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Gabriella Zlatev

Palmerston North,West End

Summary

Experienced and self motivated customer service representative with 3+ years experience in a variety of customer service jobs. Problem solving and professionalism are key when it comes to communication with the public.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Maker Assistant

Private Home
09.2015 - 03.2017
  • Helped bake, ice, and deliver cakes.

Babysitter - Part Time

Private Residence
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Customer Service Representative

PAK'nSAVE
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Packed groceries accordingly and checked id for alcohol purchases.
  • Answered queries from customers.
  • Helped in Other Departments.

Factory Production Worker

Tasman
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.

Customer Service Cashier

BP
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.

Guest Service Representative

Hilton Hotel & Resorts
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Answered hotel phones with professionalism and directed calls appropriately.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Maintained high level knowledge of all hotel services offered to answer guest questions.
  • Provided guests with information on local attractions, restaurant and transportation services to enhance stay.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house and housekeeping departments to facilitate smooth hotel operations.
  • Inputted daily occupancy, room rate and revenue into property management system for updated recordkeeping and accounting.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.

CSA

PNCC
07.2023 - Current
  • Connected with customers by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by prioritizing emergency issues and developing and employing workarounds to solve problems expeditiously.

Education

NCEA 1 & 2 - Legal Studies

Te Kura
12.2024

Skills

  • Goal Oriented
  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Written Communication
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry Accuracy
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Timeline

CSA

PNCC
07.2023 - Current

Guest Service Representative

Hilton Hotel & Resorts
08.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Service Cashier

BP
02.2022 - 08.2022

Factory Production Worker

Tasman
01.2021 - 12.2021

Customer Service Representative

PAK'nSAVE
08.2019 - 04.2020

Babysitter - Part Time

Private Residence
03.2018 - 04.2019

Cake Maker Assistant

Private Home
09.2015 - 03.2017

NCEA 1 & 2 - Legal Studies

Te Kura
Gabriella Zlatev