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Chris Walker

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

Customer-focused Technical Advisor seeking a transition into banking and finance with a solid foundation in problem-solving and a strong track record of delivering exceptional service. Eager to apply 2.5 years of experience technical support and client interactions into a career in banking and finance. Proven ability to communicate complex concepts, analyze data and provide solutions - excited to contribute these skills to help clients navigate the complexities of financial services for their benefit and financial success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service & Technical Advisor

Santa Fe Shutters & Blinds
04.2021 - Current
  • Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
  • Promoted strong customer satisfaction by diagnosing and troubleshooting product issues without need for escalated support.
  • Analyzing and generating context off an order form
  • Providing real-time assistance for sales reps and agents nationwide
  • Processing orders for manufacture
  • Generating, checking and processing quotations for our sales reps
  • Providing design advice and technical support to trade agents and domestic sales reps
  • Managing internal and external business relationships
  • Managing multiple outlook inboxes
  • Providing excellent customer service via phone, email and in person
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Unloading containers and dispatching products once they arrive from China
  • Self managing my workload and advising my manager on areas of concern.

Factory Worker

Bay Blinds
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assembly + manufacturing
  • Quality control inspection
  • Working to design specifications through job sheets
  • Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Working with tools in a safe, practical manner
  • Operating Aeronaut fabric cutting tables (Ultrasonic and Crush blades.)
  • Using tangent modelling software to optimize fabric use and minimize waste.

Trainee CAD Technician

Spencer Holmes
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Design of engineering plans for a wide variety of projects
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Communicating with and working alongside architects, surveyors and senior engineers
  • Site inspections, field tests and monitoring.
  • Operating vehicle tracking software on car parks and BP Forecourt plans.
  • Creating site-specific building instructions on design plans.
  • Daily use of AutoCAD, constructing plans for council approval, site topography analysis and general product design implementation.

Engineering Summer Student

Bay Of Plenty Regional Council
12.2016 - 03.2017

While studying at the University of auckland, I completed my engineering hours across two summer's at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. My day-to-day tasks would include:


  • Use of computer software (MS Suite & ArcGIS.)
  • Updating data systems
  • Asset Management
  • Working with surveyors in the field
  • Field inspections
  • Time Management.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ

High School Diploma -

Whakatane High School
Whakatane, NZ
12.2015

Skills

  • Successfully completed Navy Officer Training in October 2020
  • Full class 1 driver's license – with own transport
  • Proficient with Microsoft office
  • Effective communication skills and soft skills
  • Good combination of office and field experience, well rounded
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Quick problem solver
  • Highly intelligent, fast learner
  • Willing to take on extra responsibility
  • Excellent time management
  • Adapts to different scenarios to increase profit margin
  • Ability to work independently or as a team player
  • Physically fit
  • AutoCAD, 3D modelling and GIS experience
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Relations
  • Active Listening
  • Clerical Support
  • Shipping Procedures Understanding
  • Team Development
  • Office Equipment Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Multi-Line Telephone Operation
  • Technical Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Call Centre Operations
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Training Development Aptitude
  • Data Evaluation
  • Document Control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Administrative and Office Support

Timeline

Customer Service & Technical Advisor

Santa Fe Shutters & Blinds
04.2021 - Current

Factory Worker

Bay Blinds
06.2020 - 04.2021

Trainee CAD Technician

Spencer Holmes
04.2017 - 08.2017

Engineering Summer Student

Bay Of Plenty Regional Council
12.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Whakatane High School
Chris Walker