Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railcar Driver
Public Transport Authority
05.2021 - Current
Operate Transperth Train Operations electric suburban trains in safe and efficient manner.
Performed diagnosis of Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) faults and failures; Perform fault finding following step by step procedures in accordance with fault manuals and liaise with specialist staff when needed,
Operate communications equipment on a daily basis in accordance with correct procedures.
Perform rostered shift work as required.
Acting Sanctions Management Officer
WA Department Of Transport
03.2020 - 04.2021
Transferred court outcome records into drivers licence records database accurately and in a timely manner
Maintained drivers licence records with accuracy and in a timely manner
Maintained knowledge of relevant Western Australian legislation
Acting Senior Contact Centre Support
WA Department Of Transport
02.2019 - 03.2020
Provide support for Contact Centre consultants
Escalated complaint enquiries
Analysed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Liaised with customers, management, and support team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Customer Service Consultant
WA Department Of Transport
11.2015 - 02.2019
Customer Contact Centre – phone based customer enquiries.
Exceeded performance targets consistently by maintaining strong call control and calm in stressful situations.
Documented customer calls in full to minimize confusion in future calls and facilitate complete resolutions to individual issues.
Maintained monthly KPI's in line with the centre guidelines for number of calls per day and length of calls.
Docent
Perth Zoo
09.2012 - 01.2018
Liaise with zoo visitors to enhance their experience and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
Supported security staff members by monitoring exhibits and guest safety.
Conducted small group tours of up to 20 visitors.
Assisted zoo staff with keeper talks
Snake handling team member
Volunteer animal carer
Waihi SPCA
01.2010 - 02.2011
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Helped with intake of newly surrendered animals, providing food, water and medical attention.
Customer Service Representative
AGL, Adelaide
01.2003 - 10.2003
Customer enquiries regarding connections and billing
Complaints management.
Maintained monthly KPI's in line with the centre guidelines for number of calls per day and length of calls.
Resource Planner
Telstra
08.2000 - 08.2002
Resource Management Group, Brisbane & Adelaide Metro Work Management Centres
Organizing daily work schedules to maximise the efficient use of field staff
Liaising with field Team Leaders and Managers.
Construction Scheduler
Telstra
09.1998 - 08.2000
Scheduling and managing project solutions for the Construction field workforce
Liaise with field staff, team leaders and managers to ensure timely completion of projects.
Customer Service Coordinator
Telstra
01.1997 - 09.1998
Established team responsible for advising customers of delays in new connections
Staff training
Respond to customer enquiries and complaints.
Customer Service Representative
Telstra
01.1995 - 01.1997
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Education
Certificate in Animal Care -
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand
12.2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons - Biology
QLD University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
1994
Associate Diploma of Applied Science - Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife
University of QLD
Gatton, QLD
1989
Skills
Operational Efficiency and Safety
Experienced in customer Service including dealing with escalated issues
Communications Strategies
Self-sufficient can work alone or as part of a team
Certification
Cert IV in Railcar Driving - TOI 42615
Timeline
Railcar Driver
Public Transport Authority
05.2021 - Current
Acting Sanctions Management Officer
WA Department Of Transport
03.2020 - 04.2021
Acting Senior Contact Centre Support
WA Department Of Transport
02.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Consultant
WA Department Of Transport
11.2015 - 02.2019
Docent
Perth Zoo
09.2012 - 01.2018
Volunteer animal carer
Waihi SPCA
01.2010 - 02.2011
Customer Service Representative
AGL, Adelaide
01.2003 - 10.2003
Resource Planner
Telstra
08.2000 - 08.2002
Construction Scheduler
Telstra
09.1998 - 08.2000
Customer Service Coordinator
Telstra
01.1997 - 09.1998
Customer Service Representative
Telstra
01.1995 - 01.1997
Certificate in Animal Care -
Otago Polytechnic
Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons - Biology
QLD University of Technology
Associate Diploma of Applied Science - Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife