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Robert Drew

ROBINA,QLD

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organisational performance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Contact Officer

Gold Coast City Council
Bundal
03.2022 - Current

Direct contact with customers via phone, email, and online platforms

  • Assisted in developing community engagement strategies to enhance local participation.
  • Identify vulnerable residents and create pathways to assist them
  • Be able to explain complicated matters to a wide variety of residents from diverse backgrounds in simple-to-understand terms.
  • Engage multiple stakeholders to find solutions
  • Building a quick customer rapport to help maintain relationships
  • Maintain and exceed high-quality and KPI standards, continually using a Resident-first approach.
  • Using multiple systems simultaneously
  • Identify and report possible improvements in systems and processes.
  • Supported project teams in executing initiatives aligned with council objectives, enhancing service delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency across projects.
  • Maintained strict adherence to Government regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Improved department efficiency by recommending streamlined policies and processes.

Customer Service Representative

Serco Australia: ATO Outsource
Varsity Lakes
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Direct phone calls to steer conversations towards targeted solutions
  • Provided exceptional customer support through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Met productivity and quality goals to achieve KPIs. Navigation of multiple systems to identify issues
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues using CRM systems efficiently.
  • De-escalate customer complaints using specialised communication techniques.
  • Maintain detailed client interaction notes and other relevant paperwork; enter data into the company CRM

Assistant SCUBA Instructor and Sales

Kirra Dive On The Tweed
Tweed Heads
01.2013 - 01.2016

Marine Motor Fitter

Telwater Marine Quintrex Boats
Coomera
01.2005 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for all Mer-Cruiser motor installations
  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process
  • Quality control of the last stage production vessels.
  • Trailer building

Marine Sales and Mechanical

Avante Marine Bayliner
Gold Coast
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Sales of new and used vessels
  • Sea Trials of new and repaired vessels
  • Installation of Mer-Cruiser inboard marine motors and outboard motors on new vessels

Executive Chef / Chef Poissoner

Multiple
01.1992 - 01.2002

Education

Chef 4 year apprenticeship - Commercial cookery

TAFE Australia
01.1993

Assistant SUBA Instructor - undefined

PADI
06.2015

Advanced Diploma - Photography and Photo Imaging

Australian Institute Of Creative Design
11.2012

Skills

  • Advanced communication skills
  • Time management
  • CRM systems experience
  • Adaptable
  • Lateral thinker
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Cultural awareness
  • Community relations
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Customer Contact Officer

Gold Coast City Council
03.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Serco Australia: ATO Outsource
01.2016 - 01.2022

Assistant SCUBA Instructor and Sales

Kirra Dive On The Tweed
01.2013 - 01.2016

Marine Motor Fitter

Telwater Marine Quintrex Boats
01.2005 - 12.2009

Marine Sales and Mechanical

Avante Marine Bayliner
01.2002 - 01.2005

Executive Chef / Chef Poissoner

Multiple
01.1992 - 01.2002

Assistant SUBA Instructor - undefined

PADI

Advanced Diploma - Photography and Photo Imaging

Australian Institute Of Creative Design

Chef 4 year apprenticeship - Commercial cookery

TAFE Australia
Robert Drew