Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary Of Attributes
Career Focus - Career Objective
References
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lauren Browne

Bellara,QLD

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Officer

Toll Group
08.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed cases to ensure information is correct.
  • Liaise with Case Managers on any discrepancies.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Manager Customer Service

Everhard Industries
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Maintained knowledge of company products and services to promptly resolve complaints and concerns.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely DIFOT reports across the whole business.
  • Responsible for major accounts including; all customer enquiries, reporting for each account on discrepancies and financial data.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to customer service standards.
  • Scheduled, assigned, and monitored daily work activities of customer service team members.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Encouraged team members to provide feedback on how they can better serve customers' needs.

Team Leader Customer Service

Followmont Transport
11.2016 - 10.2021
  • Scheduled, assigned, and monitored daily work activities of customer service team members.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Provided guidance to customer service representatives in resolving complex customer issues.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Identified areas for improvement within existing processes regarding customer services operations.
  • Responsible for eight major accounts which included; adherence to strict requirements to track freight, identify misses and report issues within set timeframes. Complete DIFOT reports across the business. Liaise with customers on lost, damaged freight and ETA timeframes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, technical support.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted with recruiting and hiring perspective candidates.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new customer service personnel.

Administration Officer

Australian Skills Management Institute (ASMI)
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Compiled correspondence such as letters, memos and emails on behalf of senior staff members.
  • Student enrollments in courses required me to liaise with both domestic and international students to obtain information for enrolment.
  • Responded to queries raised by customers via email or social media channels in a professional manner.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls and responded to customer enquiries promptly and courteously.
  • Updated and successfully cleared high volume of files daily with reliable accuracy.
  • Set appointments and managed meeting schedule, as well as organizing travel both domestic and nationally.
  • Managed and maintained office filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately stored and easily retrievable.
  • Responsible to have Certificates of course completion notarized and attested before sending internationally.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Columbans College
Caboolture, QLD
11-2013

Skills

  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Client Engagement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Relations
  • Account Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Process Improvement
  • Staffing Oversight
  • Work Prioritization
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Administrative Support
  • Calm Under Pressure

Summary Of Attributes

Communication skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and at all levels in the workplace. My oral skills are demonstrated through interacting with customers, team members and colleagues.

Customer Service: I have excellent customer service skills which I gained whilst working in multiple customer service roles. I used these skills daily in my various roles. I enjoy the staff and customer interaction and working hard to ensure their needs are met and they are happy with the service they receive from me, which then reflects their opinion of the business and at times determined whether they would use our services.

Team skills: I enjoy working in happy and productive teams, as well as working independently without supervision. At Everhard Industries I managed the national call centre, and at Followmont I manage a team of 17 staff. Both roles required me to deal with the day to day running of the call centre, responsible for major accounts and deal with escalations.

Time Management skills: Able to prioritise and organise my time effectively to cover my workload. At Everhard Industries I was responsible for the running of the national call centre, all major accounts and reporting, At Followmont I am responsible for eight major accounts and 17 staff covering customer service, pick-ups, freight office and reception. My ability to organise my time is essential so that I can provide excellent customer service to my major clients as well being available to my team, to assist with questions and customer enquiry escalations.

Personal attributes: I have a positive attitude, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible, eager to learn and a dependable team member.

Career Focus - Career Objective

To secure a rewarding and challenging position where I can utilise my knowledge and experience which I have gained so far but will provide me with the opportunity to continue to grow and learn.

References

Can be provided on request.

Accomplishments

  • Everhard Industries I lost two team members within my first week of training, leaving me with one staff member, which was a month before our migration to a national call centre. By the time I left, I had a team of seven which I recruited and trained. My team’s ability to support the business in customer service duties was highly regarded.
  • Followmont Transport I commenced with no transport or call centre experience. I worked hard and was promoted to Team Leader, overseeing 17 staff, as well as still looking after eight major accounts. I was Nominated and won Young Achiever of the Year award in 2020

Certification

  • BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration
  • CHC30712 Certificate III in Children's Services
  • SIT20107 Certificate II in Tourism

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Officer

Toll Group
08.2023 - Current

Manager Customer Service

Everhard Industries
10.2021 - 05.2023

Team Leader Customer Service

Followmont Transport
11.2016 - 10.2021

Administration Officer

Australian Skills Management Institute (ASMI)
03.2015 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

St Columbans College
Lauren Browne