abbas Shafiq
@abbasshafiq
Business Management graduate skilled in customer service, claims handling, and operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a Business Management graduate with hands-on experience across customer service, claims handling, sales, and lettings. I combine academic knowledge in finance, marketing and operations with practical skills in investigation, negotiation and stakeholder communication to consistently meet and exceed KPI targets.
I have a strong track record handling motor and casualty claims, managing customer enquiries via phone and digital channels, and coordinating multi-department workflows. I am proactive, organised and motivated to contribute to a progressive company where I can apply analytical thinking and teamwork to drive efficient outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Advisor
Brook Street
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Provided telephone and digital customer support, resolving inquiries with high attention to detail and recommending process improvements to improve service delivery.
Sales Representative
HSI Automotive
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)
Acted as first point of contact for customers, managed service scheduling and administrative records, and supported inventory tracking to maintain efficient workshop operations.
Calls Handler
E.Surv
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)
Handled inbound calls and emails for property survey and valuation services, scheduled appointments, facilitated client-surveyor communication, and resolved complaints to maintain client satisfaction.
Customer Service Assistant
Spicey Bite
Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)
Managed orders and transactions, ensured accurate assembly and quality of deliveries, and oversaw daily takeaway operations including inventory and cleanliness standards.
Customer Advisor
NHS Track & Trace
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)
Contacted COVID-19 cases and contacts to provide guidance on isolation and symptom monitoring, managed cases to ensure compliance, and handled sensitive data in line with regulations.
Lettings Negotiator
Priestley Estate & Lettings
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Arranged property viewings, created and maintained listings, managed tenant enquiries and documentation, and coordinated lettings administration to support efficient property management.
Claims Handler
Direct Car Solution
Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Managed motor and damage claims end-to-end, validated policy cover, investigated fraud and credit hire cases, liaised with third parties, and met KPI targets while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bolton
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
2017 - 2020
Grade: 2:1
Activities and societies: Collaborative projects and final year project involving financial statement analysis, SWOT and quantitative methods.
Completed a BA in Business Management with a 2:1, covering finance, marketing and operations with practical application to business challenges.
Bradford College
BTEC Level 3 / A-Levels, Business
2013 - 2017
Completed BTEC Business Level 3 and A-Levels, plus five GCSEs (grades 9-4) including Business, IT, Mathematics and English.
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Software and tools used professionally
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