Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Fiona Young

Fiona Young

Auckland,AUK

Summary

An organized and dependable person successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to reach goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader

Census/Statistics New Zealand
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to completing assigned duties.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members of company news and updates.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new team members.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.

Customer Service Representative

UPS Freight
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Providing pricing and quotes for freight imports from global markets.
  • Tracked and traced shipments from global markets.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records

Telephone Account Manager - Contract

Office Max
12.2011 - 03.2012
  • Telephoned customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions, and close deals.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through an online customer database.
  • Contributed to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs

Commission Agent

Retail Therapy
01.1998 - 12.2011
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Counselling/Psychology/Sociology

Massey University
Auckland
11.2023

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Team Management
  • Account Management
  • Staff Training
  • Safety Processes
  • Sales Expertise
  • Effective Customer Service
  • Professional Improvement
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Client Support

Certification

  • Ceramic Teacher Diploma, Duncan Studios, 1996
  • University of Auckland, Sales Skills, 2004
  • Floristry, NZ Career Academy - 2017
  • Nail Technician, Premier Institute of Education. 2020
  • Counselling Skills, The Career Academy, 2020

Timeline

Team Leader

Census/Statistics New Zealand
11.2022 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative

UPS Freight
08.2012 - 08.2014

Telephone Account Manager - Contract

Office Max
12.2011 - 03.2012

Commission Agent

Retail Therapy
01.1998 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Counselling/Psychology/Sociology

Massey University
  • Ceramic Teacher Diploma, Duncan Studios, 1996
  • University of Auckland, Sales Skills, 2004
  • Floristry, NZ Career Academy - 2017
  • Nail Technician, Premier Institute of Education. 2020


Fiona Young