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Deborah Lynne Purves

Kearns,NSW

Summary

A highly organised and empathetic Customer Support Specialist, possessing a knack for crafting exemplary customer outcomes. Committed to leveraging robust problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and product knowledge to surpass customer expectations and contribute to company goals, while fostering an exceptional customer experience. Pursuing a role where these skills and knowledge can be applied to assist customers, cultivate brand loyalty, and enhance customer service processes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Support Specialist

Cheeky Chickadee
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed diverse customer inquiries via Gorgias, providing comprehensive product and service information.
  • Prioritised and multitasked in a high-volume environment, ensuring timely resolution of customer needs while meeting challenging deadlines.
  • Analysed customer issues and trends, implementing proactive improvements to enhance service quality and efficiency.
  • Oversaw customer files and databases, resolving product or service concerns to boost retention and sales.
  • Compiled and evaluated faulty product data, generating management reports to facilitate team decision-making.
  • Actively listened to customer concerns, resolving issues promptly and escalating significant matters to supervisors when necessary.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex problems, locating replacement product and/or components as needed.
  • Provided personalised advice and assistance to customers, addressing specific needs and preferences.
  • Updated account information to ensure accurate customer records.
  • Actively participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates.

Registered Nurse

BUPA UK
03.2011 - 04.2016
  • Extensive experience in providing nursing care to elderly patients in a variety of aged care settings.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilised patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of The West of Scotland
Scotland
2011

Skills

  • Customer Response
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Ticket Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Report Generation
  • Product Knowledge
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Returns Processing
  • Proficient in Shopify, Gorgias, Canva, LOOP
  • Collaborated with External Stakeholders: Australia Post, 3PL Provider
  • Brand Loyalty Programs: Smile & LOOX
  • Management of Facebook Brand Loyalty Group

Accomplishments

  • Customer Relations - Consistently upheld a 5-star rating on the Gorgias customer satisfaction survey while simultaneously outperforming industry-standard response times.
  • Proactively handled inventory matters by conducting daily checks on all existing pre-orders to identify and address any out-of-stock items, promptly informing customers of any arising issues.
  • Collaborated with our third-party logistics (3PL) provider to pinpoint inventory discrepancies and ensure precise maintenance of stock levels.
  • Generated advertising content using Canva for Klaviyo flows, Facebook V.I.P. Group branded content, and website banners.
  • Oversaw a branded Facebook group, nurturing customer connections through engaging comments, posts, and responsive community support, all aimed at cultivating strong and positive brand loyalty.

Timeline

Customer Support Specialist

Cheeky Chickadee
08.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

BUPA UK
03.2011 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

University of The West of Scotland
Deborah Lynne Purves