Looking for a role to help people and help the company grow. i get a real kick out of knowing that I helped make someone’s day brighter. As i have a wealth of customer service and communication experience, I’ve learned that going the extra mile for people often pays back double. I want to share this as wide as possible.

John Delany
@johndelany
Scheduler at Wates who coordinated engineer visits and reduced overdue jobs by 18%.
What I'm looking for
At Wates, I organised schedules for 25 engineers covering Notting Hill Genesis properties across west and south London. I helped reduce overdue jobs by 18%.
At LPC Maintenance, I organised schedules for over 20 engineers and contacted tenants to arrange visits around their availability. This work contributed to the company’s highest grossing year in its 30-year history.
At Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada, I actioned CRM and customer service tickets, helping reduce subscriber wait times by 20%. I’ve also supported client service, administration, and benefit application work at RGA International, First Nations Health Authority, and International Village Mall.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Scheduler
Wates
Oct 2024 - Jul 2026 (1 year 9 months)
Organised and arranged the schedule of 25 engineers covering Notting Hill Genesis properties across west and south London, ensuring KPIs are exceeded. Engaged with tenants to fit visits around their schedules and liaised closely with NHG Repairs Hub and sub-contractors.
Scheduler
LPC Maintenance
May 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
Organised the schedules of over 20 engineers, maximising the number of calls attending in a logical pattern. Contacted tenants to fit visits around their schedules and liaised closely with housing associations.
Client Service Associate
Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)
Actioned tasks on CRM and customer service ticketing systems to meet subscribers' needs in a timely manner, leading to a 20% reduction in subscriber wait times. Reviewed and actioned items in preparation for busy renewal periods and validated policy premiums in database systems.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
RGA International
May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)
Provided front-line customer service and administrative support, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and internal teams. Coordinated meeting schedules, room bookings, and executive calendars, and prepared client reports and documentation using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
Benefit Analyst
First Nations Health Authority
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)
Reviewed applications for COVID-19 Meal Support, leading to a 33% backlog reduction. Contacted clients to confirm details and resolve conflicting information via telephone and email, and updated protocols and maintained databases.
Administrative Assistant
International Village Mall
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)
Innovated filing system and procedures and created comprehensive training material. Prepared, proofread, and edited internal and external correspondences, coordinated vendors and maintenance workers, and maintained tenant and supplier contract information.
Engaged with and improved the customer experience, which led to a 10% rise in attendance. Responsible for large volumes of cash and pay-outs, recording and balancing accounts using Excel, and spearheaded policy changes addressing building safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Ireland, Galway
Master of Arts, Digital Culture
2018 - 2019
Master of Arts degree in Digital Culture from the National University of Ireland, Galway, completed in 2019.
National University of Ireland, Galway
Bachelor of Arts, English and History
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from the National University of Ireland, Galway, completed in 2017.
British and Irish Institute of Modern Music
Diploma, Guitar
2013 - 2014
Diploma of Guitar from the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music, completed in 2014.
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