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KOVEL DRABSCH

KOVEL DRABSCH

Nelson Bay,NSW

Summary

Talented professional with expert sales history and ability to communicate well with all age groups .

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Aged Care Worker

HammondCare Group
Cardiff, NSW
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important information.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Care Worker

Uniting Care
Salamander Bay, NSW
12.2020 - 09.2021

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  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Created personalized care plans for each patient that focused on their unique needs, preferences, and goals.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.

Customer service

Seabreeze Hotel
Nelson Bay, NSW
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Provided ongoing guest service.

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Store Manager

Jewel Of The Bay
Nelson Bay, NSW
12.2018 - 12.2019


  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Engage well with customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward store theft.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

STORE MANAGER

ANGUS & COOTE
Salamander Bay, NSW
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Excellent customer service
  • Store opening and closing
  • Money handling, banking and balancing
  • Training of new team members
  • Rostering
  • Maintaining and monitoring budgets and store targets.
  • Explore and resolve any customer complaints.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Provided positive first impressions.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost items per sale.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

BMT Tax Depreciation
Newcastle, NSW
02.2012 - 11.2013
  • NEWCASTLE
  • Customer service
  • Assisting the clients in the progression of their tax report for their investment property
  • Gathering personal information from the customers
  • Building a quick rapport with the customer over the phone
  • Taking payment and keeping the customer up to date with the report
  • Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Built relationships with colleagues to facilitate teamwork, cooperation and success.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

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  • Strategized with sales team to prospect and qualify potential customers within assigned geographic territories.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Presented information to customers, peers and management.

COMPLAINTS CASE MANAGER, COMPLEX COMPLAINTS MANAGER

Telstra
Newcastle, NSW
01.2010 - 01.2012


  • Building a trusted relationship with the clients
  • Explore all avenues to resolve the complaint
  • Communicate with both customer and Telecommunications Ombudsman
  • Resolve the complaint within a strict time frame
  • Oversaw communication and research to achieve full resolution of complaints inquiries.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

TEAM LEADER / SALES ASSISTANT

MYER PTY LTD
Orange, NSW
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Sales in Electrical, Toys, White goods, Luggage and Furniture departments
  • Special ordering of furniture specific to clients requests
  • Customer service
  • Opening & Closing procedures of store
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
  • Adhered to rigorous standards for customer service, merchandising and operational safety.

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SALES ASSISTANT / TRADE DESK MANAGER

Bunnings Warehouse
Orange, NSW
01.2000 - 10.2005
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling, stock ordering for special orders
  • Trade enquires
  • Office duties
  • Demonstrated items to customers and created customer awareness, interest and sales.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Offered basic technical support for clients on wide range of company products.
  • Collaborated with store management and program leadership to suggest actionable improvements and corrective action plans.
  • Executes excellent sales floor merchandising and selling.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Personal Carer

Mable
Corlette, NSW
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.

Education

OH&S Certification -

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
01.2015

Senior First Aid Certificate -

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
03.2016

Certificate IV In Retail Management -

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
02.2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Communication skills
  • Merchandising
  • Customer Relations
  • Store display's
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Accurate money handling

Timeline

Personal Carer - Mable
09.2022 - Current
Community Aged Care Worker - HammondCare Group
09.2021 - 09.2022
Care Worker - Uniting Care
12.2020 - 09.2021
Customer service - Seabreeze Hotel
12.2019 - 10.2020
Store Manager - Jewel Of The Bay
12.2018 - 12.2019
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - BMT Tax Depreciation
02.2012 - 11.2013
STORE MANAGER - ANGUS & COOTE
01.2012 - 12.2018
COMPLAINTS CASE MANAGER, COMPLEX COMPLAINTS MANAGER - Telstra
01.2010 - 01.2012
TEAM LEADER / SALES ASSISTANT - MYER PTY LTD
11.2005 - 01.2010
SALES ASSISTANT / TRADE DESK MANAGER - Bunnings Warehouse
01.2000 - 10.2005
University of Newcastle - OH&S Certification ,
University of Newcastle - Senior First Aid Certificate ,
University of Newcastle - Certificate IV In Retail Management,
KOVEL DRABSCH