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PRIYA THANKI

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in grants administration at the Department of Local Government, Water & Volunteers. Skilled in Microsoft Office 365 and business process improvement, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering effective communication. Recognized for significantly contributing to emergency assistance projects while maintaining high client satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grants & Admin Processing Officer

Department of Local Government, Water & Volunteers
Brisbane, QLD
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed grants administration, including rosters, timesheet entry, and access card creation.
  • Processed applications related to natural disasters in Queensland efficiently.
  • Pre-screened applications for hardship eligibility, forwarding approved cases to payments team.
  • Contributed significantly to Tropical Cyclone Alfred project, facilitating emergency hardship assistance.
  • Maintained effective communication with applicants in a fast-paced environment.
  • Utilized Deputy software for onboarding new employees and managing workflows.

Proficient in MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite, Shared Outlook Mailbox, and Microsoft Dynamics.

Port Logistics Intern

South East Queensland Hauliers
Brisbane, QLD
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Demonstrated foundational understanding of port logistics operations.
  • Processed orders and bookings for collections and deliveries from warehousing facility.
  • Coordinated office and warehouse activities to ensure seamless operations.
  • Entered daily container unpacks and recorded loose cargo stored in warehousing facility.
  • Responded promptly to emails from personal and shared inboxes.
  • Conducted regular inventory planning for various clients' stock stored in warehouse.
  • Investigated and analysed stock discrepancies in collaboration with clients.
  • Reviewed and processed cost estimates for pending jobs.

Personal Banker

ANZ Bank NZ Ltd
Glenfield Mall, Auckland
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Ensure compliance with lending regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies.
  • Advise customers on banking products, aligning solutions with their financial needs. Collaborate with Retail Business Unit stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  • Analyze customer financial profiles to recommend tailored banking solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and portfolio growth in a given deadline.
  • Paying close attention to minute details while processing unsecured lending applications.
  • Keeping track of the shared branch inbox
  • Organizing breakfast and preparing for weekly branch meetings
  • Received a 'Role Model' outcome on performance review from Regional Manager for showcasing ANZ values in teamwork, sales & customer experience.
  • Have represented my branch for being the good drills champion training for Customer aggression events. Incorporated leadership skills by leading branch meetings to pass on the training.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning by mentoring new team members on banking regulations and customer service best practices on top of performing my own job duties.
  • Educated elderly customers & colleagues in using technology to the fullest - to setting reminders & follow up tasks for admin & documentation.
  • Assisted branch manager in rostering breaks for employees, to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
  • Technologies Used: Multiple Screens, MS Office & Salesforce

Service Consultant

ANZ Bank NZ Ltd
Glenfield Mall, Auckland
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Utilize comprehensive knowledge of banking protocols to streamline customer interactions.
  • Resolve customer complaints efficiently, incorporating constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Implemented innovative customer service strategies, resulting in a substantial increase in client retention rates and positive feedback scores.
  • Meticulously documented customer interactions, creating a valuable knowledge base that streamlined training processes for new team members.
  • Developed new feedback mechanisms, generating actionable insights for front-line team improvements and operational efficiencies.

Customer Service Representative

Magazine City & Lotto
Auckland, Auckland
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, boosting sales by 10% through effective up-selling techniques.
  • Managed store operations for a month, creating weekly rosters and handling inventory orders.
  • Retained regular customers by consistently providing high-quality service and addressing their needs.
  • Embraced diverse responsibilities in retail operations, from customer service to inventory management, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Operations Management

University of Auckland
Auckland
11.2023

Skills

  • Banking Services
  • Grants administration
  • Office Operations Coordinator
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Inventory Planning
  • Logistics Operations

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • English

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Grants & Admin Processing Officer

Department of Local Government, Water & Volunteers
03.2025 - Current

Port Logistics Intern

South East Queensland Hauliers
10.2024 - 03.2025

Personal Banker

ANZ Bank NZ Ltd
06.2023 - 07.2024

Service Consultant

ANZ Bank NZ Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2023

Customer Service Representative

Magazine City & Lotto
08.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics, Operations Management

University of Auckland
PRIYA THANKI