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SHANICE SOPHIA CORTASSA

Concord West,Australia

Summary

Business professional with keen eye for administrative excellence and customer service. Proven track record in managing reception duties with high accuracy, ensuring smooth daily operations and client satisfaction. Thrives in team settings and adapts to dynamic demands, showcasing proficiency in multitasking and problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Willls & Estate Planning Receptionist

NSW Trustee & Guardian
10.2024 - Current
  • Greeted walk in visitors and managed front desk operations to create welcoming environment.
  • Coordinated appointment schedules for optimizing office efficiency via outlook calendar, booking interpreting services via Multicultural NSW, TIS National and ATL
  • Managed incoming calls for seamless office operations.
  • Improved communication with team by relaying messages promptly.
  • Organized mail delivery to enhance daily workflow.
  • Assisted guests, ensuring positive first impression.
  • Enhanced visitor experience with professional reception services.
  • Call customer enquiry portals
  • Maintained office supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Administrative work requested by peers including Estate Management, Trusts, Client Establishment, Power of Attorney Team, Private/Financial Management as well as Public Guardian.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Act as a point of contact including telephone, face to face enquiries from staff and clients in a timely and efficient information and referral service
  • Strengthened vendor relationships through regular communication and timely coordination of services.
  • Support to multiple areas of the business including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence via OWLS/WillSafe, maintaining electronic and file records, support with meetings and events
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Routine financial activities and assisting with projects and research (Assisting with Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian enquiries/handling documentation)

Admin Assistant

Hearing Australia Macquarie University Hearing Hub
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Emails, confirmation calls for relocating clients to audiology clinics, assorting client relocation files, privacy files from the department of health, using Microsoft dynamics, Focus and NOAH systems
  • Analysing audiograms, aid settings, REM files
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Membership Services/Customer Engagement Representative

Australian Shareholders Association
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Working with IMIS, XERO, Microsoft Excel
  • Outbound phone calls to re engage members/sponsors/businesses to attend AGM meetings resign members up
  • EA support to CEO and project/policy research assistance
  • Use analytics tools to gauge the success of campaigns
  • Supported website redesign


QBE Sales and Service Consultant

Qbe Insurance Group/ANZ Partnership
05.2020 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing tailored service solutions via inbound and outbound high volume calls.
  • Consulted with clients to improve service delivery and address concerns.
  • Improved processes with client feedback and continuous service/quality assurance evaluations.
  • Increased client retention, consistently addressing service issues promptly upskilled in QBE Direct Sales and Policy servicing Home, Motor and Mortgage Insurance
  • Customized solutions to meet diverse client needs with exisiting policies including additional institutions such as AUSPOST, Mercedes Benz and Q Bank
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and events fostering valuable connections with prospective clients and partners alike.

Social Media Assistant

MakeupTips Digital
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Developed captivating visual content using graphic design tools for enhanced aesthetic appeal across all channels as well as success amongst campaigns
  • Research industry innovations and tools eg: update posts for optimum search engine success, preparing performance reports based on statistics and analytics
  • Developed social media calendar, which included scheduling email blasts, social media posts, marketing campaigns, and website updates.
  • Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand using social media scheduling tools such as LATER.
  • Grew content to receive a increase of 34.7% in impressions
  • Elevated the user experience by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Tracked performance metrics for continuous improvement in engagement rates and audience growth.

Sales Consultant

Accor Plus Head Office
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Advised clients on appropriate hotel and hospitality selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Nurtured leads through consistent follow-ups, ultimately converting prospects into satisfied customers.
  • Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and cold calling/follow-up efforts.
  • Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and product offerings – applying knowledge gained to better serve customers.
  • Stayed knowledgeable on latest hotel branding, membership levels and technological advancements such as use of accor apps and booking systems through continuous training.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Streamlined sales processes to improve efficiency, leading to quicker deal closings and increased productivity.
  • Facilitated smooth transactions by efficiently handling paperwork, processing payments, and addressing any concerns or questions from the client promptly.
  • Exceeded quota expectations consistently through diligent prospecting efforts and effective pipeline management techniques. Five sales on a rolling of five weeks to secure permanency in this role cost of membership $400 - was able to succeed in meeting this target.

Sales Consultant

OneContact
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations throught outbound calls for Kids for Cancer Foundation and Heart Foundation in both Australia and New Zealand
  • Enhanced team performance by sharing successful sales strategies and best practices in regular team meetings through call coaching my fellow team members

Retail Casual Sales Assistant (Weekends)

Decjuba
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted customers with product selection to enhance shopping experience.
  • Organized sales floor for optimizing product displays and increasing customer engagement.
  • Improved sales performance by maintaining detailed knowledge of products and promotions.
  • Assisted in training new staff to ensure consistent service quality.

Macquarie University Student Services Assistant

Macquarie University
10.2017 - 02.2018

Supporting students in navigating resources to enhance their educational experience and student lifecycle.

  • Provided information on academic programs to support student decision-making.
  • Coordinated student events and University activities to foster a sense of community.
  • Face to Face, Telephone and Email Support
  • Facilitated career workshops and student information sessions to improve student skills and knowledge.
  • Handling student application forms, transcripts, generating student ID cards as well as student confidential information maintaing strict privacy

Retail Sales Associate

Nine West
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Helped customers complete shoe and shoe care purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.

Receptionist, Administration and Sales

GFitness
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Updated contact lists and databases to ensure information accuracy.
  • Improved office ambiance by maintaining clean and welcoming reception area and gym floor/equipment
  • Supported management with onboarding processes for new employees/trainers.
  • Confirmed gym consultations, personal training and group sessions, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Phone calls, membership sales over the phone and walk ins
  • Data entry, photocopying and scanning
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.

Education

Masters of Criminology -

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
01-2026

Bachelor of Security - Political Science And Government

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
09-2019

Higher School Certificate

Domremy Catholic College
12-2015

St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Concord West, NSW

Skills

  • Telephone etiquette
  • Customer interaction
  • Front desk operations
  • Office organization
  • Call routing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Visitor management
  • Document filing
  • Data entry
  • Reception area management
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasking skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Team collaboration
  • Client relations

Certification

Qualified Makeup Artist - Melissa Sassine Academy Completed March 2021

Timeline

Willls & Estate Planning Receptionist

NSW Trustee & Guardian
10.2024 - Current

Admin Assistant

Hearing Australia Macquarie University Hearing Hub
02.2024 - 06.2024

Membership Services/Customer Engagement Representative

Australian Shareholders Association
10.2023 - 12.2023

QBE Sales and Service Consultant

Qbe Insurance Group/ANZ Partnership
05.2020 - 10.2023

Social Media Assistant

MakeupTips Digital
04.2020 - 01.2021

Sales Consultant

Accor Plus Head Office
01.2019 - 04.2020

Retail Casual Sales Assistant (Weekends)

Decjuba
12.2018 - 01.2021

Sales Consultant

OneContact
09.2018 - 12.2018

Macquarie University Student Services Assistant

Macquarie University
10.2017 - 02.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Nine West
10.2016 - 12.2018

Receptionist, Administration and Sales

GFitness
05.2016 - 09.2016

Masters of Criminology -

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Security - Political Science And Government

Macquarie University

Higher School Certificate

Domremy Catholic College

St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
SHANICE SOPHIA CORTASSA