Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Puaura Tuakanakore

Team Global Express
Blacktown,NSW
10
years of professional experience

Dedicated Customer Service Representative with proven skills in transport and warehousing for over 3 years, active listening, and quality control. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective problem-solving and mentorship.

Work History

Customer Case Investigator

3 Years 9 Months
Team Global Express | 12.2022 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and facts for case resolution.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting findings, supporting case arguments, and presenting evidence clearly.
  • Trained junior investigators on best practices in evidence collection and case management protocols.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Assisted in the development of investigative strategies, resulting in more efficient case resolutions.
  • Clearing base
  • Trained new dock hands on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Worked from home 2 days and work in the office 3 days a week
  • Contacted customers through email and phone calls to update where their freight is.
  • Dock Hand
  • Resolve customer enquiries to locate their freight
  • Managed a high volume of customer enquiries, providing accurate, timely, and professional administrative support.
  • Follow up on ETA, redirections, misdirected freight, book in deliveries
  • Created, updated, and maintained customer records and case information within Salesforce to support investigations and resolution processes.
  • Utilised IPEC & Toll Priority Track & Trace and internal systems to monitor freight movements, update records, and provide accurate status reports.
  • Coordinated freight collections, redirections, and delivery arrangements while ensuring compliance with business processes.
  • Liaised with internal departments, including Operations, Freight Solutions and Fleet teams, to coordinate time-critical and priority freight requirements.
  • Maintained detailed records and provided proactive communication to stakeholders regarding delivery updates and outcomes.

Food Process Worker

8 Months
Peppercorn Food Factory | 05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated machinery for efficient food processing and packaging.
  • Monitored quality control standards to ensure product safety and consistency.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new staff on production protocols and best practices.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
  • Prepared ingredients for processing, ensuring accurate measurements according to recipe specifications.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean, and properly sanitized.
  • Built and packed boxes for shipment.
  • Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
  • Checked products for grade, color, and size.
  • Loaded raw ingredients into appropriate kitchen equipment.

Food Artist

5 Months
Jansey's Bakery | 09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted with food preparation and presentation to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Supported kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
  • Trained new staff on food safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Completed daily tasks such as dishwashing, trash removal, and restocking while adhering to established safety protocols.
  • Prepared fresh, appetizing meals according to dietary guidelines and menu specifications.
  • Managed cash transactions efficiently and accurately, ensuring an organized financial process for the establishment.
  • Monitored food preparation and offered feedback on portion size and presentation.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Sales Assistant

2 Years 9 Months
Cook Islands Trading Corporation Supermarket | 09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of popular items and minimizing stockouts.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Collaborated with management to implement promotional strategies, boosting sales during peak seasons.
  • Utilized point-of-sale systems for efficient transaction processing and accurate record-keeping.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify service improvement opportunities, enhancing satisfaction rates.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • 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.
  • Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
  • Trained new staff on sales techniques and store policies, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Education

Mangaia School 2001 - 2005 | Cook Islands

Avarua School 2006 - 2008 | Cook Islands

Certificate of Achievement

Tereora College 2009 | Cook Islands

Certificate Of Achievement

Mangaia College 2010 - 2011 | Cook Islands

Certificate of Australian Mathematic

Tereora College 2012 | Cook Islands

Certificate Of Achievement

Skills

Customer service over phone
Active listening
Staff training
Quality control
Product and service solutions
Sales closing
POS systems expert
Customer relations
Relationship building
Payment processing
Product knowledge
Paperwork processing
Strong Operation and warehouse experience
Freight Handling
Outstanding knowledge of customer case investigation
Excellent warehouse safety and cleanliness standards

Timeline

Customer Case Investigator

Team Global Express
12.2022 - CurrentRead More

Food Process Worker

Peppercorn Food Factory
05.2021 - 01.2022Read More

Food Artist

Jansey's Bakery
09.2019 - 02.2020Read More

Sales Assistant

Cook Islands Trading Corporation Supermarket
09.2016 - 06.2019Read More

Mangaia School 2001 - 2005

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Avarua School 2006 - 2008

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Tereora College 2009

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Mangaia College 2010 - 2011

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Tereora College 2012

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Puaura Tuakanakore