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Anna McDonald

Ngaio,WGN

Summary

Professional and knowledgeable customer service specialist skilled in administrative support with a desire to take on new challenges. I am interested in a new role where I can grow and develop alongside the company. I'm able to work well under pressure and am a solid team player with a positive attitude and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist

Master Glazier
03.2022 - Current

Primarily managing Insurance glass claims around New Zealand. Liaising with contractors, insurance companies, loss adjusters, and Brokers

• Invoicing jobs – Individual Adhocs & Schedules

• Complaint management and resolution – making sure complaints are actioned in a timely manner

• Coordinating between the customers and sub-contractors to ensure the quality service is provided, while also going the extra mile to confirm our customer demands have been met and if not, negotiating and coming to agreements between both parties

• Quoting jobs – using excel to create quotes to provide to insurance companies and customers

• Auditing contractor’s invoices ensuring the information on the invoice is accurate.

•Assisting with training new employees to understand our internal systems. Implemented and maintained training materials and procedures to ensure an easy and seamless transition.

• Upholding the declaration of secrecy to high standard to prevent any information being misconstrued.

Customer Champion

Master Glaziers
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Managing jobs from lodgment to completion – making sure we meet our SLAs and keeping customers/insurance updated with any possible delays.

Checkout Operator • Café Barista and Lotto Operator

New World Newlands
12.2015 - 08.2020
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Balanced daily transactions with accurate closing processes.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Answered store phone calls to provide general information and direct callers to desired departments.
  • Monitored self-checkout users to identify problems and maintain store security.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Education

Newlands College
Wellington

Bachelors of Early Childhood Education -

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ

Certificate - Essential First Aid -

New Zealand Southern Cross
Wellington
07.2023

STAR Barista Course -

Weltec
Porirua
05.2017

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Works well in a team environment and independently
  • MS Office Suite
  • Excellent phone manner and communication skills
  • Good time management
  • Relationship building
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Administrative Support
  • Skilled and confident with using different database programs, social media platforms, computers and new technology

References

 Pauline Hunter - Finance/Office Manager at Master Glaziers

Contact at +64 22 1654567 Email: Pauline.hunter@masterglaziers.co.nz 

Ariana Kelsey – Team Leader at Master Glaziers 

Contact at +64 22 622 4429 Email: Ariana.kelsey@masterglazier.co.nz

Timeline

Specialist

Master Glazier
03.2022 - Current

Customer Champion

Master Glaziers
08.2020 - 03.2022

Checkout Operator • Café Barista and Lotto Operator

New World Newlands
12.2015 - 08.2020

Newlands College

Bachelors of Early Childhood Education -

Victoria University of Wellington

Certificate - Essential First Aid -

New Zealand Southern Cross

STAR Barista Course -

Weltec
Anna McDonald