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Maia Dehar

Springvale South

Summary

Personable and dedicated Customer Service Representative with extensive experience in the customer service and hospitality industries. I have a proven track record of multitasking, attentiveness, knowledgeability and service excellency.

I am confident that my combination of customer service expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills make me a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Canterbury Timber Windows & Doors
Clayton South, Victoria
03.2025 - Current
  • Dedicated customer service professional with experience supporting clients in the timber and building materials sector.
  • Managed numerous email inboxes, as well as phone calls, and in-person representation for clients.
  • Responded to customer requests for products and services.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Developed product quotations for a new and existing customer base.
  • Provided assistance to the sales representatives.
  • Computed and created purchase orders for purchased products.
  • Identification of order complications and errors for rectification.
  • Maintained numerous Excel sheets for tracking multiple departmental items, inclusive of estimating errors, updated lead times on products, and site manager details.
  • Continuous stakeholder management, both external and internal.
  • Coordinated with clients, site managers, and internal teams to adjust schedules, manage last-minute changes, and ensure the delivery of the product.
  • Managed large volumes of complex orders, anywhere between 30 - 100+ daily and processed them efficiently to meet company KPIs, as well as customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities by juggling numerous tasks simultaneously, without sacrificing quality.
  • Liaised with the internal international team for continuous improvement of knowledge and systems.
  • Organized products for in-office pickups and postage needs of customers.
  • Completed warranty and service-related tasks for customer needs.
  • Processed credit forms for internal mistakes, supplier errors, and product damage.
  • Liaised with the external supplier for product details, quotations, lead times, and overall improvement issues.
  • Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
  • Investigation of customer complications and internal issues to identify the cause of the problem and work towards a resolution for customer satisfaction.
  • Proficient in multitasking and utilizing multiple computer systems to manage a daily workload.

Subject Matter Expert

StarTek Melbourne
09.2021 - 08.2024

Subject Matter Expert - Front of House tasks

  • Use of the telephony system, i.e., Genesys, for incoming and outgoing calls, and administrative work for KPIs. High intake call environment of 20 - 80 calls per day.
  • Responsible for coaching agents and leading on- and off-site customer support training for new members.
  • Reviewed, managed, and completed survey response investigations for negative results.
  • Orchestrated encouragement and engagement biweekly emails to improve engagement among agents.
  • Maintained healthy staff morale by creating a fun, educational environment, with a high level of employee engagement.
  • Created Excel sheets for reporting periods.
  • Handled customer inquiries, escalations, answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner.
  • Kept accurate records of all interactions, including customer names, addresses, and phone numbers, across numerous systems for future calls.
  • Supervised a team of 7 to 9 agents, aided in their training, and ensured that customer service standards were met while the team lead was away.
  • Responded to a large number of calls related to product and service inquiries (e.g., general inquiries, service order follow-ups, etc.).
  • System testing for new systems to be deployed internally.

Subject Matter Expert/Technical Trainer - Back of House tasks

  • Managed and organized company inboxes, ensuring KPIs are being met.
  • Delegated workloads and assisting management team to drive for success.
  • Analyzed and responded to inbound emails from electricians, builders, retailers and customers.
  • Drafted and sent outbound emails for queries and service order related works.
  • Attended and hosted meetings for KPI reports, training sessions and well-being checks.
  • Received multiple company awards for high performance and exceeding expectations.
  • Headed training for life support updates and refresher training for call centre agents.
  • Assisted and coordinated backlog removal for the back of house network connections department.

Enquiries and Complaints Specialist tasks

  • Ticket creation for enquiries and complaints
  • Maintained records of general customer service data as well as customer complaints and results using SAP Cloud - FUSE.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or by email to provide information about services and applications.
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to the correct higher department for further investigation.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer application/services questions.
  • Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
  • Analyzed customer complaints and service trends to identify and correct systematic issues.

Contract Support

CBRE Melbourne
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Creation of company processes and procedures.
  • Re-formatting and organizing of legal permits for contractors and visitors.
  • Coordinated company events for team engagement.
  • Adhered to filing system and streamlined contractor access.
  • Creation and processing of POs for vendors.
  • Provide consistent assistance to critical facilities manager onsite and remote.
  • Documenting meetings by taking and filing minutes.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of products while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.
  • Performed physical inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Maintained records of new staff onboarding and training
  • Close engagement with clients, ensuring strong relationships are created.
  • Forecasting of billing for future month.

