Hi, I’m Elena Minardi. I’m a bilingual Italian-English customer support professional based in Edinburgh with 15+ years of experience across global industries. I excel at building robust client relationships, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering timely, client-centric solutions in fast-paced environments, whether remote or on-site. I have partnered with teams across banking, telecommunications, technology, retail, healthcare, and logistics, leveraging CRM tools, product knowledge, and clear communication to drive satisfaction and loyalty. I thrive in global, cross-functional settings and enjoy translating needs into practical outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

Elena Minardi

Hi, I’m Elena Minardi. I’m a bilingual Italian-English customer support professional based in Edinburgh with 15+ years of experience across global industries. I excel at building robust client relationships, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering timely, client-centric solutions in fast-paced environments, whether remote or on-site. I have partnered with teams across banking, telecommunications, technology, retail, healthcare, and logistics, leveraging CRM tools, product knowledge, and clear communication to drive satisfaction and loyalty. I thrive in global, cross-functional settings and enjoy translating needs into practical outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

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Hi, I’m Elena Minardi. I’m a bilingual Italian-English customer support professional based in Edinburgh with 15+ years of experience across global industries. I excel at building robust client relationships, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering timely, client-centric solutions in fast-paced environments, whether remote or on-site.

I have partnered with teams across banking, telecommunications, technology, retail, healthcare, and logistics, leveraging CRM tools, product knowledge, and clear communication to drive satisfaction and loyalty. I thrive in global, cross-functional settings and enjoy translating needs into practical outcomes for clients and colleagues alike.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Customer Service Advisor (Italian Speaker) at Foundever
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered tailored customer support services to HSBC corporate card clients; conducted needs assessment and lead generation via outbound calls; managed day-to-day correspondence, scheduling, call logging and follow-up activities; escalated issues when required; researched corporate expenditure and MiVision usage; advised customers on best solutions; leveraged bilingual Italian-English skills to promote MiVision benefits and strengthen customer relations.
Customer Service Advisor (Italian Speaker) / Technical Service Desk Analyst at SKY
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided CRM-based customer relationship management, technical assistance, and troubleshooting for Italian-speaking users; delivered hardware/software support, installation and maintenance; ensured system performance and customer satisfaction; maintained records of interactions; educated users on system functions; traveled to client sites and performed remote support.
Client Support Officer (Shares – Financial) at Computershare
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Overnight customer service operations; end-to-end service delivery from initial needs assessment, onboarding, and finalisation to live phase; fostered customer experience and revenue growth; utilised product knowledge and consumer insights for customer-centric service delivery; drove communication, data tracking, and implementation procedures for service orders; maintained entity management application.
Customer Service Specialist / Senior IT Support at Unicard
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Led customer support processes for product issues; ensured business-focused technical service delivery; imparted product knowledge; delivered customer service; managed diagnosis and troubleshooting; provided first-line technical support; maintained customer engagement across multiple channels; documented interactions.
Medical Assistance Coordinator at AIG – Travel Guard EMEA Limited
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Coordinated medical assistance case management, claims handling, and customer support activities, including medical assistance, complaint management, documentation, cost containment, and regulatory compliance; met KPIs and SLAs; contributed to process improvements and risk mitigation; participated in training and mentoring; collaborated with global teams to improve service standards.
Field Service Coordinator at 3D Systems
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw order processing and fulfillment of incoming parts and service order requests; leveraged Oracle and Salesforce for accurate handling; led customer support, issue resolution, documentation and reporting; tracked day-to-day activities; coordinated shipments globally; maintained communication with supply chain partners.
Multilingual Medical Information Officer at ProPharma Group
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Resolved and logged technical medical inquiries; adhered to client SOPs; identified and reported adverse events; authored medical correspondence and translations; liaised with MISS; protected confidential information; delivered medical information service delivery with quality assurance and safety processes.
Customer Care Advisor (Italian & English Speaker) at ASOS
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Handled diverse customer inquiries across platforms (social media, email, live chat); delivered first-contact solutions; maintained high standards of customer care; translated incoming inquiries; achieved top QA scores as a bilingual team member.
Customer Service Advisor (Italian & English Speaker) at XEROX
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Oversaw replacement process for malfunctioning devices; provided pre-sales details; engaged with customers via calls, emails, and chat in English and Italian; utilized Salesforce and Cases; documented telephonic interactions; resolved technical issues.
Call Centre Operator – Region Lombardia at Gepin Contact
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Steered database management activities; processed healthcare information and generated reports; answered inquiries related to territory operations; crafted and recorded documents and correspondence; ensured data privacy compliance; collaborated with teams to support Lombardy health information services.

Education

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree at University of Parma (Pharmacy), Parma, IT
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

English Intensive Course
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
English Intensive Course
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services