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Mani Tuicakau

One Tree Hill,Auckland

Summary

Customer-focused professional with 5+ years of experience in technical support and insurance consulting. Proven track record of resolving complex customer issues, improving satisfaction scores, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Highly adaptable with a passion for creative problem-solving and leveraging technology to drive results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Support Representative

2 Degrees/Vocus Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assisted 100+ customers weekly in troubleshooting technical issues, achieving a 90%+ first-call resolution rate.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers through phone, email and chat support.
  • Collaborated with the escalation team to resolve unresolved inquiries, improving team efficiency.
  • Managing multiple companies under the 2degrees network (Slingshot, Orcon, Flip).

Personal Insurance Consultant

State Insurance
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, assisted customers in setting up new policies, and amending existing policies.
  • Achieved high KPI's through clear communication and exceptional service.
  • Cross-sold insurance products by effectively explaining features and benefits.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing policy setup time and improving overall team productivity

Customer Experience Ambassador

Brightside Insurance
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed 60-80 calls daily, assisting Australian Harvey Norman customers with raising and processing insurance claims
  • Delivered clear troubleshooting steps, improving claim turnaround times and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with repairers across Australia to ensure timely and accurate repair services for customers, coordinating between customers and service providers to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Identified recurring customer issues and worked with management to streamline the claims process


Music Producer

Self Employed
12.2017 - Current
  • Built a YouTube channel to 42,000+ subscribers through consistent music production and content marketing.
  • Collaborated with artists worldwide, showcasing cross-cultural teamwork and project management skills.
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents to maintain an organized filing system.
  • Developed and implemented email marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement.
  • Liaised with lawyers and managers across the globe to negotiate contracts, licensing terms, and ensure smooth, professional business operations.

Education

Diploma in Level 6 Systems Administrations -

Techtorium Institute of Information Technology
12-2017

Diploma in Level 5 IT Technical Support -

Techtorium Institute of Information Technology
12-2016

NCEA Level 3 -

One Tree Hill College
11-2015

Skills

  • Customer Support: Handling inquiries via phone, email, and chat, achieving 95% resolution rates
  • Tech Proficiency: CRM tools (Zendesk), Microsoft Office Suite, and IT troubleshooting
  • Adaptability: Managed transitions between customer support, technical roles, and self-employment effectively

Timeline

Technical Support Representative

2 Degrees/Vocus Group
09.2021 - 10.2022

Personal Insurance Consultant

State Insurance
04.2020 - 06.2021

Customer Experience Ambassador

Brightside Insurance
02.2019 - 03.2020

Music Producer

Self Employed
12.2017 - Current

Diploma in Level 5 IT Technical Support -

Techtorium Institute of Information Technology

NCEA Level 3 -

One Tree Hill College

Diploma in Level 6 Systems Administrations -

Techtorium Institute of Information Technology
Mani Tuicakau