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Michael Dickson

Michael Dickson

Bateau Bay,NSW

Summary

Seasoned Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Advocacy QA Supervisor

Belkin International
Global
04.2024 - Current

Led quality assurance (QA) for global and ANZ customer support via phone, chat, and email.

  • Conducted QA assessments and provided targeted coaching to improve agent performance.
  • Analyzed CSAT and QA data to uncover service risks and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Drove global calibration efforts to achieve consistency across diverse teams.
  • Developed reporting insights for leadership regarding quality metrics and support outcomes.
  • Achieved annual CSAT score improvement from 40% to 70% through targeted coaching.

Implemented CSAT root-cause tagging model to tackle recurring issues effectively.

  • Influenced changes in consumer law complaint handling and escalation procedures.
  • Collaborated with Sales to incorporate customer feedback into strategic initiatives.

Customer Advocacy Supervisor (ANZ)

Belkin International
Tuggerah, NSW
03.2018 - 04.2024

Led ANZ frontline customer support team, ensuring operational excellence and quality assurance.

  • Supervised resolution specialists to manage high-sensitivity escalations effectively.
  • Collaborated with Sales and Product teams to align services with regional customer needs.
  • Developed training and support content to satisfy compliance requirements.
  • Implemented best-in-class warranty claims handling for power protection post-sales service.
  • Re-aligned outsourced vendor operations to meet AU/NZ standards across all customer-facing processes.

Customer Service Representative

Hankook Tyre Australia
Macquarie Park, NSW
11.2016 - 03.2018

Managed high-volume client inquiries and processed B2B orders in SAP to enhance logistics support.

  • Processed complex SAP orders while monitoring stock and backorder statuses for accuracy.
  • Supported sales team by providing reporting, invoicing, and order tracking assistance.

Sales Operations Associate

Hankook Tyre Australia
Macquarie Park, NSW
06.2016 - 11.2016

Streamlined processes to reduce account approval time from over two weeks to under five days.

Managed customer contract data and analyzed sales figures to support operational goals.

  • Prepared comprehensive reports to aid sales decision-making.
  • Facilitated effective communication between sales and operational teams.

Customer Service Representative

Hankook Tyre Australia
Macquarie Park, NSW
04.2015 - 06.2016

Managed inbound inquiries and special orders while implementing Excel tools to enhance efficiency.

Promoted to NSW Sales Support lead, reducing administrative workload through Excel automation.

Customer Care & Order Management Officer

Belkin International
Tuggerah, NSW
12.2004 - 08.2014

Advanced from frontline support to leadership and order management roles.

  • Delivered high-quality service through effective pre- and post-sales communication.
  • Managed order processing, stock allocations, and dispatch scheduling with efficiency.
  • Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to resolve pricing and inventory discrepancies.
  • Led Order Entry Team, emphasizing training and knowledge sharing among team members.

Developed Delivered in Full on Time (DIFOT) reporting tools for enhanced delivery visibility.

  • Created tracking tools that improved dispatch timelines by addressing supply constraints.
  • Achieved promotion to Team Leader and subsequently to Order Management Lead throughout tenure.

Education

Diploma of Leadership and Management -

Global Training Institute
07-2023

Certificate IV in Frontline Management -

Central Coast Community College
09-2008

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Customer advocacy
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Training development
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Customer Advocacy QA Supervisor

Belkin International
04.2024 - Current

Customer Advocacy Supervisor (ANZ)

Belkin International
03.2018 - 04.2024

Customer Service Representative

Hankook Tyre Australia
11.2016 - 03.2018

Sales Operations Associate

Hankook Tyre Australia
06.2016 - 11.2016

Customer Service Representative

Hankook Tyre Australia
04.2015 - 06.2016

Customer Care & Order Management Officer

Belkin International
12.2004 - 08.2014

Diploma of Leadership and Management -

Global Training Institute

Certificate IV in Frontline Management -

Central Coast Community College
Michael Dickson