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Samantha Suzette Dias

Service Support Leak
Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Experienced Claims Administrator with over 9 years of experience providing quality customer service and general support administrative duties with a leading company specializing in warranty and insurance across Australia.

In additional the the above, bringing over 10 years of international admin and secretarial experience with the ability of communicating effectively with people from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strong prioritization, planning and critical thinking skills to multitask in fast-paced settings. Highly organized, diligent and adaptable to dynamic needs. Focused on maintaining smooth operations by providing top-notch assistance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Support Lead

Domestic & General
Melbourne, VIC
04.2023 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Service Systems Co-ordinator (Claims Team)

Domestic & General
MELBOURNE, VIC
06.2015 - 03.2023
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for team leadership.
  • Created and maintained detailed database to store data.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from Service agents.

Service Co-ordinator & Claims Administrator

Domestic & General
Melbourne, VIC
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Designed individualized service plans that took into account clients' goals and preferences.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and follow ups.
  • Oversaw implementation of the Repair Management System to the Service Agents across Australia.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.

Customer Service Consultant

Publicis Solutions
Melbourne, VIC
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
  • Handled high volume of inbound calls per shift to offer callers product and service information and generate quotes.
  • Audited documentation to identify errors and documented findings for review and action.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Documented customer calls in full to minimize confusion in future calls and facilitate complete resolutions to individual issues.

Office Admin (Casual)

RMIT University
Bundoora, VIC
11.2011 - 04.2013

Assisted the Project Managers with the data entry of surveys. Also assisted with the preparation of training manual that enabled faster ramp-up for the 48-hour Integration Aide program held across Victoria.

Executive Secretary to Director Finance & Admin

SNC Lavalin Gulf Contractors
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2004 - 12.2010
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Assisted the Executive Management team and staff with their travel plans; flight bookings and hotel accommodation.
  • Obtained quotations on various purchases, evaluated them and presented them for approval as and when requested by the Management.
  • Co-ordinated the business relations with hotels and car lease companies.
  • Handled Legal Secretarial matters such as opening / creating branch offices in UAE and GCC
  • Handled the issuance of medical insurances for staff.
  • Performed responsible and confidential administrative and secretarial duties for the Department Head (Director, Finance & Administration), which included the duties of all internal and external correspondence with Bankers, Auditors, Suppliers, and Contractors.


Secretary to the General Manager

German Arab Trade & Tech Est
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2003 - 06.2004

Receptionist

Center For Training & Careers-Jobs For San Jose Graduates
San Jose, USA
12.2001 - 02.2003

Department Secretary

Steuartair Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.1999 - 09.2001

Recruitment Assistant

Management Systems Limited
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.1998 - 07.1999

Education

Diploma - Secretarial Studies

LADIES COLLEGE VOCATIONAL, COLMBO
1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Outlook
  • Building systems and services
  • Service team support
  • Service Team Management
  • Claims assessments
  • Customer service and support
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Administrative support
  • Creative problem solving

Timeline

Service Support Lead

Domestic & General
04.2023 - Current

Service Systems Co-ordinator (Claims Team)

Domestic & General
06.2015 - 03.2023

Service Co-ordinator & Claims Administrator

Domestic & General
06.2015 - 12.2015

Customer Service Consultant

Publicis Solutions
04.2013 - 06.2015

Office Admin (Casual)

RMIT University
11.2011 - 04.2013

Executive Secretary to Director Finance & Admin

SNC Lavalin Gulf Contractors
09.2004 - 12.2010

Secretary to the General Manager

German Arab Trade & Tech Est
05.2003 - 06.2004

Receptionist

Center For Training & Careers-Jobs For San Jose Graduates
12.2001 - 02.2003

Department Secretary

Steuartair Pvt Ltd
08.1999 - 09.2001

Recruitment Assistant

Management Systems Limited
01.1998 - 07.1999

Diploma - Secretarial Studies

LADIES COLLEGE VOCATIONAL, COLMBO
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