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Andrew Saavedra

Caroline Springs,Vic

Summary

Easy going person with a high value of helping people as well as keeping on task at hand and being a team player, Reliable and efficient worker, friendly and approachable person, who helps out when and where ever and whomever when needed. Has many years experience in CSR not only over the phone but also face to face and one on one. Eger to learn new roles and responsibilities of the job and further my chances or growing in the industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Rangitikei College
Marton, New Zealand
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Working at Rangitikei College was based on casual call covering for a teacher who was in charge of Alternative Education
  • However, it is becoming more regular as each term presents itself
  • Mid way through 2022 l was offered a fixed term position
  • Supervising students and helping them with Literacy and Numeracy
  • Ensuring set routines are upheld and assist students with understanding the work set up for them to complete
  • Assisting with students needs with their health and well-being
  • Soul charge of student with disabilities, supervising wellbeing, reading and learning
  • Help with a wheelbound student who needed to be helped on to a hoist so he could use facilities
  • Helping students with difficulties of learning and understanding the work before them and simplifying the task at hand so they could understand the outcome.
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.

BP Connect/WildBean Cafe

Whanganui
New Zealand
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • During my time at BP Connect l worked in the following area
  • Til - Cash handling and Eftpos Cafe making coffee and baking food and preparing ambient food
  • Monitored and restocked convenience store items, including food, beverages, and automotive products.
  • Assisted customers with fuel pumps and provided guidance on fuel types.
  • Monitored surveillance equipment to prevent theft and ensure the safety of the premises.
  • Stocking Shelves in the Chiller and the store Shelves Forecourt cleaned.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise in accordance with company standards.
  • Operated cash register, processed payments, and balanced drawer daily.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
  • Verified age for tobacco and alcohol purchases using valid identification cards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store area including wiping down counters and sweeping floors.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, oil products, ice cream and other convenience items.
  • Assisted customers with car wash use by explaining instructions for operation of machine.
  • Reported any suspicious activity to management promptly.
  • Cleaned interior and exterior of gas station facility regularly.
  • Attended to gas spills and accidents promptly and according to established guidelines.
  • Processed payments via cash, credit and debit cards and counted back change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.

Countdown

Marton, Rangitikei
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • I had the opportunity to gain employment through the Store-Manager who at the time offered the position on a part-time basis at Countdown, in Marton
  • The job required me to do the following: Stocktaking goods both on the shop floor and in the warehouse
  • Replenishing stock every day
  • Warehouse maintenance, ensuring the warehouse was tidy, that it was safe for all the employees, and putting delivery goods away into holding bays
  • Customer Service, this was an interpersonal quality, whereby I was able to guide customers to the items they requested.

Turakina Maori Girls College

Marton
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • I was given the opportunity to fulfill a role as a Relieving Teacher where I: Providing quality supervision and guidance within all Departments of the school
  • Managed student progress and achievements with positive outcomes
  • Maintained a structured routine within the college system
  • Developed positive relationships amongst staff and students.

Health Pac

Whanganui
01.2006 - 09.2008
  • Collaborate with Customer Care Manager to create strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Provide employees with tools to maintain and increase service levels to both internal and external customers
  • Gather, analyze, and report daily/weekly/monthly service statistics
  • Instrumental in improving customer-satisfaction ratings through suggestion, development, and implementation of new reporting procedures
  • Increased employee knowledge by assisting with development and implementation of product-awareness programs
  • Enhanced employee performance and attendance through daily mentoring, one-on-one discussions and motivational strategies
  • Received outstanding positive comments from team members on employee reviews, as well as exceptional feedback from senior management and customers
  • Effectively contributed to team progress through clear and concise pathways of communication that enhances the ability of teamwork.

Education

Certificate Level 3 - Hospitality

Training For You (Whanganui Campus)
11-2020

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Assertiveness
  • Patience
  • Product knowledge
  • Computing
  • Business administration
  • Data integration
  • Document production
  • Computer system maintenance
  • Spreadsheet creation
  • Database utilization
  • Information technology
  • Initiative
  • Workload management
  • Positive attitude
  • Organization
  • Quality work
  • Confidentiality
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills

Otherqualities

  • Volunteer at the Cancer society before and during the Daffodil day.
  • Ability to embrace demanding workloads and retain a positive attitude to execute delegated tasks successfully.
  • Display initiative in finding areas that will contribute to the continuity and organization of the workplace without direction.
  • Committed to providing quality and accurate work
  • Competent in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information with discretion and integrity
  • Capable to self-manage time efficiently
  • Confident to demonstrate talents in problem solving whilst implementing excellent interpersonal skills

Personalskillsandcompetencies

  • Demonstrated ability to gain customer trust and provide exceptional follow-up, leading to increased repeat and referral business.
  • Talent for identifying customer needs and presenting appropriate company product and service offerings.
  • Proficient in working independently
  • Expertise in resolving escalated customer service issues.
  • Proactive in team or group participation to complete routine tasks or contribute towards outcomes to solve challenging problems.
  • Provide excellent customer service to satisfy inquiries in person or over the phone.
  • Implement assertiveness and remain calm and patient in various situations.
  • Ability to identify customer needs and provide the required services quickly.
  • Strive to obtain a deeper knowledge of the product and the company to provide a better service to customers.
  • Integrate data from word processor, spreadsheet and database files
  • Produce published documents
  • Operating and maintaining a computer system
  • Knowledgeable in producing computer spreadsheets
  • Creating and utilizing a computer flat file database
  • Knowledgeable of the application and impact of information technology

Qualifications Summary

Highly personable Customer Service Professional with over eight years of experience in account management, claims and sales processing, and call-center operations within the internet service providers, managing health practitioners inquiries and servicing customers at the highest level and professional standards.

References

  • Michelle Cameron, Deputy Principal, +64 6 3277024
  • Heeni McAleese, Learning Center, +64212967195
  • Bex Carr, Trainer & Supervisor, +64274487641
  • Maureen Hamohona, Trainer at HealthPAC, +64 6 3491990
  • Sai BP Connect Whanganui, +64 6 3450242

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Te Reo Maori
Limited

Timeline

BP Connect/WildBean Cafe

Whanganui
10.2022 - 02.2023

Teacher's Assistant

Rangitikei College
07.2022 - 12.2023

Countdown

Marton, Rangitikei
01.2011 - 06.2011

Turakina Maori Girls College

Marton
02.2009 - 12.2009

Health Pac

Whanganui
01.2006 - 09.2008

Certificate Level 3 - Hospitality

Training For You (Whanganui Campus)
Andrew Saavedra