Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
APS3 - Participant Support Officer
NDIS
Tamworth, New South Wales
07.2024 - Current
Resolved customer queries in a timely manner and provided first point of contact and support for participants presenting for in-person appointments, over the phone, via email, and operating counter and reception in the NDIS office.
Resolving a high volume of straightforward enquiries using available information, advice, and scripts.
Actioning straightforward planning pathway, supplementary delegate tasks as per the NDIS Act, and in accordance with work instruction and operational guidelines.
Escalating complex planning tasks for response by senior team members or other Service Delivery teams.
Provide on-the-job support for peers and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Have obtained knowledge of a range of work practices and procedures with an element of complexity, as well as the operation of associated equipment and tools.
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and service requests.
I am committed to & value our NDIA values.
Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Have taken responsibility for organizing task allocation and checking quality of work.
Take initiative in completing large procedural tasks and responding to varying circumstances.
Haul Truck Operator
Whitehaven Coal Mine
12.2021 - 07.2024
Driving Hitachi 5000, Hitachi 3500 & Cat trucks dumping Coal & soil to different locations in the pit
Skilled driver in Hitachi 5000, Hitachi 3500 & Cat trucks
Skilled in pit bus driver delivering people to trucks and back to Central Pick up location
Working 12.5 hour day and night shift on a rotating roster
Knowledgeable of work place Safety procedures and instructions
Knowledgeable of 2 Way usage
Recruitment Officer
Speediestaffsolutions
07.2021 - 12.2021
Working with the Chief Operations Officer and other Recruitment officer to enhance the business of Speediestaffsolutions
Working with current and new companies to find new job seekers
Contacting and organising new and current job seekers for work with current and new Companies
Seeking new companies throughout the North West & New England area
Organising timesheets for current employees to ensure that they are completed correctly and sending through to payroll
Visiting companies and employees on a regular basis in the North West and New England Region to ensure things are going smoothly and if there are any issues
Holding regular meetings with the COO & other Recruitment Officer to get new ideas of how we can enhance our business and be better at what we do
Administration Assistant
Speediestaffsolutions
05.2021 - 07.2021
Admin assistant to the Chief Operations Officer
My position requires a high level of communications with staff, current employees and new employees
To have a high level of Time Management skills and to keep records up to date
Ensure that policies and procedures are enforced
Contacting new job seekers
Updating appointment calendars for immediate staff
Making appointments for COO
Developing new businesses & clients
Organising new & current Job seekers with companies when needed
Asset Property Manager
Burke & Smyth Real Estate
01.2016 - 05.2021
Manager 181 properties on a daily basis to maximise rental income, provide up to date rental legislation and management service to clients both property investors and tenants to ensure a positive outcome is achieved
This position requires attention to detail, high level of communication skills, identify work properties, and follow routines, policies and procedures
Manage a portfolio of properties
Contract & Lease Negotiations
Vendor Service Management
Market Research & Analysis and weekly KPI's
Budget Development & Forecasting
Safety & Building Code Compliance
Process & Standards Improvements
Team Leadership & Training
Ensure instructions from senior staff or appropriate persons are followed
Receptionist
Burke & Smyth Real Estate
01.2015 - 01.2016
Provide first point of contact for the company, greeting visitors, welcoming and directing and announcing accordingly both in person and over the telephone
Answer and screen calls and provide information as required
Assure that all reception responsibilities were completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner
Provide professional support to management and all colleagues
Welcoming and greeting visitors
Answer, screen and forward incoming calls
Receive and sort daily mail
Update appointment calendars, schedule meetings and appointments
Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc
Assist marketing with artwork and digital proofs
Branch Manager
St Johns Ambulance
01.2008 - 01.2015
Company Overview: St John Ambulance is the largest first aid training provider in Australia, training public and corporate clients in life saving first aid, and business activities within First Aid Services and Training including the sales and service of first aid supplies to public and commercial clients
As the Branch Manager to a successful team and the driving force for sales and business development for first aid training and related products
I was required to meet and exceed targets and develop innovative strategies to build new relationships and increase profit and turnover
Along with the ability to create strong and profitable business relationships I implemented marketing concepts to assist with the implementation of marketing strategies with my team
Develop new business and partnerships
Develop strategies to meet market trends and increase market share
Identify and report on market and competitor trends
Prepare detailed quotations for clients and follow up and monitor progress
Perform presentations to clients on SJA products and services
Manage and report monthly performance against budget
Provide leadership with my team
Work Health & Safety Guidelines and Policies where met
Provide training programs to improve efficient operation and facilitate systems
Implement new Occupational First Aid courses to branches, which have been successful
St John Ambulance is the largest first aid training provider in Australia, training public and corporate clients in life saving first aid, and business activities within First Aid Services and Training including the sales and service of first aid supplies to public and commercial clients
Branch Assistant
St Johns Ambulance
01.2003 - 01.2008
Reporting to the Branch Manager, providing support to Management and sales team
This position required strong communication skills and strong professional writing skills and the highest level of communication was required
This position also gave me the skills and knowledge to further my career within St Johns Ambulance
Management of busy diaries
Research and preparation of reports and briefing notes
Co-ordination of requests from within the office
Meeting agenda preparation and the taking of minutes and follow up of action items
Providing assistance for first aid courses and booking schedule
Other general and administrative support tasks
Personal Assistance to the Manager
Fuji Xerox Australia
01.2002 - 02.2003
In this position I work closely with the Manager and staff to provide administrative support
Assisting the manager with time management and completing secretarial and administrative tasks in a competent and professional manner
I provided extensive knowledge of the organisation with key personnel and had a full understanding of the aims and objectives of my Manager and Fuji Xerox Australia
Providing discretion and confidentiality was an essential attributes to my position
Carrying out specific projects and research
Responsibility for accounts and budget reporting
Taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management
Delegating work to others in the manager's absence
Being involved in decision-making processes
Organising staff meeting and meeting minute taking and reporting follow up for management
Liaising with customers to ensure a positive result was achieved
Management travel and accommodation bookings and itineraries
Customer Service Operator
Fuji Xerox Australia
01.1998 - 01.2002
As a Customer Service Operator within Fuji Xerox Australia my duties required strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to multi task
I required the ability to handle customers tactfully in a stressful and difficult situation
I handled confidential financial and personal information appropriately
This position taught me to deal with the public with an empathetic approach while achieving and with holding the companies policies and procedures within their market approach
Incoming calls and inquiries from prospective customers and complaints
Assists customers effectively by solving customer disputes
Provides customer additional information and explains services
Discusses products offered and ensures customer satisfaction
Tactfully handles confrontational or stressful interactions with the public
Completes supporting paperwork and data entry as required