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Sharon Fortune

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

Knowledgeable about customer service and relationship management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with focus on client satisfaction. Ready to use and develop negotiation, organisational, and interpersonal skills in customer service and team building.

Motivated with 18 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Passionate about excellent customer service with experience in working to deadlines and maintaining accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Case review agent

Department for Work and Pensions
Derby, East midlands
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintained high professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
  • Established open communication to enhance customer trust and address enquiries effectively.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines throughout transactions, minimising legal compliance risks.
  • Utilised interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service both internally and externally.
  • Fulfilled client requests promptly to sustain high satisfaction levels.


Decision Maker

Department for work and pensions
Derby, East Midlands
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Participated in business meetings resulting in strategic decision making.
  • Prepared meeting agendas to facilitate productive discussions and decision-making.
  • Handled high-pressure situations well, made sound decisions utilising all evidence, legislation and guidance available.
  • Took fully informed decisions by continuously collaborating with the customer, Jobcentre and outside stakeholders.
  • Judged accurate and timely decisions based on knowledge of rules and procedures.


Work Coach

Department for work and pensions
Derby, East Midlands
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Established strong relationships with local businesses, ensuring a consistent pool of vacancies for clients.
  • Conducted workshops to enhance job seekers' skills.
  • Promoted positive attitudes towards work search activities among unemployed individuals through regular group discussions.
  • Addressed issues related to unemployment by offering practical solutions.
  • Assisted jobseekers for successful employment opportunities.
  • Increased employability with tailored coaching sessions.
  • Provided ongoing support, leading to sustained employment retention.
  • Evaluated clients' backgrounds, resulting in suitable job placements.
  • Identified barriers to employment and designed strategies for overcoming them, increasing chances of securing jobs.
  • Liaised with educational institutions for provision of vocational courses to increase clients' skillsets.
  • Advised on CV writing techniques and interview strategies leading to increased success rates for job applications.
  • Referred individuals to external learning and support providers for improved growth.
  • Built strong professional relationships, maximising engagement with coaching schemes.

  • Built positive relationships with recruiters to source external job candidates.

Case Manager

Department for Work and Pensions
Derby, East Midlands
06.2008 - 09.2020
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours,
  • weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Lithographer

Royal Crown Derby pottery
Derby, East Midlands
06.1989 - 06.2008
  • Ensured accurate image reproduction by maintaining proper alignment of printing plates.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to execute optimal designs on diverse materials.
  • Supervised junior staff to uphold consistent quality across all projects.
  • Conducted routine checks on printing equipment to guarantee uninterrupted operations.
  • Decorated Fine Bone China to a high standard.

Arrived punctually to maintain workflow efficiency.


Education

GCSEs - Maths: English Language: English literature: Biology: History: Needlework

Parkfields Secondary Comprehensive
09.1983 - 05.1989

Skills

Level 2 Leadership course: Passed

Affiliations

  • I enjoy true crime novels and documentaries, particularly those that are unsolved.
  • Fitness, walking and lifting weights

Certification

Level 2 Team Leading

Timeline

Case review agent

Department for Work and Pensions
12.2023 - Current

Decision Maker

Department for work and pensions
01.2023 - 12.2023

Work Coach

Department for work and pensions
09.2020 - 01.2023

Case Manager

Department for Work and Pensions
06.2008 - 09.2020

Lithographer

Royal Crown Derby pottery
06.1989 - 06.2008

GCSEs - Maths: English Language: English literature: Biology: History: Needlework

Parkfields Secondary Comprehensive
09.1983 - 05.1989
Sharon Fortune