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MARGARET VELLA

BLACKTOWN

Summary

Diligent , reliable applicant with high work ethic looking to rejoin work force after a 2 year hiatus due to the privatisation of government departments by the State Government. I have excellent customer services skills.

I am organised, dependable with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. I enjoy meeting and assisting people from all diverse backgrounds.

I understand it can be difficult to validate my experience via written application and therefore would be keen to meet with you in person to discuss how my skills could ideally fit in with this position.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

Yours truly

Margaret Vella

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Registration Clerk

Karen's Registration Service
01.1985 - 08.2021

Acted on behalf of my clients in the Legal Profession when their clients purchasing a property.


Attending property settlements in order to finalise matter to the benefit of client selling or purchasing by checking documentation and cheques.


Attended to the filing of court documents in all jurisdictions.


Attending to the payment and stamping of documents at the Office of State Revenue.


Attending to the registration of documentation at the Land Titles Office.


Liaising with bank staff, solicitors, sheriffs office, court Registrars.


Clerical Assistant

Land Titles Office
03.1981 - 06.1985
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained records of material flow, compiling and organizing related data.

Clerical Office Assistant

Australia Post
03.1980 - 02.1981
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.

Sales Assistant

Grace Brothers
01.1975 - 12.1980
  • 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.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Communicated orders to vendors, scheduling carriers for pickup if needed.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Pharmacy Assistant

Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
04.1973 - 12.1975
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Operated cash register and performed front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Basic Microsoft Word skills

Basic Keyboarding

High work ethic

Excellent Problem solving skills

Can work within a team environment

Have collaborative attitude

Have great empathy and listening skills

Timeline

Legal Registration Clerk

Karen's Registration Service
01.1985 - 08.2021

Clerical Assistant

Land Titles Office
03.1981 - 06.1985

Clerical Office Assistant

Australia Post
03.1980 - 02.1981

Sales Assistant

Grace Brothers
01.1975 - 12.1980

Pharmacy Assistant

Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
04.1973 - 12.1975
MARGARET VELLA