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flippio@hotmail.com
VOLUNTARY WORK & EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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EDINBURGH CHARITY FASHION SHOW, MARKETING COORDINATOR, Edinburgh____________________________________ October-March 2003/04
A student initiative, which raised £22,500 for Maggies Cancer Caring Centres. Worked as part of a group of 15 students that coordinated the fashion show voluntarily outside our university studies.
Responsible for organising invitations, ticket pricing, advertising & sponsorship.
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LEWIS ARCHITECTS, Derbyshire & RACE COTTAM ARCHITECTS, Sheffield_____________________________________________________ July 1998
Valuable work experience in different sized offices obtaining an introduction to Computer Aided Design and draughtsmanship along with field work on the sites of a range of projects.
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ANT MARKETING, TELEPHONE SALES, Sheffield________________________________________________ August 2005, April 2003 & June-August 2002
Gave me a depth of experience in professional telephone conversation techniques, speaking directly with Senior Executives from a range of companies in FTSE 100 down to small businesses or the public to promote and arrange sales appointments with them.
Involved working in teams of 10-15 people where I exceeded or met daily targets of around 0.9 sales/hr with a conversion rate of above 10% on behalf of a range of clients. I was the top salesperson across all similar campaign teams many times.
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THE CLAPHAM PROPERTY COMPANY LTD, London_________________________________________________________________ June-August 2004
Maintenance of 10 large rented houses learning practical skills in wiring, grouting, floorboard laying, exterior waterproofing, interior decoration, tree surgery and included working up high scaffolding. It required much problem solving and helped improve the standard of houses dramatically.
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MARGIOTTA LTD, CONVENIENCE STORE SUPERVISING MANAGER, Edinburgh_____________________________________ December-April 2003/04
Managed a brand new, smart deli/convenience store in the evenings. This involved the organisation of the shop floor and its employees, dealing with a large store float and takings, ordering and receiving stock, training of new employees and closing up.
I instilled a high standard of shop service which was reflected in its opening period success when takings improved by more than 100%.
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CAVENDISH & DIVA NIGHTCLUB, MARKETING STAFF, Edinburgh_______________________________________________ September-March 2002/03
Worked in an enthusiastic team visiting companies to organise office parties and marketing various club nights and events to different types of clientele in a highly competitive market.
Ensured the success of the newly reopened nightclub which required us to market a new and exciting image for its future.
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DIXON STORES GROUP RETAIL LTD, CUSTOMER SERVICES ADVISOR, Sheffield ________________________________________ January-June 2001
Worked in a large team where I dealt with high levels of incoming telephone calls, helping customers who wanted quick and decisive answers about queries and complaints.
Included 4 weeks intensive customer services training.
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NORWICH UNION HEALTHCARE, TELEPHONE SALES, Sheffield_________________________________________________ December/January 2000/01
Experience in telesales convincing Senior Executives and home owners to join the Healthcare Plan.
Soon into the employment I was hitting the required targets of 8 sales per day.
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HAZELWOOD FOODS (GREENCORE GROUP), SUPERVISOR, Sheffield______________________________________________ August/September 2000
Responsible for employees shift organisation on behalf of my agency, Spring Personnel, and worked on the food production lines which supply for leading brands and supermarkets.
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DISCOVERY MARKETING LTD, DIRECT SALESMAN, Sheffield__________________________________________________________ July/August 2000
Sales of merchandise to shopkeepers and staff. I learnt direct American style techniques in sales.
It was a demanding and challenging position relying on self motivation to achieve my daily goals. My successes with daily targets in a highly competitive office lead to a promotion to Trainee Manager, responsible for recruitment & training of new salespeople.
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GROSVENOR HOUSE HOTEL, SILVER SERVICE WAITER, Sheffield_______________________________________________ November/December 1998
Worked in large team of waiters and waitresses serving large numbers of guests at festive banquets.