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HANNAH CHARLES

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in customer service and financial management. Skilled in resolving complex issues while maintaining strong client relationships. Recognized for delivering tailored solutions and achieving operational goals, demonstrating both analytical prowess and empathetic communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Universal Stores
11.2023 - Current
  • Support the Store Manager to achieve store targets.
  • End of day figures/emails.
  • Store key holder
  • Running hours / doing hourly budget updates
  • Reconciling tills and banking
  • Provide superior customer service.
  • Serve multiple customers at one time.
  • Maintain a prominent level of shop floor awareness while taking on other tasks.
  • Build a rapport with all customers, listening to their requirements and making appropriate fashion recommendations.

Receptionist

Abacus Auction House
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: (Melbourne)
  • Handling enquiries from clients in person, telephone, mail & email
  • Directing visitors, phone calls, emails & mail to the appropriate member of staff
  • Making, planning & communicating client appointments, managing staff diaries & schedules
  • Maintaining client contact data base & document management system.
  • Providing general office administrative support to staff & contributing proactively to a range of other tasks
  • Ensuring optimal customer service experience & procedures
  • Assisting in organising auctions
  • (Melbourne)

External Services Consultant

Cabot Financial
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Maintaining relationships with external parties
  • Processing incoming data feeds and reports
  • Analyse and reconcile account data.
  • Answering telephone calls and responding to emails within SLA
  • Assisting with projects where required
  • Managing bankrupt, IVA, and deceased accounts

Litigation Customer Consultant

Mortimer Clarke Solicitors
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • 100% telephone-based job.
  • Dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis via telephone
  • Gaining an understanding of their finances and situation
  • Coming to a suitable outcome with customers
  • Showing empathy when dealing with sensitive circumstances of some customers
  • Rapport building with customers.

Litigation Administrator

Mortimer Clarke Solicitors
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Open and sort all incoming and outgoing post daily.
  • Collect DX post daily.
  • Process all returned mail.
  • Ensure all dispatched post is sent and recorded daily.
  • Ensure all printing and scanning is updated onto the system accurately.
  • Deal with incoming cheques and cash from customers and deposit in bank.

Education

A level - Textiles and graphics

Worthing College
Worthing, United Kingdom
01-2018

BTEC - Art and Design

Worthing College
Worthing, United Kingdom
01-2018

GCSE - Math's, English, Science

Davison CE High School
Worthing, United Kingdom
06-2016

Skills

Customer Service & Communication

Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences across retail and office environments

Confident and empathetic communicator with strong telephone and in-person communication skills Skilled at understanding customer needs and providing tailored recommendations and solutions

Administration & Organisation

Experienced in managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining client databases

Proficient in document management, mail handling, and general office administration

Accustomed to multitasking and managing competing priorities efficiently

Leadership & Responsibility

Trusted as a keyholder and responsible for daily store closing, banking, and till reconciliation

Supported management in achieving store targets and operational goals

Trained in leading by example through reliability, professionalism, and initiative

Problem Solving & Adaptability

Adept at identifying and resolving customer and operational issues quickly and effectively

Thrives in fast-paced environments and adjusts seamlessly to new systems, teams, and industries

Experienced in data analysis, account reconciliation, and financial documentation

Financial Management:

  • Accurately reconciled daily cash, till balances and bank deposits to ensure financial transparency and compliance
  • Monitored and reported daily sales and expenditure figures to support management decision making
  • Assisted with day-to-day reporting, budget tracking, and financial documentation
  • Maintained accurate financial records, invoices, and transaction reports with strong attention to details
  • Supported management in achieving financial targets through effective cost control and operational efficiency

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Universal Stores
11.2023 - Current

Receptionist

Abacus Auction House
07.2023 - 10.2023

External Services Consultant

Cabot Financial
03.2021 - 06.2023

Litigation Customer Consultant

Mortimer Clarke Solicitors
08.2019 - 10.2020

Litigation Administrator

Mortimer Clarke Solicitors
03.2017 - 08.2019

A level - Textiles and graphics

Worthing College

BTEC - Art and Design

Worthing College

GCSE - Math's, English, Science

Davison CE High School
HANNAH CHARLES