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DEBRA NEUSCHAFER

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Highly organised, customer centred, focused professional, with extensive Customer Service experience, delivering outstanding outcomes, going above and beyond for the client and company in various industries, including in the Financial and Real-estate industry report Sales. This has been organically demonstrated through Google reviews, when working at Deposit Power and positive employment opportunities.

I pride myself on the client centred approach, when communicating with customers to facilitate education around the process of accessing the product, benefits of company products, core values, and additional beneficial services that the company provides to benefit the customer at the highest standard.


I have been able to have a good career in corporate customer service, as i have utilised my education academically, with common sense and life experiences.


I have prepared documentation requests from stakeholders, and utilised my active listening skills to empathise with the customers needs and help to validate, solve complaints or issues fast and effective.


The client-centred service approach allows me to tap into my passion of providing every customer with exceptional customer experience to enhance the companies reputation, core values and integrity being upheld at all times.


Additionally, I have strong passion for community services and community development, as i have demonstrated through my earlier years of study.


Throughout my customer service career, i have upheld a positive can do attitude, and am inspired by people and able to show people to not see their individuality or hardship as a limitation, rather more as an inspiration to see the brighter and inclusive side of life they can be apart of and thrive in.


I am seeking a role in a new career direction, as i genuinely believe my natural ability and willingness to put the customer first, is aligned with the client centred approach in community services.


This career change would allow me to grow in a profession, i have always had a passion for and one that i would feel more comfortable in order to flourish within the organisation.


I am looking for a position with more human connection, in community services that benefit the customer in the community for more of a holistic approach.


I am empathic, have a strong moral compass, and pride myself on always doing the right thing by myself and others.


I have strong conflict resolution skills, thick skin and lateral thinking skills to pin point the core issue evoking the customers frustration and anger.


I have the ability to stay calm, empathise and work with the customer to achieve the desired outcome for both the customer and company.


I have a keen readiness to learn and take on additional training and welcome constructive criticism to benefit professional growth.


I utilise my time well, have good eye for attention to detail and often use self refection at the end of the day to review what i did well and what i need to improve on.


I often then seek clarification from management and guidance to improve myself for the client experience, team and. company.


In my past roles, i have adopted researching critical information on the company's core values, key adjectives and company process to ensure i meet my role to the best of my ability.


As i have a natural ability to ask why? if i don't understand or how something works, i often fact check to gain a deeper level of understanding.


My natural ability to want to help people and make them see the bright side of life, was overflowing through my strong customer service over the phone, emails and at conferences.


However i was missing the human connection in communicating with customers in a more meaning full way to benefit them,


I look forward to being in a role and a team that enhances the client experience that has a positive affect on the community.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Officer

Before You Buy
05.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving their inquiries and concerns.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge to effectively assist customers with accurate information and recommendations.
  • Negotiated Job expectations between all stake holders to meet property marketing campaign dates and Auction/ cooling off period.
  • Place orders on behalf of the selling agent or working with a direct client to process the Strata or Building inspection over the phone
  • Respond to and solve chat bot enquires.
  • Read and review Contract of sales and Letter of Authorities to meet strick guidelines imposed by strata management Teams.
  • Boosted company reputation by providing exceptional customer service through phone, email, and chat support channels.
  • Increased customer retention with prompt follow-ups on pending issues and proactive problem-solving strategies.
  • Managed escalated cases with diplomacy, skillfully negotiating resolutions that satisfied both the customer and company interests.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Customer Service Officer

