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Sophie Quenby

Chorley,Lancashire

Summary

I have had a successful 15 year career at Places for People with four consecutive promotions.

I am accomplished in delivering above-expected results and ambitious to affect change and bring results in a new environment. I am a collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with wider teams to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. I have documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Consortium Services

Places for People
Preston
11.2022 - Current

Following on from the successful delivery of business growth over four years I was promoted to a Senior Management position. I am now responsible for:

  • Upskilling and re-skilling dynamic teams through strategic training, individual performance reviews and annual appraisals.
  • Improving processes through updated technologies.
  • Maintaining and developing key stakeholder relationships
  • Driving strategies to meet rapid changing business requirements.
  • Creating and implementing short-, medium- and long-term initiatives.


Operations Manager

Places for People
Preston
04.2018 - 11.2022

Due to the successful growth of Procurement Hub, I was promoted to overall management of Procurement Hub working with the Director of Procurement. I,

  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
  • Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Strategically managed cross functional teams, maintaining high-performing business operations.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Worked constructively with sales team generating new business opportunities and supporting company growth.
  • Analysed operations data with internal teams to identify process gaps and successfully implement change.

Client Account Executive

Places for People
Preston
07.2016 - 04.2018

In this role I

  • Successfully implemented Salesforce and trained all current and new colleagues
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with wider teams to develop marketing strategies.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Demonstrated services and product value and features to potential clients.
  • Leveraged strong working knowledge of products and systems within the public sector

Procurement Assistant

Places for People
Preston
10.2014 - 07.2016

In this role I was the first point of contact and I

  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Created and submitted monthly and quarterly progress reports to management.
  • Communicated with clients to gauge satisfaction of services and meet needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to obtain information, announcements and developments.
  • Addressed enquiries through phone and email and directed to designated departments.

Education

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Chartered Management Institute

Bachelor of Science - Human Behavioural Sciences

University of Liverpool

Skills

  • Staff induction and development
  • Motivational leadership
  • Strong decision making
  • Cross-functional management
  • Internal and external stakeholder management
  • Business development and planning
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Head of Consortium Services

Places for People
11.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

Places for People
04.2018 - 11.2022

Client Account Executive

Places for People
07.2016 - 04.2018

Procurement Assistant

Places for People
10.2014 - 07.2016

Level 5 Leadership and Management

Chartered Management Institute

Bachelor of Science - Human Behavioural Sciences

University of Liverpool
Sophie Quenby