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Danielle Charters

Sydney

Summary

I am a dedicated, well presented and hard working professional who has excelled in my current role as a Customer Service Representative at Sydney Airport. My well-developed communication skills allow me to build a rapport with passengers, airlines and employees in order to identify their needs, while my outstanding interpersonal skills allow me to build strong working relationships with colleagues and management. Highly versatile with the ability to work productively in team and individual situations, adapting to variable workplace demands with ease. Demonstrating excellent logistical and planning skills, I am able to promote efficient collaboration among large and diverse groups of people, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships whilst providing excellent customer service at all times and leveraging my excellent communication and work prioritisation skills to meet multiple deadlines in a challenging work environment. Furthermore, I am computer literate and proficient in all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Salesforce. With a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. I thrive on working in a dynamic fast paced environment and will adapt to any role necessary and I am committed to providing first class customer relationship management in order to build and maintain a loyal client base. I am currently seeking a new position that will allow me to utilise my existing skills and experience while contributing to the growth and development of an organisation and enable further personal and professional development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service and lost property representive

Sydney Airport
09.2022 - Current
  • Handling all detailed product and service related questions, resolving customer requests, documenting lost and found items, replying to emails and answering telephone enquires.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, working towards mutually agreeable resolutions while preserving the company''s reputation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
  • Identified trends in customer feedback, suggesting opportunities for improvement or additional training needs for staff members.
  • Supported management in decision-making processes by providing detailed reports on operational activities and performance outcomes.
  • Mentored junior team members, sharing industry best practices and fostering professional growth within the organization.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, incorporating relevant information into daily tasks to maintain a competitive edge over other businesses.
  • Evaluated current policies and procedures against industry standards, recommending changes as needed to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Passenger Service Agent & Gate Coordinator

Menzies Aviation
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Checking in passengers, tagging baggage, providing information, assisting passengers with special needs, ensuring security measures, coordinating gate duties, preparing passengers for boarding, managing staff, and reporting to management.
  • Delivered excellent customer service under high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm demeanor throughout daily operations.
  • Assisted passengers with check-in and boarding processes, enforcing compliance with airline policies.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and positive travel experience.
  • Efficiently processed travel documents, verifying identification accuracy according to security protocols before boarding flights.
  • Supported colleagues in managing challenging situations, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
  • Educated passengers on safety procedures and provided assistance to disabled passengers
  • Contributed to the achievement of on-time departure goals through efficient gate management processes.
  • Safeguarded sensitive passenger information by maintaining strict confidentiality standards at all times.
  • Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to changes in flight schedules or gate assignments.
  • Monitored security and maintained operational protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of flight information to provide timely updates to passengers.
  • Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes over PA system.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, adhering to strict guidelines during boarding procedures.
  • Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and answered all passenger inquiries.
  • Oversaw ticketing, gate and ramp services.

Sponsorship Coordinator

Qantas Airways
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Providing customer service, building client relations, providing airfares for sponsors, organizing group travel, coaching and training, facilitating communication, and ensuring adherence to contractual agreements.
  • Implemented creative strategies to enhance sponsored events'' appeal to prospective partners, increasing overall interest from potential sponsors.
  • Monitored sponsor satisfaction through regular check-ins and feedback surveys, ensuring continued support and engagement.
  • Evaluated event success using metrics such as attendance numbers, social media engagement, and overall return on investment for sponsors.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop targeted promotional materials showcasing the value of sponsorship opportunities available.
  • Developed customized sponsorship proposals, tailored to the specific needs of each prospective partner.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of sponsorship deliverables and commitments.
  • Designed post-event reports highlighting successes achieved through strategic partnerships with event sponsors.

Marketing, Sales, Groups and Reservations

Qantas Holidays
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Arranging travel arrangements, managing group bookings, providing office support, proofing and formatting documents, providing advertisements, and ensuring accurate branding.
  • Utilized reservation software proficiently, ensuring quick response times during high call volumes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Handled challenging situations or dissatisfied customers professionally, resolving issues and retaining business when possible.
  • Proactively communicated potential availability issues or overbooking concerns with management to find solutions before impacting guest experience.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics for call handling, reservation accuracy and upselling.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills while juggling multiple phone lines, emails simultaneously during peak periods.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat bookings and referrals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hotel policies, rates, and promotions to provide accurate information to guests.
  • Ensured data accuracy within the reservation system by regularly updating guest profiles, preferences, and special requests.

Education

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
NSW, NSW
06.2024

STATEMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS STUDIES -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
NSW, NSW
06.2024

CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE
NSW, NSW
06.2024

CERTIFICATE III TOURISM -

TAFE NSW
NSW, NSW
06.2024

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS -

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
NSW, NSW
06.2024

Skills

  • Motivated, focused and performance-driven individual who thrives on a challenge
  • Track record of coaching, mentoring and developing team members
  • Personable with exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Effective listening skills & critical thinking
  • Experienced in customer service
  • Committed to providing first class customer relationship management
  • Proven ability to be customer focused and build a quality rapport
  • Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure, whilst producing high quality work
  • Outstanding time management, organised & strong work ethic
  • Ability to set goals, plan and multitask
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ambitious, self motivated & willingness to learn
  • Professional, mature, trustworthy, respectful of confidentiality
  • Active, helpful and contributing team member
  • Work well independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of quality standards
  • Punctual, adaptable & flexible
  • Skilled administrator with good initiative and problem solving ability
  • Sales Support
  • Complaint Handling
  • CRM Software
  • Service standard compliance
  • Complaint resolution
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Risk Assessment

References

Excellent references available upon request

Timeline

Customer Service and lost property representive

Sydney Airport
09.2022 - Current

Passenger Service Agent & Gate Coordinator

Menzies Aviation
01.2014 - 01.2022

Sponsorship Coordinator

Qantas Airways
01.2011 - 01.2014

Marketing, Sales, Groups and Reservations

Qantas Holidays
01.2009 - 01.2011

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS STUDIES -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS -

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE III TOURISM -

TAFE NSW

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS -

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY
Danielle Charters