Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Roles And Responsibilities
Timeline
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Lorraine Abbey

Lorraine Abbey

Summary

A professional with a proven history of team building, customer service, a strong work ethic, excellent organisation skills, dedicated to maintaining high level standards within the company with the ability to blend easily into any environment. I am currently upskilling and studying QQI Level 5 Business Administration in Payroll, Communications, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Desktop Publisher, Bookkeeping, Business Administration and Personal & Professional Development. I am Looking to join an organisation that will make best use of my talents and skills and allow to develop them further.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chairperson

Hartstown Sports & Leisure Community Centre
06.2019 - Current
  • Management of day to day running of the Community Centre
  • Funding Applications
  • Fundraising Events
  • Liaising/negotiations with Fingal Co
  • Council & The Archdiocese
  • Communications with the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister’s, Councillor’s & T.D.’s to prevent the closure of the community centre
  • Planning of major refurbishment with planning & architectural department

Front of House Receptionist/Administrative Officer

Dunboyne Nursing Home
Co. Meath, Ireland
02.2023 - 08.2025
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Engaged with families to provide updates and resolve concerns.
  • Adhered to GDPR guidelines while keeping accurate residents' records.

Client Servicer Manager

OIC Cleaners Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.
  • Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.
  • Established effective communication channels between clients and other departments within the organization.
  • Managed the recruitment process for new hires in the Client Service department.
  • Implemented quality assurance programs designed to improve overall customer experience.
  • Developed and managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff members on the company's policies and procedures related to client service management.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Receptionist, Industrial Planner

OIC Cleaners Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
  • Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered large number of calls and emails daily.
  • Sorted invoices for accounting department by date stamping and filing by vendor code.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Maintained security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and issuing visitor badges.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing orientation information and support.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Supported accurate financial recordkeeping by closely checking bills and approving payments.
  • Provided HR administrative assistance to management team.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Office/Warehouse Administration

Norbert Dentressangle
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Answered incoming telephone calls and responded to customer enquiries promptly and courteously.
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
  • Liaised with internal teams and external customers to facilitate smooth communication and handle requests.
  • Followed up with customer accounts to resolve unpaid or past due accounts.
  • Monitored stock levels within the office environment, placing orders when necessary.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, from posting job ads to organizing interviews and onboarding new hires.
  • Tracked shipments using various shipping software programs.
  • Provided support for inventory audits as needed.
  • Scheduled deliveries of goods from suppliers to customers according to established procedures.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow within the warehouse environment.

Chairperson

Ballyjamesduff Youth Club
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • One of the Founder members of Ballyjamesduff Youth Club
  • Manage weekly running of the youth club, Funding Applications, Fundraising Events, Training, Health & Safety, Liaising with Cavan Coco
  • & Politicians

DHL Excel Supply Chain (Lucent Technologies)
01.2002 - 01.2006

Receiving/Shipping Administrator

  • Managed all aspects of warehouse operations.
  • Ensured punctual and organized movement of goods through meticulous planning.
  • Coordinated with internal and external vendors.
  • Processed orders for United States clientele.
  • Delivered orders promptly ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Established strong client relationships across multiple time zones.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to achieve common goals.

Motorola B.V
01.1991 - 01.2001

Supervisor/Production Operator

Supervised daily performance and task execution across a workforce of 25 personnel.

  • Determined key targets to enhance productivity.
  • Identifying training.
  • Personnel administration.
  • Elevated levels of client contentment significantly.

Education

Professional Commercial training in Floristry - Modules 1, 2 & 3

01.2023

Reiki Healing Level 1, 2 & 3 (master’s) -

01.2022

Fetec level 5 in Reception & Administration -

Midas
Cavan
01.2012

Spreadsheets, Communications, Payroll Word Processing

Riversdale Adult Education Centre

Skills

  • Adhering to company policies
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Flexible attitude
  • Excellent administration skills
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Valid Full Clean B Licence
  • Agenda setting
  • Recruiting
  • Cross-cultural design
  • Motivational skills
  • Diversity Awareness

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reiki Healing & Holistic therapy developed to promote self-awareness and wellbeing
  • Floristry & Gardening as I like to spend time outdoors in nature

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Manage Health & Safety
  • Management of Client accounts onsite across & liaise with suppliers
  • Leinster, scheduling industrial jobs
  • Setting up new business
  • Staff Management
  • Management of Reception
  • Provide administrative support to staff, ensuring operations run efficiently
  • Monitor personnel file, manage training matrix
  • Complete daily Reports
  • Sales Order Processor / Order Management Rep
  • Co-Ordinating USA orders
  • Role: Receiving/Shipping Administrator
  • Warehouse administration
  • Co-Ordination of transport
  • Liaising with internal/external vendors
  • Role Manufacturing Supervisor/ Production Operator
  • Managing a team of 25 personnel on a cellular manufacturing line
  • Production targets
  • Identifying training
  • Personnel administration
  • Total Customer Satisfaction Project

Timeline

Front of House Receptionist/Administrative Officer

Dunboyne Nursing Home
02.2023 - 08.2025

Chairperson

Hartstown Sports & Leisure Community Centre
06.2019 - Current

Client Servicer Manager

OIC Cleaners Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2019

Receptionist, Industrial Planner

OIC Cleaners Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016

Office/Warehouse Administration

Norbert Dentressangle
01.2013 - 01.2014

Chairperson

Ballyjamesduff Youth Club
01.2007 - 01.2011

DHL Excel Supply Chain (Lucent Technologies)
01.2002 - 01.2006

Motorola B.V
01.1991 - 01.2001

Professional Commercial training in Floristry - Modules 1, 2 & 3

Reiki Healing Level 1, 2 & 3 (master’s) -

Fetec level 5 in Reception & Administration -

Midas

Spreadsheets, Communications, Payroll Word Processing

Riversdale Adult Education Centre
Lorraine Abbey