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Rhyanna Young

Office Manager
Blenheim

Summary

Experienced Office Management Professional experienced in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Little Ones
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage a global team of 20-25 staff across NZ, UK, AU & US
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created work environment and culture that is supportive, positive, and professional
  • Maximised efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Reported to key stakeholders
  • Heavily involved in project management of all tech projects

Operations Manager

Little Ones
07.2019 - 06.2021

This role was responsible for supporting the Directors in ensuring the efficiency & profitability of the business

  • Assist with general day to day running of business
  • Assisted with recruitment & human resources activity
  • Assist with Project Management
  • Supervised operations staff and ensured employees remained compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Was integral part of implementing AI bot to company App

Customer Service Manager

Little Ones
03.2018 - 07.2019

This role is responsible for supporting our customers and support staff to ensure that every customer has a positive experience with Little Ones and their needs are met.

  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.

Pediatric Sleep Specialist

Little Ones
11.2016 - 03.2018

This role was responsible for providing timely advice and guidance in response to customer queries across all Little Ones platforms, to quality standards.

Senior Personal Banker

ANZ
02.2015 - 10.2017

This role was responsible for looking after bank clientele in all aspects of personal banking including home lending, personal lending, general account queries, general insurances, life insurances & kiwisaver products.


  • Assessment of lending deals for retail customers
  • Partnering with my customers to find the right solutions, services and products they need to achieve their goals with a focus on adding value in each interaction
  • Managing risk to the business by ensuring a strong understanding of my clients circumstances and goals and applying judgement.
  • Fostering strong internal relationships with other lines of business to ensure effective collaboration & the best customer experience




Real Estate Salesperson

Harcourts Marlborough
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.

Account Manager

The Radio Network
03.2012 - 07.2014

This role was responsible for client management & onboarding


  • Prospecting new business
  • Account management of existing clients
  • Creative brief writing
  • Creating Marketing Materials

Parts Specialist

Blenheim Toyota
02.2011 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for ensuring the workshop had correct parts for daily jobs
  • Travelling sales - once a month would visit workshops in the area ensuring they were stocked on parts they required regularly
  • Ensured parts were cataloged & stored correctly
  • General customer service duties.

Duty Manager

Repco
05.2008 - 02.2011
  • Supervised staff to ensure customer engagements met customer expectations
  • Handled customer queries & purchases
  • Cash handling, I was responsible for the branch banking
  • Merchandising - responsible for ensuring the branch showroom was stocked & displays were visually appealing


Education

High School Diploma -

Marlborough Girls Collegs
Blenheim
01.2001 - 12.2006

Skills

Office Management

Effective Leader

Team building

Talent management

Performance Management

Policy Development

References

Available upon request

Timeline

General Manager

Little Ones
06.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Little Ones
07.2019 - 06.2021

Customer Service Manager

Little Ones
03.2018 - 07.2019

Pediatric Sleep Specialist

Little Ones
11.2016 - 03.2018

Senior Personal Banker

ANZ
02.2015 - 10.2017

Real Estate Salesperson

Harcourts Marlborough
07.2014 - 02.2015

Account Manager

The Radio Network
03.2012 - 07.2014

Parts Specialist

Blenheim Toyota
02.2011 - 03.2012

Duty Manager

Repco
05.2008 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

Marlborough Girls Collegs
01.2001 - 12.2006
Rhyanna YoungOffice Manager