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Taanya Salamon

Customer Service Specialist
Hackham,SA

Contact Details

Email: taanya.h@internode.on.net

Mobile: 0457 125 252

Address: 7 Heylen Court, Hackham, SA, 5163

Summary

Enthusiastic customer service specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Administration, Hospitality, Retail and the Sales industry. Communicative and personable, excellent phone manner, time management skills, self-motivation, resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Experienced in working with a range of computer programs and databases. Able to rapidly learn new tasks and skills.

Overview

5
5
Certifications
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

TJM 4X4 Products
Clovelly Park, SA
01.2020 - Current
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Regular experience in B2B and B2C sales.
  • Constantly exceeding set KPI's.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Delivered vehicles and parts orders to customers within specific timeframes.
  • Working closely with Directors, Store Manager and fellow colleagues to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Operating multi-line telephone system to independently handle hundreds of calls each day.

Receptionist /Internal Sales Representative

Flexiglass
Edwardstown, SA
06.2017 - 12.2019

• Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
• Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
• Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
• Organised Scheduling and corresponding with clients through phone, email or postal mail.
• Co-ordinated travel accommodation for staff and out-of-town visitors and transportation.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking.
• Liaised with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to properly process orders in alignment with needs and specifications of management.
• Balanced booking availability, customer schedules and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
• Resolved customer problems and complaints by handling the complaint courteously, sympathetically – and above all swiftly.
• Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Lifestyle Assistant

Regis Aged Care
Marleston, SA
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Facilitated engaging group activities to the residents while understanding their needs and maintaining contact with their family members.
  • Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
  • Maintained daily documentation, including Care Plans for residents.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Hospitality Worker

St Martin's Nursing Home
Marleston, SA
12.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in housekeeping duties i.e. laundry and industrial cleaning.
  • Cleaned resident’s rooms, kitchen and dining areas, and delivered meals to residents.
  • Performed kitchen duties according to Food and Safety regulations and in accordance to chemicals and WHS regulations.

Deli Attendant /Supervisor

Hyde Park Foodworks
Hyde Park, SA
12.2013 - 04.2014
  • Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and sanitized to prevent possible illness or injury among coworkers and customers.
  • Greeted customers at deli counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to all guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
  • Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
  • Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Handled busy, fast-paced situations and agitated customers with relative ease while remaining professional and calm.
  • Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.

Server

Suzi Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Morphettville, SA
02.2013 - 12.2013
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.

Maintenance Planner

Leighton Contractors
Adelaide River, NT
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
    • Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
    • Tracked maintenance activity using JD Edwards software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
    • Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
    • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
    • Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
    • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
    • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
    • Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.
    • Made routine adjustments to machines depending on use and season.
    • Inspected structures, machinery, and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.

Retail Assistant /Office Clerk

Naracoorte Tyrepower
Naracoorte, SA
05.2011 - 03.2012

• Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, daily banking activities, and answered phones in a timely and friendly manner.
• Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
• Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing and orderly way to boost sales.
• Greeted and assisted customers complete purchases locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
• Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.

Education

Sadadeen Secondary College
Alice Springs

Bradshaw Primary School
Alice Springs, NT

Skills

Complaint resolution

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Software

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Certification

White Card

Interests

Family

Gardening

Four Wheel Driving

Art Craft

Scuba Diving

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

TJM 4X4 Products
01.2020 - Current

Receptionist /Internal Sales Representative

Flexiglass
06.2017 - 12.2019

Lifestyle Assistant

Regis Aged Care
03.2015 - 04.2017

Hospitality Worker

St Martin's Nursing Home
12.2014 - 03.2015

Deli Attendant /Supervisor

Hyde Park Foodworks
12.2013 - 04.2014

Server

Suzi Wong's Chinese Restaurant
02.2013 - 12.2013

Maintenance Planner

Leighton Contractors
03.2012 - 12.2012

Retail Assistant /Office Clerk

Naracoorte Tyrepower
05.2011 - 03.2012

Sadadeen Secondary College

Bradshaw Primary School

White Card

First Aid

HC Drivers License

Cert IV Hospitality

Frontline Management

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