Kate Locke
@katelocke
Customer Service & retention advisor with regulated-environment experience, empathy-led triage, and KPI-focused resolution.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Psychology graduate who brings deep behavioural insight to customer service, telephone support, and administration work in fast-paced, regulated environments. I’m known for calm, professional communication and strong enquiry resolution at first contact.
In my customer-facing roles, I handle high volumes of inbound enquiries and drive measurable outcomes by de-escalating conflict, resolving concerns efficiently, and protecting revenue. I apply needs assessment, objection handling, and tailored solutions while working to strict KPIs and performance targets.
I also support operations through careful systems navigation and compliance. I’ve managed CRM updates, accurate data entry, database maintenance, and documentation—while following GDPR, confidentiality rules, and relevant industry and organisational protocols, including NHS guidelines and court procedures.
Beyond service and administration, I bring structured analysis and organisation to my work—combining qualitative/quantitative interpretation, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning. I’m comfortable coordinating tasks, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with teams, and I’m ready to apply my skills to roles that value compliance, empathy, and consistent delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Assistant
The Body Shop
Sep 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 6 months)
Managed high-volume point-of-sale systems, stock tracking, and inventory records while delivering personalised customer advice. Drove sales through upselling, handled objections, and met targets for transaction value, items per transaction, and efficiency.
Health Advisor
DHU 111
May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)
Delivered fast, compassionate telephone triage under strict time constraints, communicating clearly with customers in urgent or distressing situations. Used specialist systems to document interactions and maintained compliance with NHS protocols and GDPR data protection rules.
Handled large volumes of inbound telephone enquiries, resolving concerns to protect subscription revenue. Navigated Salesforce CRM and internal systems to log details and update live records, consistently exceeding KPIs for service quality, churn reduction, and efficiency.
Government Administrator
Derby Magistrates Court (Brook Street)
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Processed and archived sensitive legal documentation with precision and maintained accurate court filing systems and databases. Communicated with stakeholders to resolve queries while adhering to strict confidentiality and regulatory procedures.
Night Receptionist & F&B Assistant at Penta Hotels.
Photographer & Marketing Assistant
Invoke Jewellery
Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)
Photographer & Marketing Assistant at Invoke Jewellery.
Sales Executive
Stonegate Group Bars
May 2022 - Jun 2022 (1 month)
Sales Executive at Stonegate Group Bars.
Bartender / Front of House
Revolution Bars Group
May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Provided fast, friendly front-of-house service to large numbers of customers under pressure. Recommended premium products and upgrades to increase revenue while resolving questions and concerns professionally.
Transcriber
University of Derby
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Completed transcription work for the University of Derby, producing accurate, well-formatted outputs. Delivered work independently to support assigned tasks.
Charity Fundraiser
Women’s Aid
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 (1 month)
Charity Fundraiser at Women’s Aid.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychology
2017 - 2021
Completed a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, covering behavioural analysis, communication dynamics, and research methods.
Phoenix Collegiate Sixth Form
A-Levels, A-Levels
2015 - 2017
Completed A-Levels at Phoenix Collegiate Sixth Form.
Phoenix Collegiate High School
GCSEs (A-C), GCSEs
2010 - 2015
Completed GCSEs (A-C) at Phoenix Collegiate High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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