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Sarah Harding-Skinner

Sarah Harding-Skinner

Morayfield,QLD

Summary

I am a motivated and hardworking individual who has many years of experience working in a variety of roles that revolve around the service and care of others. I am looking for full-time employment where I will have opportunities for career satisfaction and advancement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CDR Consultant

Auto & General
North Lakes, QLD
07.2024 - Current
  • Answered incoming calls and responded to customer enquiries.
  • Provided general administrative support to Case Managers.
  • Utilised various spreadsheets to track complaint allocations.
  • Monitored and distributed email correspondence accordingly.
  • Made outbound calls to obtain relevant information.
  • Raised website complaints and allocated to relevant areas within the business.

CDR Case Manager Secondment

Auto & General
North Lakes, QLD
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Reviewed documents, call recordings, policy notes, and communicated to relevant areas of the business to develop an outcome.
  • Created folders for each customer that housed all relevant complaint information.
  • Analysed complaint data for trends in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Monitored incoming emails from customers regarding disputes and responded accordingly.
  • Prepared and delivered thorough Final Decision Letters.
  • Maintained complaint handling procedures.

Digital Communications Consultant

Auto & General
North Lakes, QLD
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered customer service to both existing and new clients via a variety of digital platforms (Live chat, SMS, email, social media).
  • Managed L1 complaints (raising, investigating, providing a resolution).
  • Actioning written customer communication in a timely manner.
  • Utilising various platforms on a daily basis including DISC, Slack, HIYA and Live Person.
  • Actively participating in the day-to-day team environment and in team events, such as team meetings, one-on-ones, and development sessions.
  • Offering regular input and ideas on possible process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain and enhancing product knowledge through ongoing learning.

Early Childhood Educator

Green Leaves Early Learning Centre
Murrumba Downs, Qld
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained tidy and clean classrooms that are consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative programs suitable for preschool children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and development strategies to improve assistance.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Organised snack time and nap hours.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Pre-Service Teacher

Kurwongbah State School
Kurwongbah, QLD
06.2022 - 10.2022

Participated in 4 weeks of Pre-Service Teacher placement in June 2022 and October 2022.

  • Assisted teachers in everyday tasks and lessons.
  • Participated in lesson implementation and creation.
  • Helped students with lesson content.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accomodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimise student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative, hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Early Childhood Educator

Kids Capers Childcare
Clayfield, Qld
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Make sure children's needs are met by providing the right care and guidance for each individual child.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings, and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Experience and knowledge of NQS and EYLF.
  • Working collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records, and created safe environments during activities, meals, and naps.

Cafe All-Rounder

Little Birdee Cafe
Bowen Hills, QLD
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Preparing and serving food and beverages, taking customer orders, operating cash registers, accepting payments and preparing sales invoices, clearing tables, kitchen duties including preparation of food and beverages, barista duties, supervision support to other cafe employees, safety and security procedures, opening and closing of premises, stocktake, cleaning cafe equipment.
  • Temporary cafe manager.

Crew Member

McDonalds
Melbourne, VIC
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Customer service and cashier duties, including taking orders, operating cash registers, running drive-thru service, preparing food and beverages, barista duties, cleaning restaurant and equipment, resolving complaints, and following safety and security procedures.

All-Rounder

Belgrave Fish & Chips
Belgrave, VIC
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Service and cashier, taking customer orders in person and via telephone, preparation and packing of customers' orders, restocking, and cleaning duties.

Education

Tier 2-Provide General Advice in General Insurance
01-2023

Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
ACCCO
01-2022

Certificate III in Hospitality
Training Evolution
01-2018

Barista Certificate
Campos Barista Traning
01-2017

Victorian Certificate of Education
Monbulk, VIC
01-2015

Australian Air Force Cadets
01-2014

Finishing & Image Development Certificate
Suzan Johnston Training Organisation
01-2014

Thomas Carr College
01-2013

Skills

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and under pressure
  • Effective complaints resolution skills, able to handle difficult situations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • ICT skills
  • Investigative Skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • SQA Awards - Auto & General
  • Leaders Choice Award - Auto & General
  • McDonalds Certificates of Recognition & Exemplary Employee Awards
  • Educator of the Quarter - Kids Capers Childcare
  • Thomas Carr Beacon Award for Leadership
  • Australian Music Examination Board - Preliminary, Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • Monbulk Secondary College Achievement Awards

References

Shinale Cook - 0412 959 914

Danielle McDonagh - 0420 644 004

Renee Reese - 0433 268 533

Timeline

CDR Consultant

Auto & General
07.2024 - Current

CDR Case Manager Secondment

Auto & General
03.2024 - 07.2024

Digital Communications Consultant

Auto & General
02.2023 - 03.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Green Leaves Early Learning Centre
07.2022 - 11.2022

Pre-Service Teacher

Kurwongbah State School
06.2022 - 10.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Kids Capers Childcare
05.2019 - 03.2022

Cafe All-Rounder

Little Birdee Cafe
11.2017 - 05.2019

Crew Member

McDonalds
02.2016 - 11.2017

All-Rounder

Belgrave Fish & Chips
04.2015 - 02.2016

Tier 2-Provide General Advice in General Insurance

Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care

Certificate III in Hospitality

Barista Certificate

Victorian Certificate of Education

Australian Air Force Cadets

Finishing & Image Development Certificate

Thomas Carr College
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