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community experience
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hobbies and interests
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Caroline Huang

Summary

I am looking for full-time or part-time work in the education and social sciences industry. I love being able to make a difference for people. I am compassionate, empathetic, and patient, and enjoy working in a role that inspires children, young adults and people from all walks of life. I have over 7 years of language teaching experience (English and Mandarin) in New Zealand and Taiwan, and 5 years of customer service experience gained from my past roles. I have an excellent understanding of multi-ethnic cultures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Document Officer & Receptionist

Taipei Economic And Cultural Office (Consulate-General Of Taiwan)
09.2022 - Current
  • I have processed more than 2500 document authentication and 310 passport applications, helped team overcome post-Covid workloads challenges.
  • I managed the reception, greeted customers, and provided friendly service and advice on visa, passport, and document authentication applications.
  • I have delivered superior services, and have influenced team members on improving quality of customer service quality.

Freelance Translator

Department of Internal Affairs
10.2007 - 09.2022
  • I translated technical, medical, legal, commercial and government announcements.
  • I delivered translated work to highest quality and within agreed timeframes, with an understanding of cultural context and purpose of use.

Customer Relations Specialist

Johnson and Johnson Vision Care
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • I managed product complaint issues for customers; I was praised by colleagues as the friendliest agent to the customers, communication style and phone recording used for team training.
  • I achieved an average of 95% for file quality and 95% for audit quality.
  • My team and I achieved the lowest abandoned call rate (Zero abandoned calls most of the time) with seamless and effective rostering and file documentation time management.

Immigration Officer

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • I communicated with stakeholders for visa application matters by email and phone on document verification, risk mitigation and phone interview.
  • I assessed and made Resident Visa application decisions according to NZ immigration laws, procedures, and policies.

Reporter/Journalist

World TV Group
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • I researched and wrote news stories and articles that feature New Zealand's political, social, and cultural topics and accurately translated stories from English to Mandarin.
  • I wrote scripts and questions for interviews, bulletins, headlines and reports.
  • I prepared and presented material for pre-recorded news clips and collaborated with the editor to assemble the completed programme and story visually and in written form.

English/Mandarin Teacher

Various Educational Institutions
02.2002 - 06.2012

· Taiwanese Hwa-Hsia Society, Auckland (2010 – 2012 part-time).

· Oriental Institute of Technology, Taipei (Jan – Jul 2007).

· Wenzao Ursuline University of languages, Kaohsiung (2004 – 2006).

· Mei-Ho High School & HESS English School (2002 – 2004).

Education

Master of Arts - Political Studies - Second Class Honours

The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2014

Master of Arts - Media Education

University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
04.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Victoria University
Wellington, NZ
12.2000

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Communication
  • Self-management
  • Teamwork

community experience

Otara, New Zealand, 09/2020, 07/2021, Bible Teacher, Taught bible stories to a group of 4 children in the Tongan community and helped inspire and improve reading and writing performance in school.

references

Referees available on request.

hobbies and interests

  • Pottery and Photography
  • Reading and Gardening
  • Travel and hiking

Timeline

Document Officer & Receptionist

Taipei Economic And Cultural Office (Consulate-General Of Taiwan)
09.2022 - Current

Customer Relations Specialist

Johnson and Johnson Vision Care
03.2018 - 03.2020

Immigration Officer

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
01.2015 - 07.2016

Reporter/Journalist

World TV Group
06.2014 - 09.2015

Freelance Translator

Department of Internal Affairs
10.2007 - 09.2022

English/Mandarin Teacher

Various Educational Institutions
02.2002 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Political Studies - Second Class Honours

The University of Auckland

Master of Arts - Media Education

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Victoria University
Caroline Huang