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Kalolaine Antonio

Mangere,AUK

Summary

Dedicated to making a real and positive impact in the lives of our customer's. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possess excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills and well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor Customer Support

Kainga Ora Homes and Communities
07.2023 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to Team Lead.
  • Develop customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed organisations service standards.
  • Clarify customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve service complaints.
  • Built and maintained relationships with customer to provide ongoing support.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Respond to customer requests for services, and company information.
  • Process customer service requests promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Analyze customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.

Emergency Medical Dispatcher

St John Ambulance
11.2017 - 03.2023
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.

Support Social Worker and Tenancy Manager

Strive
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Support clients with acquiring long-term sustainable housing through Kainga Ora, Private rental, social housing, and other housing providers.
  • Manage tenancy standards in accordance with Strive’s tenancy agreement, extensions, inspections, remedial, maintenance, termination, and regular visits with clients.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Refer client's to relevant services eg: Budgeting
  • Understand and identify the needs and concerns of the clients and family ensuring the mentoring service and programmes are delivered effectively and efficiently
  • Identify, report and support clients with issues relating to Mental Health, Illnesses, Alcohol and drug abuse and Domestic Violence

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Early Childhood Educator

Discoveries Educare
03.2016 - 11.2017
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviours.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Open Polytechnic

Music Composition

Auckland University

Special Effects

Massey University

Skills

  • Computer-aided dispatching
  • Basic life support understanding
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Clerical Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Written Communication

Referee

Monique Hilikihetule - Customer Support Centre Team Leader

021 1993463 - monique.hilikehetule@kaingaora.govt.nz

Shandi Tehira-Tehura - St John Ambulance Team Leader

021 489419 - shanditehiratehura@stjohnambulance.org.nz

Timeline

Advisor Customer Support

Kainga Ora Homes and Communities
07.2023 - Current

Support Social Worker and Tenancy Manager

Strive
09.2022 - 02.2023

Emergency Medical Dispatcher

St John Ambulance
11.2017 - 03.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Discoveries Educare
03.2016 - 11.2017

Early Childhood Education

Open Polytechnic

Music Composition

Auckland University

Special Effects

Massey University
Kalolaine Antonio