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STEPHANIE AGHA

STEPHANIE AGHA

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Resourceful and motivated graduate with hands-on experience in sales support, legal advisory, and client-facing roles across both corporate and academic environments. Proven ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Skilled in legal research, administrative coordination, and cross-functional teamwork. Known for a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative approach to solving problems and delivering results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior Sales Support Specialist

Stingray Digital International Ltd
Hammersmith, United Kingdom
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed product knowledge for effective customer service.
  • Provided administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales documents, proposals, and presentations.
  • Coordinated with the sales managers and deployment teams on new products and service terminations.
  • Ensured the timely delivery of products and services through cross-department collaboration.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Tracked sales performances and created reports on findings.
  • Researched new markets and potential clients, supporting and carrying out lead generation.
  • Identified relevant trade shows to target emerging verticals and opportunities.
  • Stayed updated on product development and communicated insights to the sales team.
  • Collaborated with the marketing department for promotional campaigns.
  • Joined marketing meetings to gain insight on the inner workings of the marketing team.

Student Ambassador

University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Utilising customer service skills to provide prospective students and their parents with tours of the university's accommodations.
  • Greeted and welcomed tour groups upon their arrival at designated start points.
  • Acquired and provided comprehensive knowledge of the university's accommodations.
  • Utilised customer service skills to create a comfortable atmosphere which encouraged prospective students and parents to ask questions during the tours.
  • Utilised sales skills to pitch the university's accommodations in a professional manner.

Volunteer Legal Advisor

University of Essex Law Clinic
Colchester, United Kingdom
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Worked on real-life cases and delivered free legal advice to vulnerable clients under professional supervision. These cases included, but were not limited to, housing, immigration and family law.
  • Created a welcoming and calm environment for clients thereby building a trusting, professional client relationship leading to clients opening up about their legal situation.
  • Drafted legal advice letters with thoroughly researched and relevant advice within set deadlines.
  • Used Microsoft Word and Zoom for remote client meetings and casework.
  • Served as team secretary, taking meeting minutes and supporting team coordination.
  • Adhered to strict, non-negotiable deadlines, in a timely fashion, keeping clients informed regularly.
  • Co-led the LGBTQ+ Rights Project, acting as a link between the academic leaders and project members.
  • Interviewed guests for the LGBTQ+ Rights podcast.

Student Engagement Ambassador

University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Boosted student engagement and promoted events by creating content for the law school's social media channels (TikTok, Instagram).
  • Organised law school events, handling logistics such as venues, catering and communication. Some examples of events are: the staff Christmas party, the postgraduate cultural pizza party and the Undergraduate Social mixer.
  • Developed confidence communicating with lecturers and team leads while assisting with placing orders for lecturers' business cards, booking transportation and hotel rooms for visiting lecturers.
  • Served as a virtual host during hybrid meetings, relaying student questions to the speakers.
  • Authored student blog posts and contributed to the Law School newsletter.
  • Carried out administrative tasks, such as booking transportation and accommodation for guest speakers at the Law School, and assisting lecturers with placing orders for items such as business cards.
  • Liaised with the accounts team to ensure that event costs remained within the allocated budget.

Volunteer Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
Dorking, United Kingdom
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Interacted with customers on the shop floor and addressed questions, complaints and issues.
  • Ensured that the shop was clean, shelves were stocked, and stock was rotated effectively while unpacking and arranging stock into styles and sizes.
  • Aided in the sorting of donated items in order to find items suitable for the shop floor.
  • Handled the tagging and steaming of clothes to be displayed on shop floor.
  • Arranged merchandise and ensured attractive displays and dressed mannequins in ways that visually appealed to customers.
  • Liaised with a diverse range of customers and assisted customers in finding accurate sizes, styles and colours for clothing and merchandise.

Education

LLB - Law

University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
10/2021 - 07/2024

Skills

Interpersonal & Communication

  • Team collaboration and confident communicator
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Strong writing and active listening skills


Research & Analysis

  • Legal research and market analysis
  • Logical reasoning and critical thinking
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex information


Technical Proficiency

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Zoom
  • Social media content creation (TikTok, Instagram, X)


Timeline

Junior Sales Support Specialist

Stingray Digital International Ltd
10.2024 - 01.2025

Student Ambassador

University of Essex
10.2023 - 07.2024

Student Engagement Ambassador

University of Essex
01.2023 - 04.2023

Volunteer Legal Advisor

University of Essex Law Clinic
10.2021 - 01.2024

Volunteer Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
06.2019 - 07.2020

LLB - Law

University of Essex
10/2021 - 07/2024
STEPHANIE AGHA