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Jodie MillsCurriculum Vitae – August 2015

Mobile: 07455 895 886Home Address:

Trussell House, 3 Manor Gardens, Hanging Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9FJ

[email protected]

Personal Profile:I am a highly capable and motivated person with considerable confidence and self-assurance. I am equally comfortable when following instructions/agreed processes as I am when asked to work on my own initiative. My peers describe me as enthusiastic, focussed and passionate. I’m a team-player with excellent organisational and time-management skills. I am a high achiever and have consistently performed to demanding targets, deadlines and audiences. I am an outgoing and highly persuasive communicator with well developed interpersonal skills. I’m comfortable at multi tasking and dealing with complexity and ambiguity. I keep calm under pressure.

Education & Academic Qualifications: University of Kent, Canterbury – June 2014 - BA (Hons) 2:1,

Philosophy Stowe School, Buckingham, Sept 2008 – June 2010 - “A” Levels:

English Literature (B), Drama (B), Religious Studies (B). “AS” Level: History (C)

Rye St Antony School, Oxford, Sept 2005 – June 2008 - GCSE’s: English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Drama (A), French (A), Music (B)

Work Experience

Dealer Support Manager, Chargemaster plc, November2015- Present

I am in charge of the entire dealer network, for several franchises, working closely with the sales department to ensure optimum home charge sales. I am in charge of building and maintaining hundreds of client relationships and securing partnerships, within head sectors of the electric automotive industry. I have worked my way up the company since starting there and now manage a small team of support executives.Duties:

Offering a first class service to clients and maintaining our title as market leaders through core relationships that I have built since my time at the company

Jodie Mills - CV - August 2015

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Organising meetings within head offices of automotive franchises to secure official partnership contracts

Establishing key relationships and nurturing them- strong rapport building skills Generating ultimate commercial and retail sales through frequent dealer support Attending trade shows, exhibitions and events as well as hosting several press events for

the company Event management, not only for important press launches but also company staff

events, as well as organising overnight stops Providing daily and weekly progress reports to CEO In depth CRM systems In charge of recruitment and management of new team

members who work alongside me, to help with dealer support and education (due to the success of my role within just 6 months)

Working closely with creative teams, marketing and 3rd party suppliers

Managing a portfolio of over 500 dealerships within several franchises

Extensive knowledge of an innovative and niche electronic charging market

Identifying and cultivating new prospects, working closely with CEO and group commercial director

Sales Negotiator, Taylors (part of Countrywide), Sept 2014- May 2015

I was a commission based sales negotiator for Europe’s largest estate agency group. From the very start I hit my sales targets. Top of my league from the first month I became the top agent in my town and in my region. I had the highest penetration of upsales in my region (by adding on extras such as surveys, mortgages, solicitors, lettings). I was also coached in the skills required to become an area marketing advisor (getting the stock to the market). This job enhanced my skills in terms of:

Developing plans and strategies and implementing them. Creating Sales & Marketing and Advertising & Promotions

campaigns. Negotiation and Communicating with potential buyers at all

price levels. Working effectively on my own and as a team member



Knowing what it takes to succeed (drive and passion and hard work!)

Correctly estimating the value of property

Bar Staff, University of Kent - K bar, June 2013 – July 2014I worked in the University’s liveliest bar on Campus - a heaving sports bar! I had to manage my time efficiently by maintaining a high standard of work in my studies, as well as finding the time to work 16 hours a week whilst also enjoying an active social life. The highlights of this job were:

Working long, late hours at the busiest of times and still remaining calm and efficient

Dealing confidently and in a welcoming manner with other students as well as building strong relationships with my employer/managers and fellow employees.

Adhering to correct cash handling procedures and maintaining a clean, tidy environment.

Event Staff, Student Republic, Sep 2012 - June 2014I was involved in promoting upcoming student events as well as using my own initiative to suggest new and creative ways to improve the nightlife in Canterbury and learning how to target specific audiences. I also worked as a promoter inside the club getting involved in networking as well as dealing with customers at the door.

Bar Staff, The Plough at Cadsden, Sept 2010 - Aug 2011I was a permanent member of staff at this restaurant/bar/hotel where I was enthusiastic and worked efficiently at all times despite the demanding and anti-social hours! (late nights, early mornings). The highlights of this job were:

Selling products and services at every opportunity I was a trusted key holder position Responsible for cashing up tills and placing orders for stock Training up new staff in all business processes and procedures Developing a great rapport with customers and dealing with

tricky situations in a demanding environment Trusted to work unsupervised making sure all stocks and cash

remain secure

Groom, Cadsden, Sept 2010 – July 2011



During my gap year, as well as working hard in a busy bar I also worked on a yard looking after three ex race horses as well as looking after my own horses. I was responsible for:

Exercising the horses and treating minor wounds Mucking out, feeding and cleaning tack

Other Charity work at the Ian Rennie Hospice - I worked for six

months to complete my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award. I worked as a runner for an advertising company (“Prime

Focus”) in London as part of my work experience. Silver service trained – I worked at a number of prestigious

events including Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta.

References: Academic and work references are available on request


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