Polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Experienced in resolving customer complaints within company guidelines and using own initiative. Implements customer follow-up to uphold service standards and guarantee customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customer assistant
Ventrica
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
03.2020 - 09.2024
Handled in-person, email and mailed correspondence.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
Assisted customers with product complaints, logging issues for investigation and providing replacement items.
Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
Call handler
Ipsos MORI
London
01.2020 - 03.2020
Asked clear and relevant questions to extract critical information quickly.
Connected, held and transferred telephone calls by operating switchboards and consoles.
Employed typing speed and accuracy to generate notes while speaking to callers.
Triaged calls within desired timeframes, liaising with dispatch and supporting services to provide appropriate support.
Updated company internal telephone directory regularly with accurate, up-to-date information.
Managed and escalated complaints effectively, resulting in positive customer outcomes.
Made connections for outgoing calls to facilitate prompt communications.
Demonstrated compassion, emotional resilience and respect to handle high volume of emergency calls.
Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.
Receptionist
BHF
Llandudno, Conwy
01.2017 - 06.2019
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
Managed bookings using Booker software to schedule, cancel and re-arrange [Timeframe] appointments.
Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
Handled office petty cash and maintained flawless records.
Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
Answered [Number]+ telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
Cleaner
Wales holiday home cleaners
Holyhead, Anglesey
02.2013 - 06.2015
Followed health and safety standards governing correct use of chemicals.
Kept cleaning equipment to optimal standards to reduce cleaning inefficiencies.
Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
Restocked, cleaned and sanitised bathroom spaces for optimum appearance and functionality.
Deep cleaned carpets using steam cleaner.
Communicated well with team across multiple locations.
Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
Made beds and changed sheets and pillow cases to hotel standards.
Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
Cleared dust and debris from building sites.
Restocked, refreshed and sanitised bathroom facilities.
Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
Achieved spotless results within working timeframes to meet client needs.
Bartender
Elephant Pub
St Helens, St. Helens
03.2009 - 01.2010
Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest taste.
Detected drug or excessive alcohol abuse and took appropriate action for customer safety.
Built and maintained displays of spirits, enticing guests to make purchases.
Oversaw bar recordkeeping and stocktaking for organised and profitable operations.
Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
Coordinated daily replenishment and stock resets to maintain organised, tidy bar space.
Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
Applied expertise to pour, mix and serve wide variety of drinks in line with customer's expectations.
Receptionist
St Helens Glass
St Helens, St. Helens
05.2006 - 01.2009
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.
Created agendas for meetings, prepared materials and took detailed notes.
Managed office calendar, set new appointments and assisted with arrangements.
Tracked daily activities and important metrics with spreadsheets.
Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout.
Answered [Number]+ telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
Located information and records quickly to assist with ad-hoc queries.
Screened and verified visitor IDs, maintaining security of personnel and office environment.
Apprentice hairdresser
Morgan haircare
St Helens, St. Helens
05.2003 - 08.2006
Provided regular refreshments and snacks for continued customer satisfaction.
Managed complex schedules for multiple stylists, coordinating and confirming client appointments.
Maintained spotlessly clean salon workstations and tools.
Helped salon processes run smoothly through effective appointment allocation.
Tills assistant
McDonald's
St Helens, St. Helens
05.2003 - 06.2006
Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
Handled currency payments, secured funds in register and prepared deposits at end of day.
Helped meet business needs by working extra shifts.