Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Publishing Assistant /Customer Service Representative
CIS Publishers & Read Education
01.1991 - 09.2001
Participated in meetings and conference calls to gather and communicate document layout and production process information and represent production function.
Worked within multilevel approval structures to maintain quality standards for work.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Managing and meeting daily goals and tasks
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Managing national and international orders
Involved in open communication with schools and large businesses
Upselling product
Participated in regular training and upskilling
Customer Service Representative
Coles Group
01.1985 - 12.1991
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
Managing transactions with customers
Collecting cash and card payments
Teacher's Assistant
CIS
01.1993 - 12.1995
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Behavioural management of children. (one on one support for disruptive children).
Bookshop Manager
CIS Publishing
01.1990 - 12.1990
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Preston College of TAFE
VIC
Skills
Product Knowledge
Eager and Willing to Learn
Personable and Bubbly
Special Requests
Active Listening
Sales Expertise
Retail Sales Customer Service
Credit Card Payment Processing
Returns Policies
Customer Relations
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
CIS
01.1993 - 12.1995
Publishing Assistant /Customer Service Representative
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