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Education
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Laura James

Laura James

Townsville,QLD

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated individual seeking to launch a career in the mining industry. While I may not have direct experience in mining, I bring a strong foundation of transferable skills from previous roles, including exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Eager to learn and adapt, I am highly motivated to contribute to a dynamic team environment. Prepared to obtain any additional necessary certifications. I am excited to embrace the challenges and opportunities within the mining sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Specialist

DFP Recruitment
Townsville, QLD
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Answered incoming customer inquiries regarding product and service information.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product features and benefits.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting software applications used by customers.
  • Diagnosed hardware, software, and network problems using established methods.
  • Utilized remote access tools to provide assistance to customers.

Aviation Office Administrator/Student Liaison Officer

Townsville Helicopters/National Aviation Academy
Townsville, QLD
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Directed and Managed recruitment and enrollments for Prospective students for direct enrollments and in collaboration with Third party provides.
  • Monitored student progresses and Maintained Confidential recordkeeping.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments, Charters, Transfers, Flights and Students operations.

Worked closely with the Social Media & Marketing Manager with:

  • Creating and developing social media content and advisement on Company Websites, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
  • Creating business and student campaign's
  • Designing and ordering of marketing & product materials

Utilized systems

Jotfrom ,Xero, Micosoft Office, Mailchimp, Rezdy, Canva, 3CX, Smart, Passtab

Weighbridge Operator

Infrabuild | Programmed
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked 12 hour Night and day shifts for many days at a time over shipment periods.
  • Documented test result data and value of materials to maintain shipping, receiving and production records
  • Utilized standard formulas to prepare measurement tables and conversion charts
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays
  • Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.

Christmas Casual Floor Manager

Chico Rio
Townsville, QLD
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed store opening and closing procedures to optimize store readiness and maintain strict financial controls
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities
  • Trained, motivated and oversaw team of 20+ delivering outstanding service to every customer.

Temp A03 Business Support Officer

Department of Housing and Public Works | Hays
Townsville, QLD
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Multi-line phone systems.
  • Prioritized responses to housing maintenance emergencies and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch fleet.
  • Handled more than 80 calls per day to assist customers and dispatch services.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.

Administrative Assistant

Safety & Emergency Training
Townsville, QLD
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted course trainers with materials for: First Aid CPR, Confined Space, White Card, Standard 11, Working at Heights and more.

  • Assisted all new students inquiring about financial aid, including walk-ins, callers and emailed information requests
  • With a Class C License managed daily errands and maintenance of work vehicle.
  • Managed phone calls from clients and provided informative answers to questions
  • Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
  • Coordinated project materials, including managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports
  • Maintained status reports, providing management with updated information for client projects
  • Studied permits and verified worker compliance and environmental safety procedures in accordance to permits.
  • Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.

Education

Heavy Rigid Licence

Graduate School of Motoring
12-2024

White Card -

Safety & Emergency Training
08.2020

Certificate III in Fitness -

Academy Of Fitness Business
03.2017

Attack Firefighting Equipment -

Safety & Emergency Training
01.2020

Blue Card -

Working With Children Card
11-2024

First Aid CPR -

Australia Wide First Aid
02.2023

Industry Authority Card -

TMR
02.2021

Certificate III in Business Administration -

Selectability Training
08.2020

Utilized Systems

  • Jotform
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mailchimp
  • Rezdy
  • Canva
  • 3CX
  • Smart
  • Passtab
  • CRM System

References

Michelle Arnold Owner/Operations Manager

Townsville Helicopters/National Aviation Australia/ Zephair/ Aviatrix

0438 027 367 Michelle@tsvheli.com.au

Clasina Anderson

Resourcing Specialist 

Programmed

0400507855 Clasina.anderson@programmed.com.au

Dillan Shayne

Manager 

Chico Rio Townsville 

ph: 0457485229

Patrick Dunne

Branch Manager 

Infrabuild Recycling 

ph: 0427283522 Patrick.Dunne@infrabuild.com

Peter Cats

Branch Supervisor 

Infrabuild Recycling 

ph: 0428382407 

Peter.Cats@infrabuild.com

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist

DFP Recruitment
03.2024 - 11.2024

Aviation Office Administrator/Student Liaison Officer

Townsville Helicopters/National Aviation Academy
09.2022 - 02.2024

Christmas Casual Floor Manager

Chico Rio
09.2021 - 12.2021

Weighbridge Operator

Infrabuild | Programmed
03.2021 - 07.2022

Temp A03 Business Support Officer

Department of Housing and Public Works | Hays
10.2020 - 01.2021

Administrative Assistant

Safety & Emergency Training
09.2019 - 10.2020

White Card -

Safety & Emergency Training

Certificate III in Fitness -

Academy Of Fitness Business

Attack Firefighting Equipment -

Safety & Emergency Training

Blue Card -

Working With Children Card

First Aid CPR -

Australia Wide First Aid

Industry Authority Card -

TMR

Certificate III in Business Administration -

Selectability Training

Heavy Rigid Licence

Graduate School of Motoring
Laura James