Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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LOUISE PORTELLI

Mount Druitt,NSW

Summary

Seeking to grow my skill set and develop new opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Support Specialist

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Helped cultivate and maintain business relationships by professionally handling partner and customer needs.
  • Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
  • Prepared and presented sales reports and customer profiles to upper management.
  • Learned and frequently used multiple sales systems to investigate, track, and correct customers' issues.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts and existing customers.
  • Followed up on web leads, pre-qualified contacts and converted potential customers into sales appointments.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Manged NDIS clients core budgets and create service agreements
  • Liaise with support coordinators and plan mangers to make sure clients are not over spending
  • Contacting new clients to set up quotes and consultations for the sales manager
  • Added new clients into the company systems
  • Processed quote and consultations
  • Follow up with existing clients

Cleaning Team Leader

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Investigated guest complaints and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction and establish trust.
  • Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
  • Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
  • Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
  • Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
  • Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
  • Addressed customer feedback and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
  • Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Cleaner

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
05.2021 - 08.2021

Returned to work after maternity leave

Maternity Leave

Home Duty
04.2020 - 05.2021

Cared for new baby

Performed normal household duties

Cleaner

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
  • Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs on various cleaning tools and equipment.

Carer

Home Duty
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Parenting
  • Transferrable skills include –
  • Conflict resolution
  • Budgeting
  • Prioritising
  • Work under pressure
  • Negotiation skills
  • Decision making
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Effective time management
  • Role model and mentor, Caring for a visually impaired patient

RSO Recruitment Agency
09.2016 - 11.2016

Pick
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Pick packing items for McDonalds
  • Labelling
  • Stacking pallets
  • Cling wrap pallets

Hair Salon Assistant

Vera Home Salon
05.2011 - 02.2012
  • Washing and colouring hair
  • Blow drying
  • Straightening hair

Sales Assistant

Payless Shoes
01.2009 - 11.2010
  • Customer service
  • Operate cash register
  • Stocking shelves
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.

Education

Year 11 -

Bidwill High

Skills

  • Personalized Support
  • Effective Selling Techniques
  • Following Supervisor Instructions
  • Phone Answering
  • Superior Organizational Skills
  • Meeting KPIs
  • Google Docs
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Microsoft Access
  • Revenue Growth
  • Active Learning
  • Cleaning and Sanitation

Timeline

Sales Support Specialist

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
08.2022 - Current

Cleaning Team Leader

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
08.2021 - 10.2022

Cleaner

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
05.2021 - 08.2021

Maternity Leave

Home Duty
04.2020 - 05.2021

Cleaner

Aussie Gardening & Cleaning
04.2019 - 04.2020

Carer

Home Duty
01.2017 - 04.2019

RSO Recruitment Agency
09.2016 - 11.2016

Pick
01.2013 - 01.2015

Hair Salon Assistant

Vera Home Salon
05.2011 - 02.2012

Sales Assistant

Payless Shoes
01.2009 - 11.2010

Year 11 -

Bidwill High
LOUISE PORTELLI