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Sarah Harris

Hove

Summary

Customer-focused and highly professional service specialist with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional customer experiences across aviation, hospitality, banking, and executive support environments. Former easyJet Cabin Crew member with extensive experience ensuring passenger safety, delivering outstanding onboard service, handling medical emergencies, and resolving customer concerns in a calm and professional manner.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Executive Personal Assistant

Lightspeed Digital
05.2024 - Current
  • Providing high-level administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day operations
  • Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and arranging appointments
  • Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Organising travel arrangements and preparing detailed itineraries
  • Preparing reports, correspondence, and handling email communications
  • Supporting with personal errands and managing household admin where required
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the employer

Clean Energy Specialist

Good Energy
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Daily communication with customers
  • Complaints handling
  • Completing daily tasks
  • Replying to daily emails
  • Heading up projects and sending out daily team communication

Customer Service & Banking Specialist

Concentrix/HSBC
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Inbound customer service calls
  • Enhanced product quality to exceed customer expectations.
  • Responsible for taking payments for credit cards
  • Complaints handling
  • Disputing payment on behalf of customers
  • Making payments for customers
  • Loan applications
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.

Credit Controller

Focus Group
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for collecting unpaid debts from large companies across the UK
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth functioning of credit control processes.
  • Administration and monitoring the money received against financial ledgers
  • Account reconciliation
  • Creating and sending large invoices
  • Credit management
  • Achieving daily weekly and monthly targets
  • General admin

Account Manager – Client Service

Black Sheep Utilities
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Dealing with inbound calls for queries or complaints
  • Achieving daily set targets
  • Making outbound calls to current customer to build rapport and make sure
  • Contacting utility companies on behalf of customers and also working with companies such a British Gas to make sure the customers need are met
  • Responding to daily emails from customers and companies
  • Making sure all the teams work is completed by end of day
  • General Admin

Client Services Executive

Lighthouse Financial Advice
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Arranging telephone and face to face appointments for financial advisers
  • Making outbound calls to clients
  • Dealing with inbound calls ranging from rearranging appointments or dealing with complaints
  • Achieving highest amount of leads monthly
  • Responding to email enquiries from a range of different clients
  • Working alongside financial advisers to improve their diary
  • General customer service
  • General admin

Hospitality & Bar Service Attendant

The Palace Hotel (Australia)
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Being punctual
  • Handling large amounts of money
  • Serving food
  • Serving drinks
  • Cocktail making
  • Knowledge of wines
  • Knowledge food
  • Completing daily checks and tasks to a high standard

Receptionist

Sydney Central Backpackers (Australia)
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Handling large amounts of money
  • Answering emails, phone calls and providing information when needed
  • Working with a complex booking system
  • Booking in people via phone and email
  • Receive and sort mail/deliveries/couriers’ daily
  • Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access (monitor CCTV, walk arounds, issue badges for guests)
  • Perform all clerical receptionist duties such as faxing, filing, photocopying, collating etc.
  • Being front of house and greeting, welcoming and directing customers

Cabin Crew

easyJet
01.2013 - 01.2016


• Conducted pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight safety checks in accordance with aviation regulations and company procedures.
• Maintained extensive knowledge of safety equipment, emergency procedures, and first aid requirements.
• Responded effectively to onboard emergencies, medical incidents, and challenging customer situations while remaining calm under pressure.
• Provided clear safety demonstrations and ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout flights.
• Assisted passengers with individual needs and resolved customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Worked collaboratively within a multicultural cabin crew team to ensure smooth flight operations.
• Consistently achieved excellent performance results in annual training, safety assessments, and compliance examinations.
• Managed onboard sales and cash handling responsibilities accurately and responsibly.
• Maintained impeccable grooming standards and professional presentation at all times.

VIP Events Host & Hospitality Coordinator

The Grand Hotel, Brighton
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Performing a high standard of customer service
  • Running small events such as meetings and birthdays
  • Managing a small team to run events
  • Communicating to customers and colleagues
  • Organising and cleaning rooms to a high standard
  • Working overtime to host the events at the very best standard possible
  • Working well in a large team and making sure everyone is linked in
  • Adapted quickly to changing work schedules, maintaining productivity during peak hours.
  • Assisted guests with special dietary requests, ensuring their comfort and safety.
  • Fostered customer loyalty through attentive service and personal acknowledgements.

Education

Level 2 Diploma - Air Cabin Crew

Brighton City College
01.2012 -

GCSE's -

Blatchington Mill Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2010

Skills

KEY SKILLS

  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Passenger Safety & Security
  • First Aid & Emergency Response
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Complaint Handling
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • VIP & Premium Service
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling & Sales
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Professional Grooming Standards
  • Travel & Itinerary Coordination

REFERENCES

References are available on request.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I enjoy reading, cooking, and attending yoga and pilates classes. One of my greatest passions is planning and organising events. I frequently host parties and small gatherings for friends and family, including birthdays and anniversaries. I also take great pleasure in coordinating special occasions for colleagues and friends, and most recently, I played a key role in organising my cousin’s wedding. I’m always eager to try new classes and activities that allow me to learn new skills and stay inspired.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Personal Assistant

Lightspeed Digital
05.2024 - Current

Clean Energy Specialist

Good Energy
05.2023 - 05.2024

Customer Service & Banking Specialist

Concentrix/HSBC
01.2023 - 04.2023

Credit Controller

Focus Group
06.2020 - 08.2022

Account Manager – Client Service

Black Sheep Utilities
10.2018 - 11.2019

Client Services Executive

Lighthouse Financial Advice
12.2017 - 10.2018

Hospitality & Bar Service Attendant

The Palace Hotel (Australia)
09.2016 - 09.2017

Receptionist

Sydney Central Backpackers (Australia)
09.2016 - 05.2017

Cabin Crew

easyJet
01.2013 - 01.2016

Level 2 Diploma - Air Cabin Crew

Brighton City College
01.2012 -

VIP Events Host & Hospitality Coordinator

The Grand Hotel, Brighton
01.2010 - 01.2013

GCSE's -

Blatchington Mill Secondary School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Sarah Harris