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Grants Specialist
Department of State DevelopmentGrants Specialist
Jan. 2025
Program Support Officer
Australian Government Department of Veterans'​ AffairsProgram Support Officer
Oct. 2022 - Aug. 2024Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Funding Agreement Manager
Department of Social Services (DSS)Funding Agreement Manager
Apr. 2021 - Apr. 2022
Dispute Resolution Officer
Commonwealth OmbudsmanDispute Resolution Officer
Jun. 2019 - Apr. 2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
DatacomQuality Assurance Specialist
Aug. 2018 - Feb. 2019Adelaide, Australia• Quality Call Monitoring • Delivering process improvement initiatives with the aim of improving business outcomes • Providing support for CSRs and leadership team to ensure compliance to Quality Framework • Assisting with roll-out of training as required • Liaising with the client and stakeholders to ensure calibration of the support team • Analysing data to identify trends and present back to key stakeholders • Leading department meetings with stakeholders to address performance and improvement
Call Quality Coach
Australian Institute of BusinessCall Quality Coach
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018Adelaide, Australia• Monitored of phone call quality for the productivity areas of call time, referrals & quality • Provided coaching performance reports to Team Leaders • Used relevant data to drive innovation and improved practices and processes • Provided training support to designated team members including New Starter Training • Provided leadership to Course Advisor teams in the absence of their designated Team Leader • Kept training materials and analysis tools relevant with up to date information • Ensured compliance with AIB business requirements and sales processes
Advisory and Customer Service Specialist
The Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceAdvisory and Customer Service Specialist
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2016Adelaide, Australia• Provided advice and promoted products and services • Discussed participant training needs using effective discovery questioning & attentive listening • Processed accounts & bookings for corporate organisations • Ensured corporate organisations received accurate, friendly & prompt service
Subject Matter Expert / Team Leader / Sales Consultant
TelstraSubject Matter Expert / Team Leader / Sales Consultant
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2010Adelaide, AustraliaSubject Matter Expert (offshore): • Coached team leaders in the Philippines in all facets of their role • Provided support to service representatives • Conducted ad hoc training focus sessions based on opportunities identified Team Leader: • Coached a team of 13 to continually drive performance & engagement • Reported team performance to KPI targets, action plans, wins & process improvement ideas • Developed performance improvement plans to improve any skill/will gaps • Created a reward & recognition initiatives to drive team engagement & results • Liaised with HR for behavioural management & formal conversations Retention and Sales Consultant: • Discovered why existing Telstra mobile customers want to cancel their mobile phone plan • Negotiated the retention of a mobile service & found more suitable solutions for customers • Managed escalated enquiries to resolve the issue, retain the customer and protect the brand • Provided coaching support to new staff to provide a high speed to competency rate
Underwriter, Inbound Customer Service Officer
BupaUnderwriter, Inbound Customer Service Officer
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Adelaide• Processed policies, amendments and cancellations • Made the final decision on whether to insure nonstandard risks • Managed opportunities to cross sell general insurance products • Quoted premium costs through thorough discovery questioning • Retained existing clients through negotiation
Customer Services Consultant
WestpacCustomer Services Consultant
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2005Adelaide• Managing inbound and outbound calls from customers wishing to discuss their delinquent accounts. • Negotiated, problem solved and communicated an outcome/arrangement with customers • Ensured customer enquiries were answered clearly and thoroughly whilst adhering to KPI’s • Provided exceptional customer service to customers & followed Westpac’s Ask Once mission

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