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Sophie Jackson

Worcester

Summary

I am an extremely hard-working and driven individual who adapts well to new environments and am able to talk to people from all walks of life.

Due to the different jobs I've had I feel I am able to apply knowledge from my different roles to other jobs and find it easy picking up on new practices, I'm a fast learner and always looking to expand my capabilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administrator

St John's Window Centre
Worcester, Worcestershire
07.2023 - Current
  • Administer daily operational activities, such as handling phone calls, addressing emails, resolving client queries and maintaining high standards of customer service.
  • Oversee and manage filing system.
  • Organise appointments and maintain diary updates during staff absences.
  • Generating invoices.
  • Facilitate smooth and efficient daily office operations.
  • Coordinate efforts with team members, specifically surveyors and fitters.

Key holder

Toolstation
Worcester, Worcestershire
10.2022 - 07.2023

As low-level management I was responsible for overseeing the running of the store when other members of management were away, this included opening/closing the store, following health and safety protocol, being part of webinars, sorting deliveries, stock reports, banking, and handling cash/card payments, as well as generally providing a high level of customer service and helping customers as much as possible to find the products they needed.

Receptionist

Blushes Hair & Beauty
Worcester, Worcestershire
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • General reception tasks such as handling phone inquiries, organising appointments, coordinating diary schedules, ensuring high-quality customer service.
  • Cash management and banking operations.

Store assistant

Screwfix
Evesham, Worcestershire
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Processed transactions swiftly to reduce customer waiting time.
  • Improved product availability by effectively restocking shelves.
  • Carried out price checks accurately for correct billing at the till point.
  • Arranged displays attractively, driving impulse purchases.

Store assistant

SPAR
Evesham, Worcestershire
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted customers, resulting in a positive shopping experience.
  • Ensured products' freshness by regularly checking and removing expired items.
  • Oversaw handling of post and monetary transactions, including electric meter top-ups, within store environment.

Apprentice Receptionist/Administrator

Baldwins Accountants
Evesham, Worcestershire
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Responding to phone calls, scheduling appointments and maintaining a professional yet approachable manner with clients.
  • Managing directors personal diaries and organising staff meetings.
  • Dealing with emails.
  • Submitting Company Secretarial Forms.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Heart of Worcestershire College
Worcester, Worcestershire
05.2017 - 11.2018

GCSEs -

Prince Henry's High School
Evesham, Worcestershire
09.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Excellent written/verbal communication
  • Good phone etiquette
  • Effective under pressure
  • Fast-paced adaptability
  • Good communication
  • Advanced typing speed
  • Record-keeping

Affiliations

  • Running, Music, Museums

Timeline

Administrator

St John's Window Centre
07.2023 - Current

Key holder

Toolstation
10.2022 - 07.2023

Receptionist

Blushes Hair & Beauty
11.2021 - 07.2022

Store assistant

Screwfix
12.2019 - 01.2021

Store assistant

SPAR
12.2018 - 12.2019

Apprentice Receptionist/Administrator

Baldwins Accountants
05.2017 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration

Heart of Worcestershire College
05.2017 - 11.2018

GCSEs -

Prince Henry's High School
09.2013 - 05.2017
Sophie Jackson