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Sonia Jordan

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Experienced front-line public sector professional with extensive experience in customer enquiry handling, administrative coordination, and diary management within a large local authority environment. Proven ability to manage high volumes of telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries, maintain accurate records, and prioritise workloads in line with organisational procedures and GDPR requirements. Seeking a part-time Receptionist role where strong communication, organisation, and front-of-house support skills can be applied in a structured office environment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer / Housing Officer

Birmingham City Council
1990.01 - 2026.05
  • Act as first point of contact for residents and external agencies via telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries
  • Manage and prioritise high volumes of incoming enquiries and casework
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with GDPR and organisational policy
  • Coordinate meetings, diaries, and multi-agency appointments
  • Liaise with internal departments and external organisations including Police, Social Services, and Legal Services
  • Support senior officers with administrative preparation and case coordination
  • Work within structured processes requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and prioritisation

Clerical Support / Reception Duties

Trojan Industrial Employment Agency
1986.01 - 1990.01
  • Provided reception cover including answering telephone calls and handling visitor enquiries
  • Managed front desk duties and directed queries appropriately
  • Undertook general administrative tasks including filing, typing, and post handling
  • Supported office administration and record keeping systems

Education

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Health and Social Care

Cockshut Hill Comprehensive School
Birmingham
1981.01 - 01/1986

A-Levels - Anti-Social Behaviour

Birmingham City University
Birmingham

Skills

  • High-volume telephone and front-line enquiry handling
  • Diary management and appointment coordination
  • Administration and document control
  • GDPR-compliant handling of confidential information
  • Prioritisation of competing workloads
  • Meeting coordination and scheduling
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Thorough follow-up procedures
  • Assertiveness
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Incident reporting

Certification

Data Protection Awareness E-Learning Course - 9th May 2025

Health and Safety Awareness E-Learning Course - 9th May 2025

Safeguarding E-Learning Course - 22nd April 2024

Timeline

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer / Housing Officer

Birmingham City Council
1990.01 - 2026.05

Clerical Support / Reception Duties

Trojan Industrial Employment Agency
1986.01 - 1990.01

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Health and Social Care

Cockshut Hill Comprehensive School
1981.01 - 01/1986

A-Levels - Anti-Social Behaviour

Birmingham City University
Sonia Jordan