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Jessica van Kan

Auckland,AUK

Summary

I'm a hardworking professional with a wealth of experience in customer service. Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I know how to efficiently handle client issues and de-escalate high tension interactions. I love making people happy and want them to enjoy every interaction with myself.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchant Solutions Specialist

Smartpay
North Shore, Auckland
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a detailed record of all customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, maintaining records, updating databases.
  • Developed creative solutions to resolve complex problems quickly while minimizing cost impacts on the company.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships.
  • Investigated customer complaints in order to determine root cause then implemented corrective action plans accordingly.
  • Provided subject matter expertise during meetings with senior leadership team members in order to discuss potential opportunities or challenges.

Executive Assistant

01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Schedule meetings and manage calendars, Answer phone calls and emails and take messages, Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings, Help with daily time management, Run errands as requested, Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation, Coordinate events and speaking engagements, Draft correspondence such as emails and letters

Salon Co-Ordinator

01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Helped run the salon on a day-to-day basis, Ran salon website and social media profiles, Recruited skilled salon staff and helped organise the salon system for better work flow, Processed client payments, Dealt with client complaints, Maintained relationships with reps and clients, Monitored salon supplies and equipment, ordering new stock as needed, Input customer data

Colour Technician

01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Built a client base, Performed colour services on clients, Sold products for home hair care, Cleaned and maintained the salon, Kept up to date client records

Education

Marist College
01.2008

Skills

  • Customer Interaction
  • Time Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Cleanliness and Sanitation
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Customer Service
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Account Management
  • Self Motivation

Timeline

Merchant Solutions Specialist

Smartpay
08.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

01.2020 - 01.2023

Salon Co-Ordinator

01.2017 - 01.2020

Colour Technician

01.2013 - 01.2017

Marist College
Jessica van Kan