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Rica Lindeman

Summary

Adept at fostering positive client relationships and resolving disputes, I excelled in roles at St Agnes Parish, enhancing customer satisfaction and team productivity. My background showcases a blend of excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in meeting business objectives whilst keeping the customer in focus ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Australian Petboarding

Manager/Caretaker/Customer Service
03.2024 - Current
  • Meeting and greeting customers, checking in/out animals.
  • Cash handling, EFTPOS, daily bank reconciliations.
  • Making electronic bookings and general administration.
  • Maintain clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Administration of medications to animals.
  • Taking animals to the Vet on a needs basis.
  • On call, taking phone enquiries and conducting welfare checks after hours.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Working effectively in fast-paced environment
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.


Senior Housing Officer

Community Housing Ltd
03.2019 - 01.2024


  • Advised landlords on tenancy issues, including rent arrears and repairs.
  • Prepared reports detailing property inspections, maintenance work carried out.
  • Obtained quotes from contractors for repair work to maintain property.
  • Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and

organisational goals.

  • Advised residents on tenancy and estate management services information.
  • Organised home visits to assess applicants' eligibility for housing services.
  • Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
  • Inspected properties to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Dealt with deceased estates/tenants
  • Liaison with NSW Trustee and Guardian
  • Investigated complaints from residents about noise nuisance or anti-social

behaviour.

  • Assessed eligibility of applicants in accordance with predetermined criteria to fill

vacancies.

  • Ensured that all legal documents associated with tenancies are completed

correctly.

  • Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs and policies.
  • Collaborated closely with social workers to provide support for vulnerable households.
  • Negotiated tenancy agreements with prospective tenants and landlords.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet

deadlines.

  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Client Support Officer

Lindeman Lawyers Pty Ltd
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Meeting and greeting clients
  • Set up and maintenance of client files
  • Responsible for archiving register
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of customer feedback surveys, gathering valuable insights for future service improvements.
  • Mentored junior team members by sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback on performance improvements.
  • Provided personalised support by understanding each client''s unique needs and preferences.

Manager Community & Accommodation Services

St Agnes Parish
08.2009 - 02.2016
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organised, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching

to drive performance outcomes.

  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarising operational

performance metrics.

  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances
  • Effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Led a team of 20 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level

Education

No Degree - Accidental Counsellor Course

TAFE
Port Macquarie
05-2014

No Degree - Most Modules Certificate IV in Mental Health

TAFE NSW
Port Macquarie, NSW
08-2013

Diploma - Marketing, Accounting And Business Studies

Institute of Higher Marketing (IHM)
Goteborg, Sweden
03-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Communication, Minor in Sociology

Goteborg University
Goteborg,Sweden
02-1995

Skills

  • Friendly, calm with a measured demeanour
  • Excellence in dealing with vulnerable individuals, grief and loss
  • Teamwork, facilitation and collaboration
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent active listening skills and cultural awareness
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Highly organised with good time management
  • Physically fit and strong
  • Comfortable dealing with the deceased in every aspect
  • Excellent presentation

Timeline

Australian Petboarding

Manager/Caretaker/Customer Service
03.2024 - Current

Senior Housing Officer

Community Housing Ltd
03.2019 - 01.2024

Client Support Officer

Lindeman Lawyers Pty Ltd
03.2016 - 02.2019

Manager Community & Accommodation Services

St Agnes Parish
08.2009 - 02.2016

No Degree - Accidental Counsellor Course

TAFE

No Degree - Most Modules Certificate IV in Mental Health

TAFE NSW

Diploma - Marketing, Accounting And Business Studies

Institute of Higher Marketing (IHM)

Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Communication, Minor in Sociology

Goteborg University
Rica Lindeman