Allan O'Connor
Science Communicator & Customer Service Professional
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About
I am a confident and personable individual who prides themself on the ability to provide top-notch customer service due to my experience in a variety of work environments.
Experience
Science Communicator - Dundee Science Centre - Dundee
(2024-02)
- Communicated complex ideas to a wide variety of people with varying learning abilities.
- Leading and curating unique and fun educational experiences for event's within the centre.
- Maintained a professional yet approachable customer service experience.
- Keeping a level-head during hectic situations.
- Continuously maintaining a rigorous standard of cleanliness in the centre
- Regularly provide guided tours of the centre to different groups.
Receptionist - Heart Space Yoga & Bodyworks - Dundee
(2024-01 - 2024-04)
- Answered customer queries, handled bookings and scheduling both in person and online (Zoom) classes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness between multiple studios.
- Facilitated transactions and refunds both online and face to face.
- Consistently provided great customer service through phone call, email and in person.
Customer Assistant - LUSH UK - Dundee
(2022-09 - 2024-01)
- Maintained comprehensive product and company knowledge.
- Provided outstanding customer experience in a fast paced environment.
- Continuously challenged myself to exceed expectations in every facet of the role.
- Communicated complex concepts in an accessible manner.
Freelance Entertainer and Events Producer - Self-employed - Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee
(2018-01)
- Managing bookings: my own and others'
- Organizing invoices and all relative correspondence
- Regularly networking with show producers and audiences
- Public speaking and object handling
- Planning reoccurring events with upwards of 100 people.
- Confidence in public speaking.
Education
BA - International Fashion Branding - Glasgow Caledonian University (2018 - 2019)
BA - English Literature and Law - Strathclyde University (2017 - 2018)
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - St. Maurice's High School (2011 - 2017)