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Kimiora Ward

Dannevirke,MWT

Summary

I’m an honest, reliable, and open person who has spent the past few years as a dedicated stay at home mum. This time has strengthened my organisation, leadership, and multitasking skills, as well as my ability to adapt quickly to new challenges. I value integrity, respect, and teamwork in everything I do. I’m a fast learner and a hard worker who takes pride in doing every job to a high standard. Now that my children are more independent, I’m excited to re-enter the workforce and bring my strong work ethic, positive attitude, and people skills to a retail or customer driven environment where I can contribute to great customer experiences and a supportive team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Whanau Ora Navigator

Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust
Taumarunui, Taumarunui
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted clients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing necessary services.
  • Coordinated client care plans with healthcare providers and community resources.
  • Documented client interactions and updates in electronic health record systems.
  • Acted as an advocate for clients.
  • Assisted clients in finding work, registering and attending classes or seminars
  • Engaged with organisations, such as Oranga Tamariki, Family lawyers, Budget advisors, Kainga Ora etc;, to ensure clients needs were being met.
  • Maintained strong relationships

Senior Customer Support Specialist

Cash Converters Personal Finance
Lower Hutt, Wellington
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Handled over the phone credit card payments
  • Adjusted payment schedules based on customer requests for flexibility.
  • Formulated process documentation to guide staff in standard procedures.
  • Engaged with budget advisors to develop customer-focused financial solutions.
  • Analysed bank statements to ensure validity

Retail Worker

Cash Converters Manukau
Manukau, Auckland
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Supported other departments within the store when needed during busy periods or shortages in staff.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Managed inventory levels and organized merchandise displays for optimal visibility.
  • Assisted customers in selecting products and provided personalized recommendations.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and storage areas.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.

Customer Engagement Representative

Cash Converters Personal Finance
Lower Hutt, Wellington
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided expert support on personal finance products, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Resolved inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions efficiently
  • Trained new staff on company policies and effective customer support techniques
  • Assisted in developing training materials for ongoing staff improvement initiatives
  • Interpreted complex technical information into accessible language for non-technical users
  • Collaborated with teams to devise strategies for rapid resolution of escalated issues
  • Prioritized tasks to meet service goals while managing personal and team workflows
  • Handled inbound/outbound calls and uploaded personal documents securely

Casual Farm Hand

Wairarapa Moana Farms
Mangakino, Mangakino
05.2013 - 12.2017

• Weed Spraying (Paddocks, Grubbing Thistles)
• Milking Cows in rotary and hearing bone sheds

  • Herd Testing
  • Taking notes/records of cow tag numbers

Rearing Calves (450)

  • feeding twice a day milk/meal, tagging calves, navel spraying, carrying 25kg bags of calf meal, maintaining good hygiene, injecting necessary medicines, completed calf rearing course, shifting herds of calves to allocated paddocks, recording calf id numbers, weighing, weaning from 80 kgs

Fast Food Worker

Managkino Hotel
Mangakino, Mangakino
10.2013 - 05.2015

▪ Merchandising ▪ Stock take ▪ Ordering Stock ▪ Front of house ▪ Money Handling ▪ Inbound phone calls

Education

NCEA Level 1 And 2

Forest View High School
Tokoroa, NZ

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Front of house
  • Basic retail
  • Business and personal finance
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Physical fitness and wellness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking abilities

Timeline

Whanau Ora Navigator

Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust
10.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Customer Support Specialist

Cash Converters Personal Finance
10.2018 - 03.2020

Retail Worker

Cash Converters Manukau
06.2017 - 05.2018

Customer Engagement Representative

Cash Converters Personal Finance
10.2016 - 05.2018

Fast Food Worker

Managkino Hotel
10.2013 - 05.2015

Casual Farm Hand

Wairarapa Moana Farms
05.2013 - 12.2017

NCEA Level 1 And 2

Forest View High School
Kimiora Ward