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Tara Jelo

Tara Jelo

Frankston South

Summary

Results-oriented individual who has developed a varied skill set over time in various Sales Professional and community based roles. With a deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices I am a self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet company KPI's,budgets and daily goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Exam Supervisor

Department of Education
06.2021 - Current


  • Contributed to maintaining institutional accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with exam policies and procedures.
  • Enhanced exam integrity by diligently monitoring student activity during test sessions.
  • Increased student satisfaction with the testing process by providing clear instructions and timely responses to inquiries.
  • Trained newly hired Exam Supervisors on proper procedures, fostering a cohesive team environment for efficient operations.
  • Collaborated with fellow Exam Supervisors to maintain a consistent testing experience across all classrooms.
  • Liaised with faculty and administration to address any concerns or discrepancies related to exams, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Cleaner

Millennium Services Group
01.2024 - Current
  • Routine clean and maintenance of toilets, rubbish removal and disposal, attending spills and reporting EOHS issues on rotation
  • Clean and maintain lobbies, offices and other common areas in shopping complex both interior and exterior
  • Clean, dust, polish glass mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Trolley, cleaning equipment and chemicals are kept tidy and organised throughout shift and replenished, cleaned and stored correctly after use
  • Empty rubbish bins and transport waste to collection areas. Separate if required
  • Maintain a well-organised storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
  • Provid assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
  • Increase customer satisfaction by maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces in a timely manner.
  • Provide effective customer service by addressing inquiries, concerns and requests from the public management or authorities in a timely and satisfactory manner.
  • Contribute to a safe working environment and report hazards and safety issues promptly factually
  • Maintain cleanliness of restroom walls,floors, urinals and bowls by washing down, scrubbing and sanitising
  • Use vacuum to clean carpet areas and soft furnishings
  • Keep public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention. Use appropriate hazard and safety signage
  • Respond immediately to calls of help from personnel to clean up wet and dry spills or help with difficult tasks
  • Handle equipment, chemicals, and materials properly according to safe handling measures
  • Communicate effectively with centre management, security and superiors via radio

Care Companion

Australian Unity
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Assisted elders with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, meal service and housekeeping
  • Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialisation, and activity while providing personal care.
  • Recognised and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to superiors
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information, whilst reporting mandatory information where necessary
  • Assisted with end-of-life care
  • Used hoisting equipment and other transfer methods safely when required
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.

Sales Professional

Michael Hill Jewellers
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Effective quoting and lead management
  • Payments,credit applications and til operation
  • Built strong relationships with customers through personalised service, enhancing client loyalty and repeat business.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by providing exceptional after-sales service, including issue resolution and future needs analysis.

• Maintained stock integrity through audit procedure

  • Followed safety instructions and procedures on each and every jewellery presentation to prevent security breeches and theft
  • Daily operations of opening and closing, jewellery set up and presentation to company standards
  • Meeting daily and monthly budgets and KPI requirements

Sales Manager

Plush Think Sofa
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Ordering and maintaining correct stock levels
  • Hired new staff, organised rosters and regular team meetings.
  • Presented figures and reports monthly to head office
  • Responsible for showroom presentation

Sales Account Manager

Thomas Warburton
01.2003 - 01.2011

Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through cold calling

  • Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
  • Monitored market activity and quoted pricing to maintain healthy profit margins.
  • Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on a 4 weekly call cycle
  • Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organisational Skills
  • Positive and upbeat
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Client Account Management
  • Sales operations
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Customer relationship building
  • Point of sale operation

Tafe Certificates and Courses

  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Certificate III in Business Sales
  • Certificate IV in Business Sales and Frontline Management
  • Ecolab ecleancare
  • Ecolab ecircle of safety
  • Ecolab eware handling and cleaning procedures
  • Ecolab elaundercare
  • Australian Unity Infection Control
  • Australian Unity Food Handling

Timeline

Cleaner

Millennium Services Group
01.2024 - Current

Exam Supervisor

Department of Education
06.2021 - Current

Care Companion

Australian Unity
01.2017 - 01.2020

Sales Professional

Michael Hill Jewellers
01.2014 - 01.2017

Sales Manager

Plush Think Sofa
01.2011 - 01.2014

Sales Account Manager

Thomas Warburton
01.2003 - 01.2011
Tara Jelo