Dedicated Customer Service and administration professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admin officer
Rogers cold stores
Sherwood , Queensland
10.2012 - Current
Accounts receivable
Accounts Payable, entering supplier/creditor invoices and creating payment files
General admin duties, filing, scanning
Credits & adjustments
Customer service face to face, phone, and email
Quoting
Set up of new customer accounts Debtors & Creditors
Process customer inwards and outwards stock
Invoicing & weekly sales reporting
Arranging transport metro & interstate
CHEP & Loscam pallet transfers
Daily Banking
Ordering office supplies
Arranging repairs and maintenance of the office & warehouse
Liaising with freight forwarders and transport for inwards and outwards containers
Arranging casual staff for container unpacks
Managing freight bookings and time slots
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
Customer service officer
MDI Australia
Richlands, Queensland
02.2009 - 09.2012
Accounts Receivable
Process customer orders
Process Credits and Adjustments
Support sales team in NSW
Customer service – phones & email
Trade fair set up
Selling at the trade fairs
Process and Manage backorders
Invoicing
Picking orders
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions.
Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
Initiated investigations into complex or sensitive complaints, identifying solutions swiftly and to customer satisfaction.
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Customer Service Officer
Render Systems, Service Centre CSO
Carbrook, Australia
01.2007 - 01.2009
Processing customer orders and cash sales
Logistical liaisons with transport companies and stores/customers
Arranging transport for customer orders and sending them out in a timely manor
Arranging Queensland wide and interstate deliveries
Taking customer orders via phone and face to face
Banking
Supply customers with advice on products
Dispatching of customer orders
Taking stock orders for service centers
Processing orders for service centers and arranging transport
Purchase orders for manufacturing plant and service centers
Processing Goods In for service centers and manufacturing plant
Entering stocktake data
Some export experience.
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions.
Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
Initiated investigations into complex or sensitive complaints, identifying solutions swiftly and to customer satisfaction.
Managed payments, updated account balances and discussed subsequent payments with customers to keep accounts on track.
Business Manager
Spotless Services
Brisbane Airport, Queensland
01.1999 - 01.2007
In this position I was promoted from casual food and beverage attendant to supervisor, assistant outlet manager and then business manager
Budgeting and reforcasting
Knowledge of P and L’s, cost of goods, customer spend rates and strike rates
Selecting of new product ranges and costing
Rostering of staff, labor management, timesheets, and payroll
Invoicing, receipting of invoices and purchase summary
Stocktake, end of month, data entry and updating stock sheets
Stock control, ordering, quality control and problem supplier reports
Balancing of tills and banking of takings
Inputting relevant data into point-of-sale system
Recruiting, interviewing, reference checking and site inductions
Knowledge of Microsoft excel and basic formulas
Knowledge of Microsoft word
Price increasing
Functions
Liaising with suppliers and client
Food safety audits, safety observations and workplace inspections
General Filing
Staff reviews
Internal and external stock transfers
Oversaw office operations for organization by processing vital documentation, obtaining insurance verification and authorization for services.
Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Implemented automation strategies for office operations, correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
CA 1 Services, Airport
Townsville, Queensland
01.1996 - 01.1999
Customer service
Till balancing
Espresso machine operation
Eftpos machine use and obtaining summaries
Cash handling and till operation
Stock take, ordering of stock and stock control
Purchase summaries and invoicing
Use of general office and outlet equipment
Site inductions
Internal and external transfers
Purchase orders
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
Cut spending through effective inventory management and supply sourcing.
Created new recipes, outlined steps and training staff on correct preparation.
Food and Beverage attendant
B&R naturally fresh salads
Mackay, Queensland
01.1993 - 01.1995
Mon – Fri days only
Customer service
Operation of tills
Maintaining and cleaning of machinery
Stocktaking and ordering
General cleaning
General cooking
Opening and closing procedures
Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws and condiments throughout shift.
Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
checkout operator
Woolworths
Mackay, Queensland
01.1993 - 01.1995
Customer service
Checkout operation
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
News agency and store attendant
News Agency and general store
Finch Hatton
01.1990 - 01.1995
Customer service
Operation of tills
Pioneer permanent building society transactions
Ordering and sales returns
General cleaning
General cooking
Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments and carrying out heavy purchases.
Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Education
High School -
Mirani State High School
Mirani, QLD
Beauty Certificate 3 -
Tamblyn Academy of Beauty
Brisbane, QLD
No Degree - Bar Tending
TAFE Queensland - Mackay
Mackay, QLD
Skills
Microsoft Office
Inventory Management
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Office Equipment Operation
Customer Service
Multitasking and Prioritization
Data Entry and Maintenance
Order and Refund Processing
Reference’s
Melanie Russell (Sales coordinator MDI Australia) 0406 046 196
Ruth Lawson (National customer service manager River sands) 0401 989 941
Darren Riley (Render systems manufacturing manager) 0415 067 651
David Sawers (Operations manager Spotless services) 0401 875 712