I am a customer and community focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. I have strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns and am committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
I believe myself to be kind, compassionate and an active listener, willing to assist were necessary, utilising my skills and knowledge gained through life experience, Diplomas and Certificates.
I also have strong administration and clerical knowledge with experience in managing high priority tasks, document preparations and reporting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Woolworths
Broome & Whitfords City, WA
07.2020 - Current
Complete thorough opening, closing, and shift-change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Revise department schedules to ensure appropriate coverage has been fulfilled, thus limiting queue wait times, and creating positive experiences.
Encourage the team to deliver and maintain outstanding customer service, as well as positive interactions between customers, stakeholders, and fellow team members.
Provide training if, or when, deemed necessary to provide knowledge and encourage the success of the department and business.
Manage customer returns and exchanges on a case-by-case basis.
Limit escalation when conflict arises, using interpersonal communication skills, and policy and procedure knowledge to assist when necessary.
Participate in regular meetings with senior management concerning strategic planning initiatives.
Monitor team performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans as needed.
Train new employees on company policies, procedures and practices related to customer service roles.
Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
Organize team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Train and mentor new team members to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly customer service.
Plan and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Support department managers with rostering of their team, educating managers when required and ensuring rosters are compliant with the EA agreement
Assess timecards daily, ensuring compliance is maintained by employee and signatories are obtained when required
Sign off and submit pay run weekly for over one hundred plus employees
Provide various ad hoc services to department managers to assist with efficiently and effectively running of department
Ensure departments and store is following policy and procedures correctly
Complete weekly compliance checks
Sign off on investigations and compliance checks
Manage cash office
This includes but not limited to; investigating register variances, distributing of change, processing of banking etc
Work health and safety representative
Participated in regular meetings with senior management concerning strategic planning initiatives aimed at enhancing overall customer experience.
Guest Service Agent
Oaks
Cable Beach Sanctuary and Town Beach, Broome, WA
05.2019 - 07.2020
Provide outstanding customer service and always maintain professional conduct
Respond to any guest queries and/or complaints and resolve appropriately
Provide comprehensive information of the resort amenities as well as the Kimberley and the surrounds
Check in/out guests efficiently and professionally whilst adhering to company policies and procedures
Ensure billing/accounts for clients are accurate and process/settle financial transactions
Compose quotes for accommodation and confirm reservations
Provide general administration, reception and ad hoc duties
Adhere to and maintain all occupational, health & safety regulations
Health and safety representative for Front Office/ Finance department at Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Guest Service Agent
Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Broome, WA
04.2016 - 07.2018
Provide outstanding customer service and always maintain professional conduct
Respond to any guest queries and/or complaints and resolve appropriately
Provide comprehensive information of the resort amenities as well as the Kimberley and the surrounds
Check in/out guests efficiently and professionally whilst adhering to company policies and procedures
Ensure billing/accounts for clients are accurate and process/settle financial transactions
Compose quotes for accommodation and confirm reservations
Provide general administration, reception and ad hoc duties
Adhere to and maintain all occupational, health & safety regulations
Health and safety representative for Front Office/ Finance department at Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Client Service Officer, Welfare and Programs
Immigration Service, Serco
Christmas Island, WA and Darwin, NT
01.2013 - 03.2015
Maintain security, ensuring a safe, secure working, and living environment.
Comply with all processes and procedures put in place at immigration centers.
Adhere to all directions given by senior staff and management.
Maintain accurate, legible, and up-to-date logs and documentation.
Report any concerns about the detainee’s physical and/or mental health to the appropriate personnel, and ensure appropriate steps are followed.
Attentively encourage detainees to participate and engage in programs and activities, and to comply with rules and regulations within the center.
Prepare, present, supervise, and maintain the structure of lessons and/or classes based on a wide demographic. Lessons example included: art and craft, music, sports, and English classes.
Interact and converse with detainees and work colleagues in an appropriate and positive manner.
Document the progress of the day-to-day running of the scheduled programs, as well as maintaining and providing accurate and legible logs. Ie Tool logs.
Interview clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions using databases or paper files.
Compos or prepare correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
Provide advice and assistance to clients on a range of welfare-related issues.
Provide mental health support to homeless clients and connect each with community resources.
Use active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
Offer grief and bereavement counseling to support family members after death of loved ones.
Encourage and motivate clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Volunteer Teacher
Save the Children in Asia Organisation
Cambodia
01.2012 - 12.2012
Customer Service/ Reception
FLSMIDTH
Perth, WA
01.2011 - 12.2011
Assistant Accountant
Competitive Foods Australia Limited
Perth, WA
01.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant Administration Manager/ Store Manager
QRS Holdings PTY
Perth, WA
01.2003 - 12.2008
Education
BSB40420 Certificate IV -
in Human Resource Management
02.2025
CHC50612 Diploma -
of Community Services Work
01.2015
CPP20211 Certificate II -
Security Operations
01.2013
HLT51607 Diploma -
of Enrolled Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)
01.2010
Skills
Strong work ethic
Professional approach
Excellent customer service skills
Efficient time management skills
Effective conflict mediation and de-escalation techniques
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Current administration, finance, rostering and payroll knowledge
Proficient problem solving
Strong team building, mentoring and leadership skills