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Leighton Tuavae

Leighton Tuavae

Customer Service Rep/Officer
Papatoetoe,New Zealand

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and friendly individual who enjoys working in a team and can be easily trusted to work unsupervised. I am very punctual, and my ability to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly and easily yet very attentively will make me an asset to any employer if given the chance. I have the experience and skills, and I am now in search of the perfect place to put them to use.

As a customer service professional, bring valuable experience in effectively addressing and resolving customer issues. Known for a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

OPERATIONS CLERK(DISPATCH)

Gate Gourmet
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Receiving orders from every flight system and entering data
  • Working alongside drivers/assisting them when on road
  • Liaising with managers, informing if there's any changes with flights or cancellations
  • Processing paperwork for Jetstar
  • Handling incoming calls especially for Jetstar
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals, contributing to a positive work environment through clear communication and active participation in meetings.
  • Closing orders
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Updating database (spreadsheet/KPI)
  • Scanning documents to duty managers

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Starbucks Manukau
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Organizing staff roster/reorganizing staff roster if staff is unable to work
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Allocating deployment to staff and additional

Monthly stock count

  • Pull food accordingly to what we have in pastry case and enter into the till system so customers can order online according to what we have on hand
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Approving staff time end of shift
  • Organizing staff meeting before new period starts
  • Communicating with staff with any new comms through the store group chat
  • Staff interviewing and staff training
  • Entering end of shifts sales and wastage through KPI system
  • Organizing meeting with staff especially when new period starts so all staff are aware and understand new changes what aren't
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.

Processor & Machine Operator/Supervisor

FRESH DIRECT
02.2014 - 07.2021
  • Machine operator-slicing, dicing and sealing machine
  • Packing & weighing orders
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
  • Increased productivity by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success.
  • Mentored new hires on proper machine operation techniques, reducing errors and improving overall productivity.
  • Allocate duties to staff
  • Admin duties

PRODUCTION WORKER

Argenta Pharmaceuticals
04.2013 - 01.2014
  • Trained operator for Inkjet printer
  • Running test
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Process paperwork
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Consult with Quality Control for line clearance for each batch
  • Training on labelling machine
  • Packing
  • Set up labelling machine
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Implemented sustainable practices within production process, aligning with environmental goals.

PICK PACKING

PROGRESSIVE ENTERPRISES
01.2013 - 04.2013
  • Operating jiggy pallet jack
  • Pick packing
  • RF scanner

EXPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

FONTERRA
10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Clearing containers and test for clearance
  • Data entry
  • Stock take
  • Consulting with the shipping companies and organizing containers
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Track & Trace
  • Process export documents
  • Prepared accurate shipping documentation to ensure compliance with international regulations and avoid costly penalties or delays.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for the Export Customer Service department, increasing overall efficiency.
  • Monitored shipment statuses closely and proactively updated clients on potential delays or discrepancies.

PACKING

SARGENTS FACTORY
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Packing
  • Online sorting
  • Pastry and table hand

EXPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

UNILEVER AUSTRALIA
11.2007 - 10.2008
  • Updating excel spreadsheet with daily sales
  • Processing and Invoicing paperwork for containers that are shipped overseas
  • Organizing flight details
  • Generating export declarations numbers
  • Keying in orders and organizing airfreight orders
  • Confirming flight details with other airfreight companies
  • Liaising with MAERSK when dealing with dangerous good shipments
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for the Export Customer Service department, increasing overall efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries of export products.
  • Monitored shipment statuses closely and proactively updated clients on potential delays or discrepancies.

