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Kathryn Edwards

MUDGEE,New South Wales

Summary

Resourceful Customer Service Representative known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, ensuring smooth operations in customer service environments. Excel in listening, empathy, and patience, which are crucial for addressing customer needs effectively and building positive relationships.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and following workplace protocol.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative - non-ongoing

Komatsu
MUDGEE
09.2025 - 01.2026
  • Customer service assistance through active listening and prompt responses.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Utilised CRM software
  • Handled escalated issues
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular follow-up calls with customers after resolving their issues.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and resolved concerns efficiently.
  • Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and reported maintenance needs.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during daily tasks and operations.

Training and Experience

Self
Adelaide, SA
01.1987 - 01.2026

Training Courses & Certificate

  • Certificate III in Fitting & Machining
  • Certificate of Competency Fitting & Turning
  • Certificate IV Training & Assessment
  • Certificate II in Business
  • Australian Sports Commission Gymnastics Coach Level 1
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • High Risk Work Licence

Aged Care Worker

Wesley House, Kalyra, Estia Health
Adelaide, Australia
03.2024 - 09.2025
  • Delivered resident assistance within memory care environments using efficient digital task systems.
  • Managed cleaning and hygiene practices for residents and clients effectively.
  • Implemented infection control protocols while safely handling equipment.
  • Facilitated transport of residents during scenic bus trips and community outings.
  • Monitored safety conditions for staff, residents, and public spaces.
  • Coordinated activities and events aimed at increasing resident satisfaction.

Resort & Cleaning Supervisor

Rawnsley Park Station
, Australia
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Led 5–8 person cleaning team, mentored staff
  • KPI of staff and room quality (100% on Trip advisor for 4 months straight before I left)
  • Managed rostering, guest feedback/complaints, and stock control, ordering (consumable and non consumables)
  • Managed the laundry department; stock control, ordering (consumable and non consumables), staff and maintenance
  • SA

Domestic & Commercial Cleaner

<ul> <li>Executed complex cleaning tasks for commercial and domestic clients, addressing unresolved issues.</li> <li>Managed invoicing and bookkeeping processes to ensure financial accuracy.</li> <li>Conducted marketing initiatives to attract new clients and expand business reach.</li> <li>Handled phone inquiries while onsite at commercial premises, facilitating effective communication.</li> </ul>
Port Adelaide, SA
01.2016 - 02.2021
  • Executed complex cleaning tasks for commercial and domestic clients, addressing unresolved issues.
  • Managed invoicing and bookkeeping processes to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Conducted marketing initiatives to attract new clients and expand business reach.
  • Handled phone inquiries while onsite at commercial premises, facilitating effective communication.

Receptionist Occasional Temp Role

Adelaide Business Hub
<ul> <li>Resolved customer inquiries and problems efficiently.</li> <li>Utilized Outlook, Word, and Excel for effective communication and record-keeping.</li> <li>Managed concurrent tasks with meticulous attention to detail.</li> <li>Supported team members in fulfilling daily operational requirements.</li> <li>Set up training rooms and assist with functions in-house and external venues.</li> <li>Social media account management.</li> <li>Cash and card handling</li> </ul>
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Resolved customer inquiries and problems efficiently.
  • Utilized Outlook, Word, and Excel for effective communication and record-keeping.
  • Managed concurrent tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Supported team members in fulfilling daily operational requirements.
  • Set up training rooms and assist with functions in-house and external venues.
  • Social media account management.
  • Cash and card handling

Kitchenhand - non-ongoing Contract

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, SA
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Operated industrial dishwasher and conveyor belt for efficient meal preparation.
  • Delivered meals to patients, ensuring timely service and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high hygiene standards during food handling.

Welder

Transmech
Wingfield, Australia
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Executed MIG welding on multi-car carriers and performed repairs efficiently.
  • Conducted heavy vehicle and container maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
  • Modified trucks and trailers according to customer specifications, enhancing service offerings.
  • Facilitated timely completion of projects while adhering to safety standards.

Website Content Manager

Newport Digital
Web Administrator <p>Newport Digital</p> <p>11 Jun 2012 - 30 Sep 2016 (4 yrs 3 mos)</p> <p>• Facilitating individual and group training in social media and website training Duties</p> <p>• Customer service, administration, and help desk.</p> <p>• Web development (WordPress and Joomla)</p> <ul> <li>Achievements: In my first year, I built the workplace safety manual, and through that, along with the mystery customer service call, I assisted in winning the Messenger Small Business Award in its second year of entering for the award.</li> </ul>
01.2012 - 01.2016
Web Administrator

Newport Digital

11 Jun 2012 - 30 Sep 2016 (4 yrs 3 mos)

• Facilitating individual and group training in social media and website training Duties

• Customer service, administration, and help desk.

• Web development (WordPress and Joomla)

  • Achievements: In my first year, I built the workplace safety manual, and through that, along with the mystery customer service call, I assisted in winning the Messenger Small Business Award in its second year of entering for the award.

