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Stacey Killon

Newhaven,East Sussex

Summary

Strong administration, Customer Service and Problem Solving Skills from a wide variety of positions. I took a career break from 2010 to 2022 whilst my children were small, however during this time I continued to work part time in various customer focused roles as listed and gained skills as a mother in patience, understanding and resilience. I have Experience and Confidence in managing and building customer relationships. I am driven and enjoy making improvements to how work is done as I believe a solid foundation of efficiency is vital. I have worked directly with Leadership & teams to impact growth. I take an optimistic approach to my work and am motivated to work alone but believe that working as part of a team to learn and share experiences helps continued personal growth and development. I am a mental health first aider and like to think that I am approachable, empathetic and trustworthy to colleagues who may need support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Operations Lead - EMEA

Gems Setra
Brighton
06.2022 - Current

Reporting to Director of Sales, responsible for

  • Supervised and managed incoming lead handling to maintain timely response rates down from 24 hours to 1.5 Hours
  • Conduct market research to pinpoint business opportunities and plan prospecting strategies
  • Collaborate with Marketing team to design strategies for sustained business expansion
  • Design customised Salesforce dashboards for efficient sales performance monitoring and workload oversight
  • Implement process improvements and standardised work, enhancing team training and sales efficiency
  • KPI reporting for Sales Director as needed

Customer Support Advisor

Radius connect
Lewes
04.2016 - 02.2025
  • Delivered prompt assistance for diverse client queries through telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions, 25-30 Interactions daily
  • Managed new contract set-ups and renewals in collaboration with business account manager
  • Performed monthly reviews and recommended cost-saving tariffs for Key Account clients
  • Managed stock levels of consumables including water bottles and stationery
  • Delivered comprehensive training sessions to new team members to ensure integration

Administrator

DFS
Eastbourne
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Processed orders manually and verified completion by sales staff
  • Processed end-of-day banking, verifying cash and PDQ transactions for 100% accuracy
  • Reviewed finance applications and coordinated with creditors to ensure smooth customer transactions
  • Responded to all general enquiries via phone and email
  • Provided regular updates on order status
  • Aided colleagues with shop floor tasks during rush hours
  • Handled routine office responsibilities to ensure smooth business operations

Receptionist

Lansdowne Hotel
Eastbourne
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Managed bookings and updated bookings system
  • Managed guest check-ins and check-outs, provided assistance with stay-related queries
  • Ensured accurate cash reporting at beginning and end of shifts
  • Generated detailed reports and executed necessary actions to address key business requirements
  • Facilitated guest requests for special accommodations

Account Executive

CPI Antony Rowe
Eastbourne
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Provided outstanding customer support for key clients through calls, emails and face-to-face interactions
  • Ensured accurate processing of all customer orders
  • Coordinated project timelines through pre-press, press and manufacturing stages
  • Responded to diverse enquiries from public members and large national organisations
  • Supported sales team at trade events by addressing queries on specialised projects
  • Spearheaded establishment and management of self-publishing service for authors with a 100% conversion record from initial enquiries to order placement
  • Represented company at trade exhibitions to network with new business contacts

Inside sales executive

Gardners Books
Eastbourne
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Provided administrative assistance to Telemarketing Manager
  • Maintained communication with key customers to supply updates on new releases and POS resources
  • Provided retailers with tailored book samples aligned with their specific market needs
  • Designed and distributed newsletters detailing upcoming publications for health retailers and specialist stores
  • Liaised with CPI Antony Rowe for customers needing wholesale book print on demand services

Marketing manager

St. James Place Partnership
Eastbourne
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Enhanced brand recognition among current customers
  • Executed events targeting prospective customers to boost service interest
  • Engaged and developed opportunities with prospective clients
  • Managed sale-related administrative functions for financial products
  • Delivered strong compliance oversight to ensure industry regulations consistently followed and maintained

Education

Customer Service NVQ 3

St James Place
Eastbourne
09.2000 - 05.2001

Some College (No Degree) - GNVQ Business Advanced

Park College
Eastbourne
05.2000

GCSE -

Bishop Bell C of E School
Eastbourne, East Sussex
09.1994 - 06.1999

Skills


  • Tailored Customer Service, Customer Obsessed
  • Process Improvement and Management
  • Project coordination
  • Team Coordination and Support
  • Independent Initiative
  • Drive and Solution-Oriented Approach
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Analytical Problem-Solving


Affiliations

  • Crafting
  • Gym
  • Reading, Film and Theatre
  • Theme Parks
  • Cooking and Baking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Operations Lead - EMEA

Gems Setra
06.2022 - Current

Customer Support Advisor

Radius connect
04.2016 - 02.2025

Administrator

DFS
03.2013 - 03.2015

Receptionist

Lansdowne Hotel
02.2012 - 03.2013

Account Executive

CPI Antony Rowe
01.2005 - 01.2011

Inside sales executive

Gardners Books
01.2002 - 01.2005

Customer Service NVQ 3

St James Place
09.2000 - 05.2001

Marketing manager

St. James Place Partnership
01.2000 - 01.2002

GCSE -

Bishop Bell C of E School
09.1994 - 06.1999

Some College (No Degree) - GNVQ Business Advanced

Park College
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