Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Sara Abreu Dos Santos Paiva

Sara Abreu Dos Santos Paiva

West Sussex

Summary

Accomplished professional with ten years of experience in administrative and planning capacities, specializing in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strong relationship-building skills with a track record of maintaining high service standards. Recognized for effective prioritization in demanding situations and a collaborative approach to team management. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, contributing to improved customer experiences in multicultural environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer Service Executive (Contract)

Peoples Partnership
03.2025 - 11.2025
  • Delivered tailored customer service and technical support to members ensuring exceptional service throughout the members’ journey.
  • Built and maintained trust with customers, advisors, and third parties to support members, to ensure long-term engagement and retention.
  • Handled and resolved members' issues and complaints professionally, ensuring fair outcomes and minimal disruption.
  • Guided members on how to proceed to trace their pensions and seek further support.
  • Supported business retention by understanding members needs and providing clear, compliant, and alternative recommendations where appropriate.
  • Guided members on how to fill in forms and complete documentation required to proceed with their claims or gain access to their accounts.

Medical Personnel Secretary

Medserv
Haywards Heath , West Sussex
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Optimised appointment scheduling to improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Uphold rigorous compliance with health regulations while ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
  • Streamlined data entry processes, guaranteeing integrity of record keeping within company database.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through effective telephone communication.
  • Achieved high resolution rates for customer inquiries. Resolved customer inquiries with precision to improve satisfaction levels.
  • Secured confidential records, preventing unauthorised access to sensitive corporate information.
  • Optimised workload management to meet stringent deadlines.
  • Coordinated personal and professional calendars, guaranteeing timely alerts for upcoming meetings and events.
  • Managed inquiries and coordinated responses through email and telephone communications.
  • Streamlined diaries and calendars to consolidate events, appointments, and holidays for improved planning efficiency.

Veterinary Receptionist

North Downs Specialist Referrals
10.2017 - 01.2025
  • Lead operational processes for patient admission, ensuring efficient triaging and effective communication between clients and veterinary staff.
  • Successfully managed scheduling for twenty-three clinicians, resulting in a 30% increase in appointment efficiency and a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings, as measured by client feedback surveys.
  • Managed financial transactions and insurance paperwork, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Developed training programs for new staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Analysed client data and trends to forecast service demands, improving response strategies during peak periods.
  • Assisted vets in surgery as Trainee support nurse

Customer Service Agent

Post Office Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed diverse business operations, promoting financial products and services to meet customer needs and drive revenue.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of postal operations and logistics, providing a solid foundation for understanding delivery processes and strategies.
  • Enhanced communication skills through direct engagement with over 200 customers daily, facilitating effective stakeholder coordination.
  • Developed strong problem-solving abilities by resolving customer inquiries and challenges, optimizing processes and workflows.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, supporting efficient operations.
  • Committed to customer satisfaction, consistently achieving a 100% satisfaction rate through dedicated service and support.

Education

A-Levels - English, Portuguese, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Philosophy

Escola Secundaria da Calheta, Madeira, Portugal

Skills

  • Customer support expertise
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative team member
  • Policy compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Data analysis and reporting Effective communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • UK driving license

Certification

  • Certified Data Protection and Compliance
  • Customer service Excellence
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Customer Service Executive (Contract) - Peoples Partnership
03.2025 - 11.2025
Medical Personnel Secretary - Medserv
01.2025 - 02.2025
Veterinary Receptionist - North Downs Specialist Referrals
10.2017 - 01.2025
Customer Service Agent - Post Office Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2016
Escola Secundaria da Calheta - A-Levels, English, Portuguese, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Philosophy
Sara Abreu Dos Santos Paiva