Summary
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Work History
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Certification
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Karen Keon

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Results-oriented professional with a strong background in customer service and retention. Demonstrated expertise in handling high volumes of calls, resolving donor issues, and processing donations. Proficient in using Genysis call center software and maintaining detailed records. Skilled in data entry, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and empathetic approach. Committed to delivering exceptional support and maintaining strong relationships. Focused clerk with expertise in customer service, data entry, and administrative support. Detail-oriented and organized, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supporter Experience Retention Clerk Senior

The Salvation Army
Blackburn, Melbourne, VIC
03.2025 - Current

Provided mentorship within the team.
Gave direction and advise to other team members, ensuring policies and processes were followed.

Resolved complex issues with donors, team members and other departments with community fundraising.

Prioritised workflow within the team to ensure fundraising objectives were met.

Monitored team members interactions with donors, to be able to provide feedback for individual development and growth and to ensure we provided the best possible experience to our supporters.

Management of volunteers.

Created vibrant advertisements, seeking volunteers.

Undertook onboarding activities with new volunteers.

Liaised with internal and external volunteers to ensure incoming mail was processed in a timely manner, while providing a positive experience for the volunteers.

Supporter Experience and Retention Clerk

The Salvation Army
Blackburn, Melbourne, VIC
03.2024 - Current
  • answer all incoming phone calls.
  • provide pleasant and positive interactions with supporters and potential supporters.
  • process donations.
  • update and maintain accurate records to ensure integrity of data.
  • Update payment details for regular givers.
  • Issue receipts via mail and email.
  • open all incoming mail. Keep accurate statistics of daily mail and input data into excel spreadsheets.
  • Liaise with Relationship Managers.

Revenue Processing and Receipting Clerk (Casual)

The Salvation Army
Blackburn, Melbourne, VIC
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Open and sort mail
  • Process donations received.
  • Maintain Database.

Disability Support Worker

Self
Melbourne, VIC
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted elderly and disabled clients with daily activities and tasks.
  • Provide emotional support
  • Provided house cleaning and maintain safe environment.

Office Admin (various roles)

Various
Melbourne, VIC
01.1987 - 02.2021
  • Held various roles including, Payroll Officer at Star Couriers Kensington, Melbourne, Library Assistant at Noosa Library Queensland and Office Admin at Australian Taxation Office.

Education

Certificate IV Disability Support - Disability Support (Heath)

Hammond Institute
Dandenong Victoria
05-2023

Certificate IV in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Finance

Box Hill Tafe
Box Hill, Victoria
12-2020

Certificate III in Business - Business

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of Tafe
Maroohydore Queensland
01-2000

Year 11 Leaving Certificate -

Sunbury High School
Sunbury Victoria
01-1984

Affiliations

  • Volunteer for The Salvation Army Emergency Services.
  • Church attendee and volunteer
  • Music appreciation, Art, Photography, Mosaics.

Certification

  • First Aid 05/2023 HLTAID009 provide CPR
  • HLTAID010 provide basic life support
  • HLTAID011 provide first aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supporter Experience Retention Clerk Senior

The Salvation Army
03.2025 - Current

Supporter Experience and Retention Clerk

The Salvation Army
03.2024 - Current

Revenue Processing and Receipting Clerk (Casual)

The Salvation Army
10.2023 - 02.2024

Disability Support Worker

Self
02.2021 - 03.2023

Office Admin (various roles)

Various
01.1987 - 02.2021

Certificate IV Disability Support - Disability Support (Heath)

Hammond Institute

Certificate IV in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Finance

Box Hill Tafe

Certificate III in Business - Business

Cooloola Sunshine Institute of Tafe

Year 11 Leaving Certificate -

Sunbury High School
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