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Overview
Work History
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Alanah Hovell

Kwinana,WA

Summary

Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic

RIO TINTO
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on heavy diesel machinery.
  • Increased company satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair services for their heavy diesel equipment.
  • Optimized engine performance with thorough inspections, adjustments, and part replacements as needed.
  • Minimized safety risks by adhering to strict safety protocols during all repair projects.
  • Streamlined workflow in the repair shop, maintaining a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient repairs.


Receptionist, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing

Worldwide Timber Traders
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Assisted in the onboarding of new employees by preparing orientation materials and providing guidance on company policies.
  • Managed conference room schedules to ensure efficient use of space for meetings and other events.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.

Sales Assistant

Supercheap Auto
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
  • Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
  • Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, sales tactics helping them integrate seamlessly into the team.
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
  • Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Offered exceptional after-sales support by following up with clients on purchases or addressing any concerns promptly.

Trade Assistant

Worldwide Timber Traders
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
  • Maximized workflow efficiency within the team, creating detailed schedules for tasks and projects across all functional areas related to trade assistance efforts.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and resolving any logistical issues that arose.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

Education

No Degree - High School

Seton Catholic College
Samson, WA
11.2021

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Continuous Learning Attitude
  • Hand tool expertise
  • Preventive maintenance procedures
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • RSA & RSG Training

Timeline

Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic

RIO TINTO
02.2024 - Current

Receptionist, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing

Worldwide Timber Traders
05.2022 - 02.2024

Sales Assistant

Supercheap Auto
12.2021 - 05.2022

Trade Assistant

Worldwide Timber Traders
10.2021 - 12.2021

No Degree - High School

Seton Catholic College
Alanah Hovell