Dellena Austin
@dellenaaustin
Customer-focused administrator with nearly 20 years' experience in operations and remote support.
What I'm looking for
Native NZ English Audio Evaluator | Administrative Specialist
Native New Zealand English speaker with 20 years of experience in high-volume administration and remote customer service. I have a deep understanding of regional NZ accents and cultural nuances, which I use to provide objective, high-quality audio evaluations.
Previously, I managed remote operations for Fisher & Paykel using Salesforce and handled complex data entry for major NZ retailers. I am detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and committed to delivering accurate data to improve AI systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Centre Administrator
BestStart Educare
Jul 2025 - Present (7 months)
Managed centre administration and enrollment processes, maintained licensing compliance, and updated customer databases to support smooth operations and accurate funding claims.
Customer Service Representative
Fisher & Paykel
Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Handled inbound/outbound calls and emails for warranty claims and repair bookings, performed data entry and photo uploads for assessments, and ensured timely follow-up using Salesforce.
Owner / Manager
KauriKare After School Care
Jan 2020 - Jul 2024 (4 years 6 months)
Founded and operated an after-school care service, managing bookings, payroll, recruitment, licensing compliance, and marketing, and ensuring safe enrollment and child medical response protocols.
Centre Administrator & Teacher
BestStart Educare
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Managed invoicing, enrollment and compliance for licensing, coordinated customer communications and calendar support, and assisted with portal rollouts to improve centre workflows.
Personal Assistant
Harvey Norman
Jun 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Served as personal assistant to the franchise manager while handling customer service, warranty claims management, credit claims, and maintaining online repair portals and documentation.
Customer Service Manager
Countdown Regent
Feb 2012 - Aug 2019 (7 years 6 months)
Assisted store management overseeing payroll, rostering for 100+ staff, accounts payable, stock control, and compliance, delivering process improvements that reduced time theft and saved upwards of $400 weekly.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wellington Correspondence School
High School Certificate, High School
1996 - 1998
Completed home-based high school studies covering typing, mathematics, English, legal studies, and basic French.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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