Cook/Owner

Mercer's Meals
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared healthy meals for local clientele
  • Created branding
  • Social media advertising
  • Trained staff - staff of 2
  • Packaged and delivered meals
  • Ran website and marketing
  • Created menu plans
  • Dealt with customer inquiries.

Server/Waitress/Kitchen Hand/Part Time Cook in Training/Shift Supervisor

Picasso's on Graham
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Re-stocked kitchen supplies and preparing lists of food products for delivery
  • Entered orders in the restaurant system so that they can be passed on to the kitchen staff
  • Prepared all garnishments, proper glassware, and bar service essentials for the evening
  • Performed all duties while working within a fast-paced team environment
  • Stocked inventory, cleaned and set-up lines, organized team positions, and performed other various morning tasks to open shop for the day
  • Prepared beverages for staff, clients and others
  • Made sure that the kitchen is spotless and clean at the end of the working day
  • Helped to recruit, induct and on board new team members
  • Ensured that the kitchen and service areas meet hygienic and safety standards
  • Poured and served drinks for patrons
  • Handled complaints from customers
  • Interacted with guests and engaging them in casual conversation
  • Completed all cash or credit card transactions.

Allrounder/Management Trainee

Southern Restaurants
12.2015 - 04.2019
  • Provided customer service and was involved in training new hires
  • Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation
  • Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and correcting previous bad experience & ensuring customer's return
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, ensuring all health and safety checks were completed
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
  • Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
  • Handled currency and credit transactions efficiently
  • Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering
  • Ensured workplace was up to industry standard by completing cleaning checks, temperatures of raw and cooked food and dress code checks for employees
  • Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  • Attended to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions
  • Managed daily team up to 8-10 staff on shift
  • Effectively managing KPIs and service levels.

Receptionist

Ramada Resort Phillip Island
03.2016 - 11.2016
  • Greeted in a professional manner any visitors who come to the reception desk
  • Arranged the office equipment in the most productive way possible
  • Dealt with any enquiries or requests for information quickly and efficiently
  • Filed paperwork and administrative records in the correct place
  • Mapped out routes and directions for incoming guests.

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Coffee Collective Wonthaggi
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Ensured the highest Health & Safety standards are followed throughout the cafe
  • Cleaned and tidied dining rooms so they are ready for food service
  • Complied with all company hazard analysis and food safety policies
  • Completed telephone orders
  • Processed cash/card transactions properly
  • Assisted with the preparation of food
  • Offered guests refreshments, desserts, teas and coffee
  • Assisted with the preparation of food for presentation.

Education

Completion of Year 11 -

Wonthaggi Secondary College
Wonthaggi, VIC
12.2017

Skills

Experience in leadership

Fast Learner

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Analytical Thinking

Process Analysis

Data Analysis

Verbal and Written Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Complex Product Knowledge

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/12/1999
  • Nationality: Maori

References

Josh Karis - Customer Care Manager at Jemena

Work Email: josh.karis@jemena.com.au
Personal Email: joshkaris@hotmail.com
Contact Number: 0427 475 966

Naish Drake - Restaurant General Manager at Southern Restaurants

Personal Email: naish.drake@me.com

Contact Number: 0466 251 018

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Canterbury Timber Windows & Doors
03.2025 - Current

Contract Support

CBRE Melbourne
10.2023 - 12.2023

Subject Matter Expert

StarTek Melbourne
09.2021 - 08.2024

Cook/Owner

Mercer's Meals
11.2020 - 06.2021

Server/Waitress/Kitchen Hand/Part Time Cook in Training/Shift Supervisor

Picasso's on Graham
03.2019 - 11.2019

Receptionist

Ramada Resort Phillip Island
03.2016 - 11.2016

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Coffee Collective Wonthaggi
03.2016 - 09.2016

Allrounder/Management Trainee

Southern Restaurants
12.2015 - 04.2019

Completion of Year 11 -

Wonthaggi Secondary College
Maia Dehar