Highly self-motivated individual with strong track record in delivering high quality customer service, community engagement and increased sales for businesses, I am seeking my next position in a challenging and results driven company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ParentsNext Team Leader
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
02.2020 - Current
Work under the direction of the ParentsNext Manager and Coordinators to compile performance reports and implement corrective actions
Step up as Acting Coordinator as needed, assisting with operational and strategic planning in monthly leadership meetings
Foster positive team dynamics through motivation and mentorship, ensuring all staff are trained on procedures and compliance.
Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews for staff, including probation and exit interviews.
Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their potential and advance in their careers.
Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to OH&S standards and Privacy Act regulations.
Dissemination of Department information and program bulletins - Ensuring all staff are up to date with Department’s changes.
Organize and facilitate the annual ParentsNext Expo, enhancing community engagement.
ParentsNext Coach
Manage a caseload of parents
Providing support and coaching to help clients achieve personal goals.
Monitor and record participant’s progress.
Actively participated in community and stakeholder initiatives, enhancing referral pathways and support services.
Maintained accurate records in relevant databases
Facilitate focus groups and document success stories for public relations and marketing efforts.
Established strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration with Services Australia and government bodies
Ensuring the Department’s guidelines are followed and met when managing a caseload of parents
Applying the Participation Fund Guidelines, Education and employment Claims as well as Post Placement Support and Wage Subsidy Agreements.
Disability Employment Services Consultant
APM
01.2018 - 02.2020
· Creating opportunities to place people with disabilities or injuries into employment
· Encouraging and making positive changes to make better lives
· Build relationships with local organisations to grow a network of employers
Ensure candidates are job ready and help them overcome limitations
Organize workshops to assist job seekers
Help with up skilling
Assist with both vocational and non-vocational requirements
Assist with medical requirement
Assist with post placement support once a job seeker finds employment
Perform against KPIs
Complete administrative tasks daily
Ensuring all activities are appropriately recorded, documented and adheres to compliance and/or contractual requirement
Job Active Employment Consultant
Sarina Russo Job Access
12.2015 - 01.2018
Screened and shortlisted candidates for both Jobactive .
Developed job advertisements and collaborated with client companies to understand their recruitment needs.
Worked towards achieving set targets while providing post-employment support for candidates.
Maintained effective client relationships through ongoing review interviews and contact appointments.
Conducted sales calls, utilizing reverse marketing and cold calling to attract potential employers.
Delivered and facilitated group participation workshops focused on personal development for jobseekers.
Responded efficiently to internal and external customer requests and referrals, ensuring timely record management.
Negotiated employment opportunities and provided active job placement services to clients.
Identified and built strong relationships with employers for long-term success, enhancing collaboration with community organizations and government agencies.
Recruitment Consultant/Resource Coordinator
Medical Staffing Agency
08.2013 - 12.2015
Managed end-to-end recruitment nationwide for medical and non-medical positions within public and private hospitals, aged care, and community care.
Conducted stakeholder management to align recruitment efforts with client needs and expectations.
Conducted interviews and job-related skill assessments, ensuring candidates met role requirements.
Performed reference checks to validate candidate assessments and prepared employment contracts.
Senior Specialist Consultant
ORIGIN ENERGY - Gas and Electricity
12.2010 - 08.2013
Assisted customers within the embedded network, ensuring their needs were met effectively and efficiently.
Escalated customer issues and arranged site expert visits for persistent problems, facilitating timely resolutions.
Maintained accurate records of customer inquiries, tracking pending and resolved issues within the customer records management system.
Managed conflict resolution processes, addressing customer concerns with professionalism and care.
Assisted in training new staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
Made warm outbound sales calls to promote Origin's products and services, aimed at increasing and retaining the customer base.
Identified and secured sales opportunities by offering value-added services to customers.
Developed strong customer relationships through effective end-to-end management.
Home Loan Specialist
Commonwealth Bank
04.2007 - 07.2010
Managed sensitive information with a high level of privacy and accuracy while servicing new and existing Home Loan clients.
Collaborated with team members to meet sales and service targets within strict deadlines.
Conducted needs analysis, cross-selling products, and maintaining client accounts.
Liaised with internal departments to address and resolve client issues, ensuring timely follow-up and satisfaction.
Processed applications for Personal Loans, Credit Cards, and loan protection insurance, along with account opening and maintenance tasks.
Worked as a Lending Assistant, supporting Home Loan sales through effective client management and documentation.
Sales Consultant
United Customer Management Solutions
09.2003 - 04.2007
Conducted outbound calls to existing clients of ING Australia, successfully selling a variety of insurance products, including Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, and Credit Card Insurance.
Engaged in various campaigns within UCMS, including proactive sales for Telstra and participation in the Telstra National Activation Centre inbound campaign.
Developed strong rapport with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored insurance solutions.
Achieved sales targets through effective communication and relationship management, contributing to overall campaign success.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Business
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
02-2015
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
08-2007
Skills
Advanced level of Community Engagement
Leadership and Team Development
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Highly developed customer service skills
Coaching and Case management
Ability to multi-task and priorities tasks
Excellent time management
Certification
Excellence in Customer Service VET Development Centre 2024
Domestic Violence and Family Response Training DV-alert workshops 2023
Suicide Prevention North Western Melbourne PHN 2022
Servicing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Job Seekers Department of Employment Learning Centre – Australian Government 2020
Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Australia 2019
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
References
References available upon request
Timeline
ParentsNext Team Leader
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
02.2020 - Current
Disability Employment Services Consultant
APM
01.2018 - 02.2020
Job Active Employment Consultant
Sarina Russo Job Access
12.2015 - 01.2018
Recruitment Consultant/Resource Coordinator
Medical Staffing Agency
08.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Specialist Consultant
ORIGIN ENERGY - Gas and Electricity
12.2010 - 08.2013
Home Loan Specialist
Commonwealth Bank
04.2007 - 07.2010
Sales Consultant
United Customer Management Solutions
09.2003 - 04.2007
Graduate Certificate - Business
Victoria University
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Victoria University
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