Deposit Power
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Handled up to 30 incoming calls on normal days and up to 65 calls on busy days, and responded to 20-50 email enquiries directly from customers, accredited agents, brokers and legal representatives
  • Performed data entry of customer's personal information for new applications, sent application forms via DocuSign for customers to sign, and uploaded to the reference number along with supporting documents
  • Handled customer's time critical applications, while collaborating with the assessment team to manage the expectations
  • Assisted with core logical valuations
  • Gathered all the necessary supporting documents, including loan approval letters, rates notices, recent mortgage statements, contracts of sale, and prepared applications for assessment
  • Assembled other documents, such as court orders and stamped financial agreements, bank statements, and letters of non-refundable gifts
  • Conducted updates and amendments on to the digital bonds
  • Assisted with online and over the phone quotes
  • Updated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage customer interactions and maintain accurate records
  • Accredited new agent to Deposit Power agents
  • Utilised client-centred service approach, going above and beyond to achieve a positive experience with Deposit Power, and sell Deposit Bonds
  • Consistently exceeded customer expectations, by timely responding to enquiries and offering needed assistance to ensure timely approval of applications, thus receiving positive feedback and higher rating from the customers
  • Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.

Legal Receptionist

Voros Lawyers
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for files and documents management, and providing secretarial support with transcription and editing
  • Oversaw client issues, and file related administrative support for the principal lawyer
  • Created legal files, and recorded client and matter details in the client database to ensure accurate client's records kept
  • Provided PA support around meetings and events, taking minutes of meetings and preparing related documentations
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to receive incoming and facilitate ongoing calls, take and deliver message and route calls to appropriate staff
  • Processed case files, and other documentations as statements as required
  • Prepared correspondences using case management systems
  • Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective administration of the legal practice

Sales Assistant

Millers
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Offered exceptional customer services, by greeting customers in a friendly manner, answering phone calls, and providing customer needs on time
  • Received and processed customer orders
  • Processed lay-bys
  • Processed cash and EFTPOS payments
  • Counted and safely stored the money
  • Operated in POS
  • Undertook stock control and management, including stock taking, ordering and storage
  • Did visual merchandising, placing marketing materials around the shop and front window, thus contributing to significant increase in sales
  • Performed opening and closing of the business, reconciled till and balanced the EFTPOS, and finished with preparing end-of-day book and reports

Sales Assistant

Bed Bath and Table
03.2017 - 10.2017

Sales Assistant

City Chic Fashion
01.2011 - 12.2012

Sales Assistant

Gypsy Rose Boutique
01.2009 - 10.2009

Sales Assistant

Just Jeans
01.2008 - 12.2008

Sales Assistant

YD Men's Wear
08.2007 - 12.2007

Assistant Store Manager

Oroton Emporium
01.2007 - 07.2007

Sales Assistant

Katie's Fashion
05.2005 - 12.2006

Education

Diploma of Community Service -

Victoria University
04.2017

Hygienic Food Practice for Food Safety -

Gordon TAFE
05.2017

Certificate III in Warehousing -

Tailored Workforce
02.2017

Certificate III in Community Services -

Queensland TAFE
12.2014

Skills

  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
  • Experience operating in multi-line telephone and high pressure situations
  • Proficient with DocuSign software
  • Proficiency in MS Office program
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen circumstances
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent ability to formulate relationships with customers and other staff
  • Complaint resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict management
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Negotiation skills
  • Customer support
  • Customer focus
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Payment processing
  • CRM software
  • Account management
  • Data entry
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Order management
  • Relationship building
  • Social integration
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Customer Service Officer

Before You Buy
05.2024 - Current

Customer Service Officer

Deposit Power
11.2021 - 04.2024

Legal Receptionist

Voros Lawyers
10.2018 - 11.2021

Sales Assistant

Millers
10.2017 - 08.2018

Sales Assistant

Bed Bath and Table
03.2017 - 10.2017

Sales Assistant

City Chic Fashion
01.2011 - 12.2012

Sales Assistant

Gypsy Rose Boutique
01.2009 - 10.2009

Sales Assistant

Just Jeans
01.2008 - 12.2008

Sales Assistant

YD Men's Wear
08.2007 - 12.2007

Assistant Store Manager

Oroton Emporium
01.2007 - 07.2007

Sales Assistant

Katie's Fashion
05.2005 - 12.2006

Hygienic Food Practice for Food Safety -

Gordon TAFE

Certificate III in Warehousing -

Tailored Workforce

Certificate III in Community Services -

Queensland TAFE

Diploma of Community Service -

Victoria University
DEBRA NEUSCHAFER