To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Reservations Officer
Frankston City Council
09.2018 - Current
Organise hall bookings for casual and permanent hirers
Invoicing customers when booking community halls and organise requisition of payments
Inspect and maintain facilities
Issuing access pin codes and swipe cards for bookings (casual/permanent)
Manager all enquiries via our LiveChat/Phone/Email
Uploading photos to our social media page, providing potential hirers updated photos of any new features and facilities within the halls.
Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals and maintain high levels of customer service.
Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently, ensuring a positive experience despite any initial issues with the reservation process.
Prepared monthly reports on reservations activity for management review and analysis.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless customer experiences from reservations through checkout.
Provided exceptional customer service through timely responses to emails and phone calls from potential hirers.
Managed debt collection with previous hirers creating payment plans to assist them financially.
Customer Relations Officer
Frankston City Council
05.2016 - 09.2018
Managed a high volume of inbound calls, efficiently responding to customer inquiries and resolving issues.
Use of Pathway to lodge customer requests
Great communication skills
Helping customers with enquires
Working at the Visitor Information Centre providing customer service to tourists who visit the store
Ability to perform tasks in an efficient manner & under pressure
Training and gain knowledge within all departments to provide great customer service
Continue learning through our website (Frankston City Council and Grapevine) to ensure we provide correct information
Use of Rem Explorer for septic tank files for the Environmental Health Department.
Actively listened to customers'' feedback and communicated their needs to the management team, leading to targeted improvements.
Collaborated with team members to identify areas for improvement in customer service delivery, resulting in better overall performance.
Events Assistant
Imagine Asia Pacific
07.2013 - 04.2017
Fantastic Customer Service
Assist clients with questions & queries before, during and after events
Checking clients/speakers and or general public into the events
Data entry
Respond to emergencies or incidents associated with events or spaces and help find solutions to problems.
Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary event services and supplies.
Directed guests to correct seating areas, providing seamless expo experiences
Inspected tickets and customer IDs, checking for appropriate age requirements.
Assistant Manager
Roc’s Cafe
09.2015 - 03.2016
Created a fun, friendly Customer Service experience for the cafe
Created pages on social media platforms e.g. Facebook/Instagram to help promote the business
Food preparation
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects.
Cash handling/EFTPOS
Responsible for all front of café operations, including opening and closing.
Sales Assistant – Department, Pandora
South Gippsland Jewellers
11.2014 - 05.2015
Ensuring all stock is out on show and re-merchandising products
Great Customer Service
Cash handling/EFTPOS
Responsible for all front of store operations, including opening and closing
Keeping the store clean and tidy.
Assistant Store Manager & Stocktake Coordinator
Lovisa
11.2012 - 11.2014
Ensuring all stock is out on show and re-merchandising products
Visual Merchandiser
Great Customer Service
Cash handling/EFTPOS
Styling customers to ensure their satisfied with each purchase
Responsible for all front of store operations, including opening and closing
Keeping the store clean and tidy
Stocktake Coordinating
Ensure the stock room is clean and tidy and inventory items are clearly laid out
Allocating each team member their held hand scanner
Scan every item
Setting up the stocktake manual on the computer
Allocating tasks.
Home Care Assistant
In Home Care
05.2012 - 10.2012
General housekeeping
Babysitting young children 2-6 years of age
School drop offs
Cooking
Grocery shopping
Ensuring a positive environment for the family.
Customer Service Agent (Administration/Call Centre & Receptionist)
Kings Transport (Courier Company)
03.2011 - 02.2012
Strong communications, verbal & written skills
Excellent interpersonal & customer relationship building skills
Organising bookings for clients for courier services
Data Entry
Ability to perform tasks in an efficient manner & under pressure
Operating switch boards, answering incoming calls
Training new staff members
General office duties (Printing, filing & cleaning).
Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Sales Assistant
Howards Storage World
11.2009 - 01.2011
Great Customer service skills
Ensuring all stock is out on show and re-merchandising products
Ensuring a clean and tidy store is provided
Cash handling/EFTPOS
Customer ordering
Experiencing with MYOB retailer computer programs in sales
Refunds and exchanges.
Education
Diploma of Theatre Arts - Theatre
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
11.2010
Skills
Empathy and patience
Strong Organization
Adept at using various social media platforms
Team Collaboration
Team Leadership
Creative Thinking
Background Career Objective
I am currently working at Frankston City Council within the Customer Relations & also Public Space & Leisure departments, within these roles I have been exposed to variance tasks and responsibilities. Being able to understand the key requirements of customer service dealing with the community on a daily basis with regards to a number of different quires. In my role as a Reservations Officer I have been exposed to organising and maintaining Frankston City Council’s facilities through bookings for casual and permanent hirers, organizing key collections amongst many more responsibilities. I am seeking to continue my development within local council and I believe the position at Maroondah City Council as a Community Halls Customer Service & Administration Officer will provide me with this. I can bring my background both from local council and retail to provide the best possible customer service and be a real asset to Maroondah City Council and more specifically to Karralyka and the Leisure Department.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/14/91
Timeline
Reservations Officer
Frankston City Council
09.2018 - Current
Customer Relations Officer
Frankston City Council
05.2016 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager
Roc’s Cafe
09.2015 - 03.2016
Sales Assistant – Department, Pandora
South Gippsland Jewellers
11.2014 - 05.2015
Events Assistant
Imagine Asia Pacific
07.2013 - 04.2017
Assistant Store Manager & Stocktake Coordinator
Lovisa
11.2012 - 11.2014
Home Care Assistant
In Home Care
05.2012 - 10.2012
Customer Service Agent (Administration/Call Centre & Receptionist)
Kings Transport (Courier Company)
03.2011 - 02.2012
Sales Assistant
Howards Storage World
11.2009 - 01.2011
Diploma of Theatre Arts - Theatre
Swinburne University of Technology
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