Customer Service Officer bringing exceptional skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhancing customer's experiences by employing service-oriented behaviours, understanding customer desires, and providing customised solutions to build loyalty and trust. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Officer
Services Australia Centrelink
08.2021 - Current
Customer service delivery nationwide
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Maintained confidentiality of customer records and personal details.
Completed data entry to record call notes, suggestions and questions.
Managed payments, updated account balances and discussed subsequent payments with customers
Coordinated solutions for high volume of customer inquiries per day while meeting and exceeding performance quotas.
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Provided side by side support to newly recruited staff members to help enhance and develop their skills
Remained highly adaptable to change to assist in the demand of current workload priorities.
Working independently within a team ensuring performance metrics are met and quality of work is priority
Used critical thinking to break down problems.
Dental Assistant
Saacks Orthodontics
07.2020 - 08.2021
Greeting patients into the clinic and performed pre-appointment checks.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Sterilisation of dental instruments using the autoclave
Successfully assisted orthodontist and oral health therapist by performing chair-side duties.
Assisted orthodontist, hygienists, and oral health therapists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Prepared and assisted in creation of dental impressions
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for orthodontist to view and evaluate.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and teeth cleaning instructions.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and providing patient safety glasses.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Maintained confidentiality of patients records and person details, ensuring information on file is up to date.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, to maintain record of progress.
Hospitality Worker
Mikes Seafood
05.2014 - 06.2020
Customer service interactions both face to face and via phone calls.
Working in a fast paced setting in a team environment
Handling of cash and card transactions
Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
Prepared, cooked and served fast food and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
Delivered excellent customer service to support business reputation and customer satisfaction.
Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organised work environment, adhering to work health and safety guidelines at all times.
Greeted customers with friendly and professional acknowledgment to build rapport.
Trained new staff members on proper customer service and hospitality policies.
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