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Vanessa Tate

Chatswood,NSW

Summary

Adept at transforming challenges into solutions, I leveraged my expertise in Power BI reporting and collaborative skills at Nestle to enhance operational efficiency and consumer satisfaction. My proactive approach in coaching and developing training materials significantly improved team productivity and consumer engagement, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate within fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CES Product and Training Specialist

Nestle
04.2024 - Current
  • Coached new employees in NBS on all Nestle products, promotions, NPD so that they can effectively respond to consumer enquiries and complaints.
  • Built a Power BI Dashboard to store our up to date product availability information with an easy search function as availability is the top contact in CES. This has had a huge impact on the team which has saved alot of time.
  • Reviewed and updated knowledge articles in the CES Omni database to provide the NBS team with current information and scripts to answer consumer enquiries and complaints.
  • Updated allergen lists to ensure they are up to date as it is really important to have the correct the information on these lists for the Nestle consumers.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.

Voice of Consumer Reporting Manager

Nestle
01.2017 - 03.2024
  • Optimized existing reporting processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Taught myself how to build effective dashboards with Power BI and streamlined the VOC reporting process with the creation of several useful dashboards that are used in CES department and the wider business.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather accurate information for timely report creation.
  • Consistently met deadlines with well-organized work plans and efficient time management skills.


Various Other Roles Within CES

Nestle
05.2014 - 01.2017

Nutrition Adviser

Nestle
01.2013 - 04.2014

Nutrition Adviser Territory manager role covering Western Sydney Medical Practices, Hospitals and organising health seminars to key to increase sales of Infant Formula within my territory.


Key skills:

Influencing key Health Professionals to recommend Nestle Infant Formulas within my territory.

Customer Operations Executive

Nestle
06.2012 - 12.2012

Worked on the Milks and Baking categories as a Customer Operations Executive on the Woolworths account for a temporary 6 month secondment.


  • Updated the monthly and weekly customer trackers for actual scan data.
  • Analysed sales data and provided reports to the Woolworths CBM
  • Collaborated with Sales Finance for Invoice Reconciliation.



Education

Graduate Certificate - Commerce

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW

Bachelor of Science - Food And Human Nutrition

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Skills

  • Excel Data Management Skills
  • Learning Management Platforms
  • Report Creation
  • Creating Power BI Reports
  • Effective Troubleshooting
  • Prioritization and Time Management
  • Compilation of Reference Resources
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Effective Time Management
  • Self-Directed Initiative
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Critical Analysis

Timeline

CES Product and Training Specialist

Nestle
04.2024 - Current

Voice of Consumer Reporting Manager

Nestle
01.2017 - 03.2024

Various Other Roles Within CES

Nestle
05.2014 - 01.2017

Nutrition Adviser

Nestle
01.2013 - 04.2014

Customer Operations Executive

Nestle
06.2012 - 12.2012

Graduate Certificate - Commerce

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science - Food And Human Nutrition

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Vanessa Tate