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Danielle Gray

Boolarra,VIC

Summary

My position as a crisis supporter has helped me further improve my interpersonal skills, active listening and critical thinking; ensuring empathetic and professional service. My roles as a mentor demonstrate leadership and communication skills. Finally, more than ten years of entrepreneurial experience in ecommerce showcases my self-motivation, adaptability and organisation skills that are needed to drive customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephone Crisis Supporter

Lifeline
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while managing sensitive and confidential information.
  • Empathetic and compassionate support during crisis situations.
  • Increased caller trust by building rapport through empathy, understanding, and non-judgmental communication.
  • Participating in regular debriefing sessions with supervisors.


Ecommerce Owner Operator

Sole Trader
04.2013 - Current

Managed all day-to-day business operations

  • Customer service & complaint handling
  • Acquiring new product lines and ordering wholesale stock
  • Bookeeping & accounting
  • Photography & creating online listings for each product
  • Market research regarding pricing & competition
  • Designing online advertising campaigns
  • Picking & packing

Appointment Setter

Sunburst Solar
02.2012 - 11.2013
  • Set appointments with salespeople and potential customers.
  • Provided potential customers with information about upcoming promotions to acquire interest in scheduling appointment.
  • Scheduled follow up calls with potential customers to gain interest in scheduling appointments.
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently to ensure all daily call quotas were met or exceeded without compromising quality of service.

Customer Support Specialist

Phillip Morris
06.2010 - 11.2011
  • Developed relationships with business clients while obtaining regular weekly stock orders.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound calls from individual and business customers.
  • Addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.

Telefundraiser

DTS Group
04.2006 - 06.2010


  • Dealt professionally with personal information including donors credit card numbers and identifying information.
  • Built trust with potential donors by providing transparent information about the charities goals and how funds would be allocated within the organisation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new fundraising strategies and adjusting communication styles as needed.

Checkout Operator

Woolworths Supermarket
02.2004 - 04.2006


  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Provided exceptional service to customers, promptly addressing concerns and answering inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Swinburne University
Online
02-2026

Skills

  • Active Listening & Learning
  • Complaint Handling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Time Management & Organisation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Self Motivation & Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team leadership abilities

Timeline

Telephone Crisis Supporter

Lifeline
10.2023 - Current

Ecommerce Owner Operator

Sole Trader
04.2013 - Current

Appointment Setter

Sunburst Solar
02.2012 - 11.2013

Customer Support Specialist

Phillip Morris
06.2010 - 11.2011

Telefundraiser

DTS Group
04.2006 - 06.2010

Checkout Operator

Woolworths Supermarket
02.2004 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Swinburne University
Danielle Gray