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Claire Pelser

Claire Pelser

Service Advisor
Mpumalanga

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office Administrator

Freightxchange
White River
06.2021 - Current
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Owner

DC Trimmings
Heidelberg
04.2007 - 06.2021
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.

Service Advisor

MBSA
Boksburg
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.
  • Informed customers of service specials, completion times, and service expenses to provide exemplary customer service.
  • Documented problems and corrective actions to maintain records.
  • Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Briefed customers regarding warranty protections, potential cost savings and benefits of trading in versus fixing cars to guide decision-making.
  • Educated customers regarding regular maintenance protocols to preserve vehicle condition.
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Volkskool , Heidelberg
01.1993 - 11.1998

International Diploma - Beauty And Reflexology

School of Beauty And Reflexology, Alberton
02.1998 - 12.1998

Skills

    Inbound phone call handling

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Timeline

Office Administrator - Freightxchange
06.2021 - Current
Owner - DC Trimmings
04.2007 - 06.2021
Service Advisor - MBSA
03.2005 - 03.2007
School of Beauty And Reflexology - International Diploma, Beauty And Reflexology
02.1998 - 12.1998
Volkskool - High School Diploma,
01.1993 - 11.1998
Claire PelserService Advisor