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Katarina Vidot

Cannington

Summary

I am a detail-oriented and driven individual with 20 plus years in the Electricity Industry with expertise in problem solving and managing daily office functions. Uniquely qualified to perform Metering and Customer Services Tasks. Proficient in MData 21, Gentrack and CS10 plus an understanding of the SGCIS and SSN systems. I am strongly committed to service excellence, client satisfaction, and team collaboration. I operate well with minimal supervision to meet demanding objectives and am well-organised and precise with excellent multitasking skills and sound judgement. I am a Team Player.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Meter Data Analyst

Horizon Power
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively issue and complete service orders and validations on a daily basis
  • Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (regions and main office) to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better completion of work processes.
  • Managed regions allocated to ensure timely completion of service orders issued
  • Conducted ad-hoc analysis to address urgent business questions, facilitating rapid response for Management.
  • Developed and maintained data pipelines for seamless flow of information, ensuring timely availability for decision-making in regions.
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.


Contract Administrative Assistant

Horizon Power
04.2015 - 10.2020
  • Orchestrated successful CT VT Meter Tests within our regional areas
  • Contributed to smooth business operations within Metering and Prepayment BAU
  • Streamlined processes, operations and played a vital part in the pilot and then introduction of the new Product "MYPOWER".
  • Managed the "Carnarvon DER Project" by recruiting customers and coordinating the installation of the Wattwatcher.
  • Orchestrated successful Meter Tests in the Basic Meter Tests Project.
  • AMI co-ordinator for successful installation of the new AMI meters including - scheduling, co-ordination between customers and installers. Reconciliation of the 4 systems used - Loc 8, AMI, MData and Velocity to ensure correct closing of Service Orders. Reconciliation of crossed meters and validations associated with Reading Routes.

Billing Support Officer

Western Power
08.2007 - 10.2014
  • Invoicing in excess of $100M per month
  • Account reconciliations including Exception and Dispute resolution
  • Invoice and Bank Reconciliation including Journals
  • Setting up new retailers including Generators and CT meters for billing purposes
  • Determining Customer Contestability status and transferring to new retailers
  • Data collection (including SCADA) for billing and reporting purposes
  • Recording Solar Systems authorised to be on our system.
  • Monthly reporting of Network generation and usage.
  • Credit Control to ensure payments are received in a timely manner
  • Customer Liaison in regards to account queries

Trainer and Facilitator

Western Power
01.2006 - 08.2007

Oct 2006 to August 2007

  • Trained up to 22 new employees on 2 different internal computer systems
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes, to improve employee learning.
  • Effective daily scheduling to ensure that work is completed and targets are met.
  • Effective problem solving to ensure that Service Agreements are met by Employees, External Contractors, Field Staff and our Customers.

Metering Officer - Jan 2006 to October 2006

  • All associated with meters - adding, removing and reconciliation of meters in MBS
  • Exceptions and problem solving
  • Liase with External Contractors and Field staff to ensure Service Agreements are met.

Customer Service Representative

Western Power
11.1994 - 01.2006

Started in Callcentre

  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Faults - handled calls reporting Faults

18 month secondment in Human Resources

  • Wages for 220 employees
  • General HR BAU

Sales and Marketing

  • New Product development and promotion
  • Develop and implement new processes for these products

Education

Department of Health And Safety Representative

Training Services Australia
Mount Lawley, WA
2011

High School Diploma -

Golden Bay High School
Takaka, Tasman
1982

Writing, Telephone And Telemarketing Skills

Australian Institute of Management WA
Floreat, WA
1998

Investment in Excellence

The Pacific Institute Pty Ltd
1996

How To Handle Difficult People, Behaviours And Situations

Management Technology Education
1995

Computer And Secretarial Training

Carlton Business College
1989

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Schedule management
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Expertise in clerical procedures
  • Project planning
  • Report analysis
  • Business management

Timeline

Meter Data Analyst

Horizon Power
10.2020 - 04.2023

Contract Administrative Assistant

Horizon Power
04.2015 - 10.2020

Billing Support Officer

Western Power
08.2007 - 10.2014

Trainer and Facilitator

Western Power
01.2006 - 08.2007

Customer Service Representative

Western Power
11.1994 - 01.2006

Department of Health And Safety Representative

Training Services Australia

Writing, Telephone And Telemarketing Skills

Australian Institute of Management WA

Investment in Excellence

The Pacific Institute Pty Ltd

How To Handle Difficult People, Behaviours And Situations

Management Technology Education

Computer And Secretarial Training

Carlton Business College

High School Diploma -

Golden Bay High School
Katarina Vidot