PICK & PACKING

HARPERS ENTERTAINMENT
07.2008 - 07.2008
  • Processing dvds
  • Pick packing
  • RF scanning
  • Invoicing

DATA ENTRY AND FILING

CONSUMERS TRADERS, TENANCY TRIBUNAL
11.2007 - 04.2008
  • Data entry
  • Sorting applications
  • Forms and Filing

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

BRADNAMS WINDOWS AND DOORS
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • Customer service
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Assisting sales rep
  • Organizing files
  • General reception duties
  • Data entry
  • Track & Trace
  • Organizing delivery schedules for all nationwide orders
  • Working alongside with dispatch organizing deliveries or informing them with any changes

CALL CENTER OPERATOR

STAR PREMIUM
08.2007 - 08.2007
  • Contacting ex-clients by selling Telstra packages and bringing them back to them

GROUNDS OPERATION AGENT

DHL COURIERS AUCKLAND AIRPORT
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Managing nationwide shipments
  • RF scanning shipments
  • Ordering tracking
  • Meeting delivery deadlines
  • Lodging traces for missing shipments
  • Prioritizing orders
  • Assisting call center enquires
  • Assisting with freight forwarding

SUPPORT PERSON/ADMIN ASSISTANT

NEW ZEALAND IMMIGRATION PACIFIC DIVISION
06.2005 - 07.2006
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Remitting application forms
  • Cash handling
  • Banking
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Assisting officers
  • Work on special projects
  • Lodging and receipting residence and temporary applications into AMS systems etc

PRE SCHOOL TEACHER'S AIDE

PELEGA O MATUA PACIFIC CHILDCARE
10.2001 - 06.2004
  • Planning weekly programmes
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Understanding the regulations and childcare curriculum
  • Interacting with children
  • Attending workshops
  • Attending meetings
  • Observation on child's progress
  • Setting up areas according to daily programmes
  • Planning, implanting and evaluating monthly programmes

Education

business & Administration level4

EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

computers certificate level2 &3

Te WanangaAotearoa

Early Childhood education and care level4

Workforce Consultant

English, Mathematics, Geography, Art

McAuley High School
01.1996

NZ Mathematics certificate

Tangaroa College
01.1994

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Microsoft office
  • Operational excellence
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Client relations
  • Documentation processing
  • Transportation management
  • Project assistance
  • Production scheduling
  • Data compilation
  • Invoice preparation
  • Supervisor/leadership skills
  • Customer Service
  • Team player/team support

Timeline

OPERATIONS CLERK(DISPATCH)

Gate Gourmet
10.2024 - 11.2024

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Starbucks Manukau
07.2021 - 09.2024

Processor & Machine Operator/Supervisor

FRESH DIRECT
02.2014 - 07.2021

PRODUCTION WORKER

Argenta Pharmaceuticals
04.2013 - 01.2014

PICK PACKING

PROGRESSIVE ENTERPRISES
01.2013 - 04.2013

EXPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

FONTERRA
10.2010 - 12.2012

PACKING

SARGENTS FACTORY
08.2009 - 08.2010

PICK & PACKING

HARPERS ENTERTAINMENT
07.2008 - 07.2008

EXPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

UNILEVER AUSTRALIA
11.2007 - 10.2008

DATA ENTRY AND FILING

CONSUMERS TRADERS, TENANCY TRIBUNAL
11.2007 - 04.2008

CALL CENTER OPERATOR

STAR PREMIUM
08.2007 - 08.2007

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

BRADNAMS WINDOWS AND DOORS
06.2006 - 10.2007

GROUNDS OPERATION AGENT

DHL COURIERS AUCKLAND AIRPORT
07.2005 - 12.2006

SUPPORT PERSON/ADMIN ASSISTANT

NEW ZEALAND IMMIGRATION PACIFIC DIVISION
06.2005 - 07.2006

PRE SCHOOL TEACHER'S AIDE

PELEGA O MATUA PACIFIC CHILDCARE
10.2001 - 06.2004

computers certificate level2 &3

Te WanangaAotearoa

Early Childhood education and care level4

Workforce Consultant

English, Mathematics, Geography, Art

McAuley High School

NZ Mathematics certificate

Tangaroa College

business & Administration level4

EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Leighton TuavaeCustomer Service Rep/Officer