KOURTNEY FORD
@kourtneyford
Customer support professional with 10+ years’ experience resolving complaints across chat, email, and phone—always customer-first.
What I'm looking for
I’ve worked in customer service for over 10 years, building a reputation for being reliable, trustworthy, and able to work hard under pressure. I truly enjoy helping people, and I use empathy and clear communication to create positive customer experiences.
In recent roles, I’ve assisted customers through web chat, email, and telephone, resolving complaints using channels such as Trustpilot and phone. I also used product and technical knowledge to solve problems, negotiate solutions, and build rapport that drives loyalty.
I’m equally comfortable supporting broader team goals—helping across different departments, training employees during probation, and leading our Complaints & Trustpilot team. I also bring experience beyond customer support, including student social work support and customer enquiries involving policy and government processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Associate
ZOE
Mar 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Assisted customers with queries via web chat, email, and telephone, resolving complaints through email, Trustpilot, and phone. Used product knowledge to troubleshoot issues, negotiate solutions, and built rapport to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Student Social Worker
Frontline
Jul 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Supported children and families with practical and administrative needs, including job applications and accessing further support. Managed referrals, complaints, and multi-agency enquiries via email, telephone, and face-to-face while completing a full-time placement during postgraduate study.
Customer Support Agent
HMRC
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)
Handled customer enquiries via telephony and live chat, managing referrals and complaints processes. Advised customers on relevant policies and government processes.
Customer Service Advisor
Forever 21
Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Managed and created content for company social media accounts while handling customer service enquiries and complaints. Issued refunds and returns and supported store policy training for fellow employees.
Sales Advisor
Oasis
Dec 2015 - Aug 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Operated tills and handled phone calls, order inquiries, and customer complaints. Replenished stock, assisted with display management, and advised customers on fashion products.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Social Policy (Crime, Policing & Community Justice)
2015 - 2018
Grade: 2:1
Earned a BA (Hons) in Social Policy (Crime, Policing & Community Justice), graduating with a 2:1 classification.
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Level 3 National Diploma, Business & Law
2013 - 2015
Grade: Distinction*
Completed a Level 3 National Diploma in Business & Law with a Distinction* grade.
Earls High School, Halesowen
GCSEs and BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care, Secondary education
2007 - 2012
Grade: 7 GCSEs A*-C (incl. A Eng, C Maths, B Science); BTEC Merit; Business Studies Merit
Achieved 7 GCSEs at A*-C (including A in English, C in Maths, and B in Science) and completed a BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (Merit) with Business Studies (Merit).
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