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Tessa Johnstone

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with a proven track record at the Ministry of Social Development, great at issue resolution and client engagement. Skilled in benefit adjustment and complex processing, dedicated to creating positive experiences and building strong relationships, ensuring effective communication and support in diverse environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Ministry Of Social Development
01.2021 - Current
  • Engaged with clients in a contact center, resolving diverse issues through dedicated support.
    Linked clients to appropriate services and resources to facilitate positive experiences.
    Managed complex processing actions, including manual benefit adjustments, for nationwide cases as a complex processor.

Teacher Aide

Pegasus Bay School
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated group and individual interactions with students to enhance learning experiences.
  • Developed strong relationships with children, families, and staff at Pegasus Bay.
  • Engaged with a diverse student population, gaining valuable insights into their needs.

Assistant Manager

M.A.S.H (My after school headquarters)
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Established strong relationships with children, creating a supportive environment equivalent to a second home.
  • Facilitated daily activities and games to promote engagement and learning.
  • Welcomed parents during arrival and pickup, ensuring smooth communication.
  • Coordinated planning for holiday programs to enhance seasonal activities.
  • Managed unlocking, locking, and alarming of school facilities each morning and evening.

General Sales Person

Goldmark Jewellers
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • achieve sales targets, establish rapport with customers, handle telephone inquiries, conduct stock takes and close tills at end of day.

General Sales Person

Farmers Trading Co.
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Greeted and served customers to ensure a positive experience.
    Managed telephone duties for effective communication.
    Closed tills accurately at end of day to maintain financial integrity.

Education

National Certificate of Education Achievement - Level Two, Level One

Rangiora High School
01.2011

Skills

  • Call management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Customer engagement and support
  • Issue resolution
  • Benefit adjustment processing
  • Complex processor
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

References

  • Jared Kelly, Principal at Pegasus Bay School, 021 264 3378
  • Sharlene McIlraith, Home room teacher to the children I work with, 027 660 5710
  • Dannielle Ryan, Manager, 022 430 1285

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Ministry Of Social Development
01.2021 - Current

Teacher Aide

Pegasus Bay School
01.2015 - 01.2021

Assistant Manager

M.A.S.H (My after school headquarters)
01.2014 - 01.2019

General Sales Person

Goldmark Jewellers
01.2012 - 01.2013

General Sales Person

Farmers Trading Co.
01.2011 - 01.2012

National Certificate of Education Achievement - Level Two, Level One

Rangiora High School
Tessa Johnstone