Umer A

Skilled sales and operations professional with experience in Australia’s energy efficiency industry, specialising in solar and heat pump installations. Expertise in rebate management, scheduling, and streamlining communication between sales and installers to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Qualifications & Work History

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Building Construction @ Melbourne Polytechnic (NMIT) (2015-2018) Melbourne, VIC
• Distinction (76%)
• Minor in Architectural design

Diploma of Associate Engineering, Govt College of Technology, 2011-2014, Pakistan
• A (71%)
• Minor in Mechanical Engineering

WORK HISTORY

Operations and Admin @ Astra Green Solutions (Nov 2023 - Oct 2024) Remote, Australia

• Solar Victoria Rebate Process Management: Manage the rebate process for customers across internal teams and multiple sales partners.

• Scheduling for Heat Pump Installations: Oversee the daily schedules for heat pump installations.

• Route Planning: Plan routes for installation teams, ensuring efficient scheduling by grouping compatible sales/installations together and booking customers accordingly.

• Coordination with Sales Partners: Update sales partners on stock availability and assist with scheduling their customers.

• Communication with Installers: Provide installers with updates on their next day runs, job availability, and other relevant information.

• Stock Reselling: Reclose sales by offering alternative products when necessary, ensuring effective stock management.

• Customer Enquiries: Manage client accounts, addressing inquiries and resolving issues via inbound calls, emails, and SMS.

• Bridge Between Teams: In my previous role, I served as a bridge between sales and operations; now, I facilitate communication between sales and installers.

• Coordinate Training and Meetings: Schedule and organize training sessions for team members as needed.

• Report Preparation: Generate and review reports periodically, particularly for sales projections. • Team Support: Provide administrative assistance and support to team members across various departments whenever needed.

Account Manager @ GetEmail.io(D&B) (August 2022-July 2023) Remote, France

• Built trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders and executives, aligning business solutions with their goals.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Efficiently managed Live chat, Helpdesk tickets, Soft Phone Emails.
• Oversaw inside sales and supported a SaaS platform for B2B and B2C clients using In-house CRM.
• Demonstrated strong customer relations skills through Live demo calls, onboarding, and live chat support.
• Consistently achieved sales and upselling targets, driving SaaS product adoption.

Freelance Writer, Transcriptionist (March 2020 - Present) Remote

• Demonstrated versatility as a freelance Writer, Transcriptionist, Captioner, Translator, and Proofreader.
• Collaborated with various platforms, including GoTranscript.com, Scribie.com, and QAworld.com.
• Successfully transcribed and captioned audio/video content with high accuracy while maintaining quality assurance standards.

Lead Field Tech @ NBN (January 2017 - May 2018) Melbourne, Australia

• Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication.
• Managed appointment scheduling and coordination with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensured adherence to safety measures while working on-site, including roadwork and heights.
• Contributed to network planning and risk management, with a focus on installation and upgrades.

Reception / Host @ Shizuku Ramen Restaurant (February 2016 to December 2016) Melbourne, Australia

• Provided excellent customer service, including order taking and addressing customer inquiries.
• Managed POS and Cash Register.
• Assisted with various ad hoc tasks within the restaurant.
• Conducted social media marketing to boost the restaurant's online presence.

Business Development Executive @ IRG (Ion Resource Group) (March 2009 to September 2012) Pakistan

• Specialized in Debt Consolidation and Debt Settlement, conducting negotiations with lenders on behalf of customers.
• Managed the generation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track key performance metrics.
• Excelled in both inbound and outbound calls, consistently achieving B2C sales targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer relationship skills, effectively building rapport and trust with clients.
• Managed correspondence efficiently across multiple communication channels

Assessment

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