With more than 10 years in customer service, I've worked hard to refine my communication, problem-solving, and empathy skills. I strive to exceed expectations, resolve issues effectively, and foster strong client relationships. I believe my background has prepared me to adapt and provide valuable support in any dynamic environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance & Cleaning Manager
DustAway Cleaning Services
Campbelltown, NSW
08.2016 - Current
Managed the submission of repair requests to the maintenance team - external contractors, prioritizing timely action and overseeing the process from initiation to completion to ensure efficient resolution
Responded to customer inquiries and maintenance requests through phone, email, and online platforms with empathy and accuracy.
Schedules -assign team members to specific duties.
Assessed quality and approved work before releasing to clients
Cleaning of domestic, offices, commercial buildings
Executed various cleaning tasks in accordance with industry standards and client expectations
Maintained strong client relationships through open communication and responsiveness to their specific needs
Maintained records of service requests from clients regarding specific cleaning, maintenance and repairs requirements.
Credit & Remit Controller
Optus
Macquarie Park, NSW
08.2008 - 05.2014
Responsible for aged debt collection, dealing with warehouse for shipping Credit & Remit Controller and product queries Stock Control/ Data Entry/Deliveries Customer service
Managing over 150 debtors accounts
Navigation across multiple screens and databases
Set and monitor credit limits review credit records to determine when balances need replenishing, run/review weekly reports for dealers/vendors, responsible for resolving clients issues and enquiries, processing various applications, proof of delivery, credit notes, returns, and liaise internally to progress any problems that are being handled in any other department
Daily banking, cash allocation and reconciliation
Rectification of previously mismanaged accounts liaison with the Customer Service Manager/ Accounts Payable visitation to customers from time to time, develop strong relationship with clients/vendors responsible for opening new accounts/store, reviewing credit application, Veda Credit report
Managing 5 drop box, New Accounts, Dealer Code queries, Payment advice, Modification.
Assist Financial Account Managers
HP Financial Services- Hewlett Packard
Rhodes, NSW
03.2003 - 01.2008
Collaborate with FAM in managing relations with clients, HP and Customer Delivery Specialist Resellers
Administer add-on or follow-on business, generate and collect documents, process various applications
Enter customer and transaction information required for lease administration activities (contract generation, booking, funding) in systems, responsible for completion of asset level detail entry
Arrange to receive and proactively manage/reconcile supplier invoices (HP or external Suppliers)
Prepare package for compliance review/ prepare booking and funding packages
Track deal funding to completion of payment
Coordinate/follow-up/reconcile on activities necessary for deal processing
Conduct initial and final compliance review pursuant to schedule of Authorization (1mil -USD) Check customer and supplier against Sanctioned Parties List/ AML at the time of funding and booking
Share accountability with colleagues in Customer Delivery Team to optimize customer experience and achieve team goals
Undertakes inbound/outbound calls, maintains call records, systems entries are accurate and up to date
Attending to Sales/ Sales supports queries executing legal documents, delegates work fairly and evenly within Staff and Supervising and training staff.
Transaction Processing Officer/Teller
ANZ Bank
Strathfield, NSW
04.1999 - 02.2003
Sale and encashment of Travelers Cheques and Foreign Cash Processing of all other Foreign Exchange transactions Processing card related transactions including payments/withdrawal Cross Sell and Up Sell at every opportunity Ensure all audit, control and compliance requirements are strictly adhered to at all times, and all other functions as determined by line management
Voucher extraction/examination Special Clearance/Dishonor/Transactional query's internal and external stakeholder Processing and approving calques
New accounts opening/Business and Personal Accounts/Cash Handling Ensuring documents and completed and executed correctly and processed on time
Provide financial services (including advice on relevant products and services to suit customer needs as authorized by the Bank by way of an Authorization to Provide Financial Products
Technical knowledge of Branch Delivery Systems and Customer Service Systems Adhere to Bank policy and procedures at all times Informing staff of relevant information and issues Delegates work fairly and evenly within Staff and Supervising and training staff
Taking ownership of employee related issues
Participates with the implementation of new systems and processes
Organize team Meetings, Problem Solving.
Currency Verification Operator
Reserve Bank of Australia
Martin Place, NSW
01.1997 - 01.1999
Preparing notes for processing, cash handling
Preparing accounting entries return etc
Maintaining and extracting statistics, reconciliation
Verifying entries and balances, checking returns and statistics
Preparation of regular reports and summaries of accounting activities
Reconciling of rejected notes
Data Entry/ General Administration
Staff Training, Customer Service - Internal-external Stakeholder Liaison with customer to clarity requests and to ensure corrects design
Telephone enquires and Reception Duties Management.
Education
Accredited Customer Service Excellence Workshop - Customer Service
TAFE
Granville, NSW
08.2004
Certificate III In Business Administration - Business Administration
South Western Sydney Institute
Miller, NSW
11.2003
Financial Services Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Tafe
Ultimo, NSW
10.2002
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance & Cleaning Manager
DustAway Cleaning Services
08.2016 - Current
Credit & Remit Controller
Optus
08.2008 - 05.2014
Assist Financial Account Managers
HP Financial Services- Hewlett Packard
03.2003 - 01.2008
Transaction Processing Officer/Teller
ANZ Bank
04.1999 - 02.2003
Currency Verification Operator
Reserve Bank of Australia
01.1997 - 01.1999
Accredited Customer Service Excellence Workshop - Customer Service
TAFE
Certificate III In Business Administration - Business Administration
South Western Sydney Institute
Financial Services Accounting - Accounting And Finance
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