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Naoko Okamoto

Melbourne,Japan

Summary

Driven Executive Lifestyle Manager(same as Super Visor) with experience as primary point of escalation for high-level client questions, needs, wants and complaints. Passionate about delivering superior interactions with customers by hearing issues, requirements and requests to provide first-class customized solutions. Dedicated to identifying trends by analyzing customer records, purchases, inquiries and complaints to develop rapid solutions.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service-Executive Lifestyle Manager

Ten Group Australia Pty. Ltd
05.2017 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Streamlined communication channels for improved efficiency in handling customer concerns.
  • Described product and service details to customers to provide information on benefits and advantages.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve service complaints.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Organized training sessions focused on enhancing team members'' product/benefit knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
  • Delivered exceptional training and hands-on motivation to team members to enhance customer satisfaction.

Shift Leader (Assistant Team Leader)

GAP Buster Worldwide Pty.Ltd
02.2010 - 01.2017
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new staff.
  • Trained and monitored staff on how to improve customer interactions.
  • Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations.
  • Provided detailed daily/monthly departmental reports and updated to senior management.
  • Effectively managed departmental expenses to stay within budget.
  • Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints.

Assistant Manager

Kuni's Japanese Restaurant
10.2000 - 01.2010
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties service techniques, and customer interactions.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering positive work environment.
  • Answered telephone inquiries from customers.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new staff.
  • Responsible for roaster and scheduling.
  • Responsible for analysis of monthly, weekly and daily sales reports.

Administrator and Customer Service

Zenisu Pty. Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
  • Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing calls for busy office.
  • Responsible for ringing up customers in timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service.
  • Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation.
  • Resolved product issues.
  • Computed accurate sales prices for purchase transactions.
  • Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
  • Stocked and rotated inventory regularly.

Assistant Tellers

Hokkaido Colonial Bank
01.1993 - 12.1994
  • Assisted customers for procedure of deposit, withdraw and transfer money.
  • Assisted tellers.
  • Responded customers questions and inquiries.

Receptionist and Administration

Sapporo Chamber Of Commerce Industly
04.1987 - 08.1992
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls and walk-in clients.
  • Maintained well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Coordinated all department meeting and functions for all department and visitors.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
  • Handled and processed confidential employee's information.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Business Marketing

Hales Institute Of Technology
Melbourne CBD
2003

Diploma - Hospitality Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne CBC
2002

Diploma - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Sapporo International Junior College
Sapporo, Japan
03.1987

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Complaint Handling
  • Live Chat Support
  • Call Center Experience
  • Online Chat and Email
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Training and Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude

Additional Information

Visa Status: Permanent Residence

Working Day/Hours: Flexible

Languages

Japanese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Customer Service-Executive Lifestyle Manager

Ten Group Australia Pty. Ltd
05.2017 - 02.2024

Shift Leader (Assistant Team Leader)

GAP Buster Worldwide Pty.Ltd
02.2010 - 01.2017

Assistant Manager

Kuni's Japanese Restaurant
10.2000 - 01.2010

Administrator and Customer Service

Zenisu Pty. Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2000

Assistant Tellers

Hokkaido Colonial Bank
01.1993 - 12.1994

Receptionist and Administration

Sapporo Chamber Of Commerce Industly
04.1987 - 08.1992

Advanced Diploma - Business Marketing

Hales Institute Of Technology

Diploma - Hospitality Management

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Diploma - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Sapporo International Junior College
Naoko Okamoto