I am a Team Leader with over 8 years experience of working in Customer Service for local government.
I am living in Australia with a Working Holiday Visa and intend to be in the country for at least 1 year.
As a pragmatic individual I enjoy achieving targets and providing the best outcome I can to challenges.
I am looking for new experiences personally and in my working life and believe I have many transferable skills that I can bring to the table.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Bartender
Drunken Duck
05.2024 - 08.2024
Served alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to customers in a busy local bar.
Provided good customer service by avoiding delays in serving, maintaining professional during stressful situations and ensuring customers feel welcome.
Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
During events I was required to serve food, ensure orders were taken accurately and provided in good time.
Customer Service Team Leader
Gloucestershire County Council
10.2016 - 04.2024
Providing direct line management to a busy team of Customer Service Officers working in Adult Social Care and Corporate Services.
Ensure the team effectively manage contact from the public and professionals to ensure the correct support and advice is given to all.
Carry out regular 1-1s and deliver training to the team to support their continued professional development.
Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction with timely problem resolution and effective communication.
Having a strong understanding of Adult Social Care and legislation within the Care Act 2014 to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults within the County.
Managing projects to implement change within the department and wider social care teams.
Working as part of a large team whilst also managing tasks independently with often tight deadlines.
Regularly collating data and producing performance reports that are shared with Senior Leadership teams.
Project Manager
Gloucestershire County Council
07.2021 - 07.2022
Managing a range of projects simultaneously within a complex programme.
Prioritising tasks according to urgency and resource availability.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Involvement in stakeholder management and project communication at all levels.
Independent working and ability to make decisions.
Lead on the staffing restructure for the organisation.
Created induction and training materials and provided support to managers to implement the many changes to the service.
Customer Service Officer
Gloucestershire County Council
11.2015 - 10.2016
Provided customers on a range of queries for County Council Services, most notably, Adult Social Care.
Took referrals for vulnerable adults that require an assessment for support, signposting to other agencies and providing information about social care processes.
Created and actively maintained electronic records whilst adhering to GDPR.
Kept up to date with regular changing policies and legal requirements.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Exceeded customer expectations by going the extra mile, ensuring a memorable experience that fostered brand loyalty and advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Swansea University
Wales UK
07.2015
A Levels - English Literature, History, ICT
St Peters High School
Gloucester UK
07.2010
10 GCSE's A-C - Including Maths And English
St Peters High School
Gloucester UK
07.2008
Skills
Strong Customer Service
Leadership and management
Collaboration and Teamwork
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent ICT skills and experience of using bespoke software