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Divya Bandara

Sydney

Summary

Diligent customer service professional successful at satisfying different types of customers with creative and knowledgeable solutions. Leads teams of customer service-focused professionals to improve customer ratings, reduce complaints and increase business.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Officer

Impexdocs
04.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed the Australian Export Process
  • Documented the required processes for LC, CAD and TT shipments.
  • Ensured delivery of documentation in a timely manner and
    processed all payments and invoices with accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Insured system data quality and accuracy.
  • Responsible for generating and distributing weekly filing schedule internally performed monthly audits.
  • Handling documents relating to import export process through various Data bases, software and Microsoft Office
  • Processing bank documents which are relevant to the various shipments
  • Distributed relevant forms, information sheets and checklists via using excel to make the document processes efficient
  • Professionally and efficiently handled related phone calls and email inquiries
  • Accommodated in other admin duties whenever it is required.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Improved first-contact resolution rate by efficiently handling customer queries during initial interactions.
  • Streamlined communication between customers and internal departments for timely issue resolution.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Refugee advocate/Frontline worker

Australia for UNHCR
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Communicating the mission and vison of the organization to the public and raising funds for refugees through public awareness.

Assistant Store Manager/Shift Supervisor

Pizza Hut
12.2022 - 12.2021
  • Conducted daily data analysis to determine stock order quantities and identify potential shortages
  • Greeted customers, handled payments via a POS system in store
  • Operated and managed delivery system including taking orders, handling payment
  • Prepared food items by maintaining proper standards of food and hygiene to meet customer's satisfactory level
  • Maintained clean dining areas and workstations to meet Assured Customer Experience (ACE) and passed the ACE audit consecutively two times under my supervision and support
  • Worked with my team to maintain smooth operations and high standards of customer service during high volume rushes
  • Professionally handled and addressed any customer complaints and escalated to the management when necessary and requested
  • Promoted to the position of shift supervisor within 3 months and to the managerial position within 6 months.

INTERN

International Organization for Migration
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted in compiling periodic and ad hoc reports of the unit
  • Assisted applicants/ migrants in documentation process
  • Distributed relevant forms, information sheets and checklists via using excel to make the document processes efficient
  • Professionally and efficiently handled related phone calls and email inquiries of the applicants and stake holders of the organization
  • Assisted in maintenance of proper filling systems to ensure records are properly maintained and updated in accordance with the existing framework of confidentiality
  • Accommodated other operational and migrant services conduct by the unit as and when required
  • Assisted in compiling a Quality Management system manual for services designated by the unit (Document verification) (ISO 9001: 2015).

Management Assistant

Presidential Commission of Inquiry
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Handled confidential investigation files and reports related to petitions
  • Maintained case files and the Data Base of categorization of petition files
  • Coordinated with the Presidential Secretariat regarding investigation reports and other documents
  • Maintained minutes and submitted proceedings to the Commission
  • Prepared summery reports for the concluded Investigations to submit to the Presidential Secretariat
  • Accommodated in other admin duties whenever it is required for the efficient functionality of the commission.

Education

Master of International Relations -

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Colombo

Skills

  • Customer service and communication
  • Organization and planning of tasks
  • Efficient and effective problem solving
  • Financial literacy and commercial awareness
  • Adhere to processes and standards
  • Computer literacy
  • Working under pressure
  • Taking up responsibilities
  • Time management
  • Attention to details

Activities

  • Member, Model United Nations (Macquarie University), 2020-2021
  • Secretary, Rotaract Club (University of Colombo Faculty of Arts), 07/2017 - 07/2018
  • President, UNESCO Club (High School), 2012 - 2013
  • Committee Member, United Nations Club (High School), 2012 - 2013

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager/Shift Supervisor

Pizza Hut
12.2022 - 12.2021

Customer Service Officer

Impexdocs
04.2022 - Current

Refugee advocate/Frontline worker

Australia for UNHCR
01.2022 - 03.2022

INTERN

International Organization for Migration
08.2019 - 02.2020

Management Assistant

Presidential Commission of Inquiry
05.2017 - 02.2018

Master of International Relations -

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Colombo
Divya Bandara