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Amber Minton

Amber Minton

Ormiston,Australia

Summary

Dynamic Channel Manager, recognized for enhancing service levels through strategic call routing and quality assurance initiatives. Proven leadership in optimizing contact center operations and fostering team alignment. Expertise in contract negotiation and a customer-centric approach drives continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Channel Manager, Customer Care Centre

Hastings Deering
12.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced key service levels by implementing centralized network strategy for contact centre operations and call routing.
  • Executed phone payment system integration to reduce risk of PCI breaches through tailored training programs.
  • Received Annual Award for Enterprise Excellence for leading digital platform adoption through strategic incentive initiatives.
  • Revised branch business hours to foster employee engagement while achieving cost reductions.
  • Oversaw daily operations of contact centres across 12 branches, enhancing real-time management and workforce optimization.
  • Managed growth and performance of all contact centre platforms, aligning them with global dealership strategies.
  • Facilitated procurement processes and contract negotiations for managed services to optimize operational effectiveness.
  • Developed quality management frameworks and coaching plans to promote continuous improvement within teams.

Team Leader – Member Services

Australian Retirement Trust (Q-Super)
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Implemented processes that boosted proactive outbound call productivity, increasing member advice opportunities and financial advisor appointments.
  • Contributed to maintaining key service levels in accordance with board KPIs.
  • Led high-volume inbound and outbound teams in Member Services, ensuring accurate general advice delivery on Superannuation offerings.
  • Cultivated understanding of group and divisional strategies to align team efforts with core values and objectives.
  • Provided ongoing training, development, and coaching for RG146 compliant employees.
  • Guided team through organizational change management during merger of QSuper and Sunsuper into Australian Retirement Trust.
  • Identified continuous improvement opportunities, enhancing work practices, member experiences, and service delivery.
  • Conducted quality management evaluations to ensure staff compliance with established standards.

Enrolled Nurse, Anaesthetics

Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery and drug administration.
  • Administered drugs, assisted with surgical anesthesia, and participated in intraoperative emergency triage.
  • Ensured timely operations by managing theatre schedules and patient arrivals effectively.
  • Monitored post-operative patients to evaluate readiness for discharge or transfer to wards.
  • Updated patient records and maintained observation charts for accurate medical documentation.
  • Communicated clearly with theatre team members, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
  • Prioritized safety for patients, self, and colleagues throughout all procedures.

Business Support Manager – Business Acquisitions

RACQ
Eight Mile Plains, QLD
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Reviewed skills development program for new trainees, enhancing onboarding processes and reducing short-term attrition.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership and industrial relations teams to restructure contact center operations.
  • Managed operations of four large teams within a fast-paced statewide contact center.
  • Ensured compliance with service levels, governing policies, and financial transaction legislation.
  • Analyzed data to identify continuous improvement opportunities in business processes and staff capability.
  • Coordinated with IT to implement effective call routing strategies that met service level requirements.
  • Optimized resource management to balance service delivery with necessary training and work-life balance for frontline staff.
  • Fostered team-building activities that aligned with RACQ values and supported change management initiatives.

Team Manager - Business Acquisitions

RACQ
Eight Mile Plains, QLD
2008 - 2013

Led a team of 30, establishing clear expectations and motivating members to achieve operational goals.

  • Designed and delivered training programs to maintain consultant competency and meet performance targets.
  • Managed operations for four large teams, including skills development for new contact center staff.
  • Ensured compliance with service levels, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify improvement opportunities and developed initiatives for continuous enhancement.
  • Executed learning and development programs targeting skill gaps and aligning with key performance metrics.
  • Conducted performance analysis and reporting while managing change for upgraded systems and software.
  • Fostered collaboration through team-building activities and integrated organizational values into all training.

Education

Diploma Nursing (HLT54115) -

TAFE Queensland
12.2018

RG146 Qualification - Providing General Advice for Superannuation

Emotional Intelligence -

Australian Institute of Management

Certificate IV -

Customer Contact

Skills

  • Leadership and management
  • Call routing and optimization
  • Contract negotiation
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team alignment
  • Data analysis
  • Compliance oversight
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership development
  • Change management strategies
  • CRM expertise
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Product knowledge
  • Contact center operations
  • Workforce optimization strategies
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Agile methodologies expertise
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Performance coaching

References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

2023 Enterprise Excellence Award - Hastings Deering

Timeline

Channel Manager, Customer Care Centre

Hastings Deering
12.2022 - Current

Team Leader – Member Services

Australian Retirement Trust (Q-Super)
05.2021 - 12.2022

Enrolled Nurse, Anaesthetics

Greenslopes Private Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2022

Business Support Manager – Business Acquisitions

RACQ
01.2013 - 01.2017

Team Manager - Business Acquisitions

RACQ
2008 - 2013

Diploma Nursing (HLT54115) -

TAFE Queensland

RG146 Qualification - Providing General Advice for Superannuation

Emotional Intelligence -

Australian Institute of Management

Certificate IV -

Customer Contact
Amber Minton