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Stef O

@stefo

Customer-focused manager blending military leadership, critical-care precision, and technical liaison expertise.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote Customer Care/Customer Success role where I can combine technical liaison, CRM ownership, training, and leadership to improve client outcomes and operational workflows.

I am a customer-focused professional with 13 years of British Army service and 7 years of critical care healthcare experience, combining leadership, technical operations, and client-facing support.

I have led signals and communications teams, managed secure radio and IT systems, and translated technical requirements between developers and non-technical stakeholders. As a healthcare professional I delivered high-stakes care while maintaining detailed records and multidisciplinary coordination.

In freelance and project roles I built full-stack booking and communication systems, managed CRM and knowledge bases, and provided client support and training. I seek to apply my problem-solving, training, and technical liaison skills in a Customer Care Manager role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FW
Current

Customer Care Manager

Freelance / Project Work

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Built and managed full-stack booking, scheduling, and communication systems for international clients, improved client support workflows, and created user knowledge bases to reduce repeat inquiries. Coordinated video calls and delivered follow-up technical support to enhance customer satisfaction.

NP

Critical Care Professional

NHS & Private

Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)

Delivered critical care services balancing technical precision with empathy, managed patient records and multidisciplinary communication, and maintained high attention to detail in high-stakes environments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

Unknown (TechVets / Skillsoft)

CompTIA Security+ (in progress), Information Security

Undertaking CompTIA Security+ training as part of a Security & IT training path.

UT

Unknown (Apprenticeship - Telecommunications)

Apprenticeship (Telecommunications), Telecommunications

2010 -

Completed a telecommunications apprenticeship providing practical technical training in telecoms systems.

Birmingham City University logoBU

Birmingham City University

Diploma of Higher Education, Operating Department Practice

Completed a Diploma of Higher Education in Operating Department Practice, graduating in 2017.

The Open University logoTU

The Open University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences through The Open University.

UC

Unknown (CPCAB)

CPCAB counselling training, Counselling

Completed CPCAB counselling training (qualification in counselling skills/practice).

UL

Unknown (BTEC Level 2)

BTEC Level 2, Information Communications Technology

2009 -

Achieved BTEC Level 2 in Information Communications Technology.

UP

Unknown (Communications Advanced Practitioner)

Communications Advanced Practitioner, Communications

2009 -

Completed Communications Advanced Practitioner training to develop advanced communications and practitioner skills.

EC

ECDL

ECDL Complete, Computer Literacy

2002 -

Completed the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) certification in 2002.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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