Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Esther Bourne

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced professional seeking a role to utilize extensive expertise in administration, data entry, customer service, inbound and outbound communication. Committed to delivering exceptional results, approaches every task with resourcefulness, innovation, and flexibility.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arohia Business and Consumer Case Manager

One NZ
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provide customers with a single point of contact for their service needs
  • Taking ownership of issues that cannot be resolved on the first call through to end resolution (as confirmed by the customer), while keeping the customer fully informed on progress
  • Managing a variety of calls and contacts from customers, depending on the Arohia customer or issue segmentation
  • Service &/or technical issues - diagnose the problem, resolve the issue in a prompt manner, &/or actively engage the appropriate SME Experts (COE) within the team with subject matter expertise to help
  • New sales or service orders - Ensuring customers are receiving the best and appropriate plans, and for the correct pricing.
  • Deliver a high standard of customer experience, resolving issues within the Arohia team
  • Respond and troubleshoot all customer interactions via any channel, and identify appropriate service solutions, including upsell opportunities in an efficient and timely manner
  • Own the customer relationship and communications where first call fix is not possible, including any case management required to receiving Customer confirmation of resolution or confidence in billing
  • Representing One NZ by making a positive impression with the customer through every interactioncontributing to positive NPS in line with team and individual goals.
  • Accurate & timely capture of customer interactions, actions taken and resolution including cause
  • Look for ways to continuously improve how Arohia operates and how we deliver for our customers
  • Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and learning across Arohia team members to enableyourself, and your colleagues, to resolve more customer calls first time
  • Participate in actively identifying changes which can continuously improve the service experience andprocesses for all our One NZ customers
  • Actively drive continuous improvement initiatives with an own it mentality & personal responsibilityfor success

Systems:

  • Seibel
  • TP2
  • Chorus Assurance
  • CeeCat
  • Salesforce
  • Service Hub

Inbound Service Agent

Probe Group NZ
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Dealing with customer inquiries across multiple channels including voice, chat, email, and social networks as required
  • Process service orders in the subscriber management system with an elevated level of accuracy
  • Generate new business opportunities and operational savings by adding value and upselling targeted offers
  • Completing ad-hoc tasks as requested by the management team
  • Provide customer feedback and trends to Team Leader to assist with operations and business improvements
  • Alert Team Leader or Managers to any impediments to campaign, client or operational
  • Strive to exceed expectations and deliver an elevated level of customer service to all customers and clients
  • Develop a prominent level of subject matter knowledge
  • Set up technician appointments according to schedule availability
  • Supplied information about available products and services, membership details and purchase advantages

Customer Service Agent

Probe Group NZ
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrate strong and honest customer service and rapport with existing and new members
  • Answer inbound calls using Pure Cloud system
  • Communicated with clients about account services, statements, and balances
  • Entering data and order for new and existing customers
  • Troubleshooting for member’s logins
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and keep high-quality service
  • Entered customer interaction details in sales system to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered
  • Entered customer information into customized computer system to document and organize client records
  • Recommended products to customers and suggested other options if preferred product was unavailable
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns

Program Manager

Skids Safe Kids
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: (Henderson Valley School)
  • Supplying a safe and fun environment for before and after school programs for kids Before/ After School Care and School Holidays for 3 school sites
  • Maintain safety protocols for kids and staff on site
  • Check staff rosters and absentees to replace or cover
  • Check in with the Director on wat is needed for the 3 sites
  • Weekly shopping for the sites
  • Meetings with Staff either via zoom or face to face every End and Beginning of the week
  • Food safety check
  • Admin for the sites: invoices sent to parents, program planning for the term and holidays, site and staff safety
  • Greeting parents and children to arrive at site
  • Opening, closing, and cleaning up of sites
  • Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated impacts to team
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
  • (Henderson Valley School)

Admin Assistant / Reception

JJ Richards & Sons Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Greeting customers and visitors
  • Processing Sale Agreements (Manually and Electronically using Citrix)
  • Answer Phones, replying to emails and filing
  • Processing payments, Account closure forms/ Cancellations of customer accounts
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Collaborated with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed

Sales Manager

Makan Distillers Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2016
  • Receiving orders from customers and entering in database (Exonent, MYOB & CRM system)
  • Managing trucks and consulting with drivers ensuring prompt deliveries
  • Answering emails via Outlook/ Gmail and processing invoices
  • Organising meetings and appointments for company Directors with other big buyers (Supermarkets and Freight Companies)
  • Organising Sales Reps Area Call Cycles and Sales Reports
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures
  • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans
  • Targeted and prospected for new business through telemarketing, individual creativity, and innovation
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers

Education

Graduate Certificate - Hospitality

The International Travel College of New Zealand
01.2011

High School Diploma -

Otahuhu College
Auckland, NZ
01.2009

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Case Management
  • Organization and Multitasking
  • Bi-Lingual
  • Appointment Setting
  • MS Office
  • Inbound and Outbound calling
  • Fast learner
  • Communicative and reliable
  • Decision-Making
  • Email and Telephone Etiquette

References

  • Probe Group, Sky TV, Team Lead, Valerie Pou, 021-2775323
  • Skids, Director, Okinawa Kava, 020-41045416
  • One NZ, Team Lead, Ariane-Joy Valerio, 021-1647029

Certification

  • NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. Otahuhu College (2005-2009)
  • Amadeus CertificateThe International Travel College (2010 2011)

Timeline

Arohia Business and Consumer Case Manager

One NZ
02.2023 - 10.2024

Inbound Service Agent

Probe Group NZ
08.2022 - 01.2023

Customer Service Agent

Probe Group NZ
10.2021 - 08.2022

Program Manager

Skids Safe Kids
10.2018 - 10.2021

Admin Assistant / Reception

JJ Richards & Sons Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2018

Sales Manager

Makan Distillers Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2016
  • NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3. Otahuhu College (2005-2009)
  • Amadeus CertificateThe International Travel College (2010 2011)

Graduate Certificate - Hospitality

The International Travel College of New Zealand

High School Diploma -

Otahuhu College
Esther Bourne