Customer Service

Centrelink via Careerlink
<p>Centrelink Digitisation Scanning Unit</p> <p>02 Mar 2009 - 30 Sep 2011 (2 yrs, 6 mos)</p> <p>2009 - 2011 Customer Service Officer – Centrelink Digitisation Scanning Unit - Centrelink Careerlink Recruitment - Adelaide Duties:</p> <p>• Inbound/outbound calls</p> <p>• KPIs – Call handling, quality, timeliness • Flexibility with changes to processes and roster</p> <p>• Data entry and help desk support</p> <p>• Adherence to processes and procedures</p> <p>• Monitoring overall staff quality/accuracy and providing valuable feedback.</p>
01.2009 - 11.2012

Centrelink Digitisation Scanning Unit

02 Mar 2009 - 30 Sep 2011 (2 yrs, 6 mos)

2009 - 2011 Customer Service Officer – Centrelink Digitisation Scanning Unit - Centrelink Careerlink Recruitment - Adelaide Duties:

• Inbound/outbound calls

• KPIs – Call handling, quality, timeliness • Flexibility with changes to processes and roster

• Data entry and help desk support

• Adherence to processes and procedures

• Monitoring overall staff quality/accuracy and providing valuable feedback.

Technical Drawing Quality Control

Barry's Drafting Service
Adelaide, SA
01.1988 - 10.1990
  • Conducted quality checks on structural blueprints for high-rise commercial project. Making notes and editing.
  • Provided feedback on missing dimensions and incorrect details in designs.

Education

Certificate III - Medical Administration Training RTO

Medical Administration
Medical Administration Training RTO
06-2024

Certificate IV - Tafe SA

Training & Assessment
Tafe SA
11-2005

Certificate II - Excel

Business
Tafe SA
01.2000

Certificate III - Noarlunga, TAFE

Fitting & Machining
Noarlunga, TAFE
01.1991

Certificate of Competency - Hills Industries

Fitting & Turning
Hills Industries
01.1991

Certificate II - Panorama, TAFE

Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Panorama, TAFE
01.1990

Certificate II - Murraylands, TAFE

Automotive & Metal Fabrication
Murraylands, TAFE
01.1986

Skills

  • Maintenance fitting
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication skills
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Warehousing operations
  • Stock management
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Credit card processing
  • Money handling
  • Issue resolution
  • MIG welding
  • Arc welding
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Interpreting engineering drawings
  • Quality control processes
  • Heavy vehicle repair
  • Steel fabrication techniques
  • Hydraulic maintenance
  • Pneumatic maintenance
  • Boom crane operation
  • Manual lifting equipment operation
  • Electric lifting equipment applications
  • Forklift operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Barcode scanning
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Pallet jack operation

References

  • Patrick & Paula Jones, Mid-North Management Services, Patrick, 0437 860 617, Paula, 0438 843 671
  • Katrina George, Hoban Recruitment, 0405 691 883, georgekatrina@gmail.com
  • Philip Coleman, Operations Manager, phil@colemansoutbackadventures.com

Personal Information

Driving License: Current Driver’s Licence & Own Vehicle

Certification

High Risk Work Licence

Timeline

Customer Service Representative - non-ongoing

Komatsu
09.2025 - 01.2026

Aged Care Worker

Wesley House, Kalyra, Estia Health
03.2024 - 09.2025

Resort & Cleaning Supervisor

Rawnsley Park Station
01.2021 - 11.2023

Kitchenhand - non-ongoing Contract

Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2017

Domestic & Commercial Cleaner

<ul> <li>Executed complex cleaning tasks for commercial and domestic clients, addressing unresolved issues.</li> <li>Managed invoicing and bookkeeping processes to ensure financial accuracy.</li> <li>Conducted marketing initiatives to attract new clients and expand business reach.</li> <li>Handled phone inquiries while onsite at commercial premises, facilitating effective communication.</li> </ul>
01.2016 - 02.2021

Welder

Transmech
01.2015 - 11.2016

Receptionist Occasional Temp Role

Adelaide Business Hub
01.2013 - 01.2021

Website Content Manager

Newport Digital
01.2012 - 01.2016

Customer Service

Centrelink via Careerlink
01.2009 - 11.2012

Technical Drawing Quality Control

Barry's Drafting Service
01.1988 - 10.1990

Training and Experience

Self
01.1987 - 01.2026

Certificate III - Medical Administration Training RTO

Medical Administration

Certificate IV - Tafe SA

Training & Assessment

Certificate II - Excel

Business

Certificate III - Noarlunga, TAFE

Fitting & Machining

Certificate of Competency - Hills Industries

Fitting & Turning

Certificate II - Panorama, TAFE

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Certificate II - Murraylands, TAFE

Automotive & Metal Fabrication
Kathryn Edwards