Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Norman Hamlet Levy

Dunedin,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced Senior Travel Consultant and Customer Service Representative with over 20 years of experience in the Airline industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated customer service professional with a history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance any organizational brand.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Dunedin Community Care Trust
06.2023 - Current
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high productivity and professionalism under pressure.
  • Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modelling effective client-centred care techniques.
  • Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback promptly.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans for 25 clients.
  • Implemented behaviour management plans for clients with challenging behaviours, promoting a harmonious living environment.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.

Cash Team Member (Casual)

Compass Group Management
03.2017 - Current
  • Performed duties per applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient customer service and handled challenging situations efficiently.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provide solutions to problems.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Worked with different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
  • Exceeded performance goals through diligent task completion, attention to detail, and consistent assignment follow-through.

Support Worker & Carer

Mount Cargill Trust
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional matter.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Warehouse Picker

Foodstuffs South Island
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Prepared orders of 1000 units per shift by processing requests, pulled materials from the warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Travel Consultant

Air New Zealand
12.1999 - 12.2016

Improved workplace productivity by 70% by effectively coordinating appointment schedules and itineraries and managing accounts and budgets.

  • Consistently fostered business growth by delivering first-rate travel advice and itineraries to develop valuable client relationships.
  • Helped senior managers make effective decisions based on current and accurate reporting.

Customer Service Agent

Polynesian Airlines
02.1991 - 11.1999
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization, and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
  • Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
  • Increased sales by 15%.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Management - Management

Otago Polytechnic & Capable NZ
Dunedin, OTA
09.2024

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • As a senior Travel Consultant, cross-trained on the office manager's tasks and responsibilities and was entrusted to handle all duties when that individual was unavailable.
  • Successfully managed flight travel, cargo booking and delivering the famous UB40 to Samoa's 50th Independence celebrations in 2012
  • Supervised a team of 20 staff members at the Apia airport for the All Blacks trip to Samoa.
  • Provided clients with incentives for referring new customers, resulting in a 60% increase in incremental new business.
  • Conducted, organise and managed the successful community fundraiser dance event in commemoration of Samoa's 60th Independence in Dunedin in June 2022 ( with the help and hard work of dedicated core members of Our Marist Samoa Association).
  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.

References

Laura Barker Senara

Agile Coach, Air New Zealand 

laura.senara@airnz.co.nz

+ 64 21 757 035


Eric Nabalagi

Deputy Warden, Caroline Freeman College

University of Otago

eric,nabalagi@otago.ac.nz

021 279 3741


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Served as a Bishop ( church minister) for 8 years, High Council and Bishop's Counsellor for a combined 15 years working with young adults 95% of the time.

The president of the Marist Otago Samoa Association advocating for young families and youth to improve their daily lives in Aotearoa.

Family Visiting Home Teacher of our Ward ( congregation)

Pacific Trust Otago Board Member in Dunedin October 2023 - Current

A Samoan High Chief advocating for the people of the Pacific and Samoan in the Dunedin Community


Timeline

Support Worker

Dunedin Community Care Trust
06.2023 - Current

Support Worker & Carer

Mount Cargill Trust
05.2020 - 11.2021

Warehouse Picker

Foodstuffs South Island
03.2019 - 09.2019

Cash Team Member (Casual)

Compass Group Management
03.2017 - Current

Travel Consultant

Air New Zealand
12.1999 - 12.2016

Customer Service Agent

Polynesian Airlines
02.1991 - 11.1999

Bachelor of Applied Management - Management

Otago Polytechnic & Capable NZ
Norman Hamlet Levy