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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Shamica Naidoo

Shamica Naidoo

Client Advisor
Port Shepstone,KZN

Summary

Sales professional with proven track record in driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Strong ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing market needs. Expertise in client relationship management, negotiation, and strategic planning. Reliable and focused on delivering impactful results.

Diligent Administrative Clerk seeking new opportunities. Proficient in managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and supporting team operations. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy

Motivated Bank Manager passionate about providing excellent customer service and exceeding expectations. Talented professional well-versed in service marketing and credit offerings. Inspires staff loyalty through strong leadership and communication skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Client Advisor

Nedbank Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone, Kwazulu Natal
06.2007 - 11.2024
  • Advised clients on product selections to meet individual needs and preferences.
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients, enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Analyzed client feedback to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new team members, sharing best practices and expertise in Client Advisor role.
  • Strengthened client relationships through regular communication and proactive follow-up on inquiries.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of industry trends and products, ensuring accurate guidance for clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic understanding of their goals and concerns.
  • Streamlined processes for improved efficiency, enabling quicker response times to client requests.
  • Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to address unique client challenges and identify appropriate solutions.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems, tools, or products as necessary for the job.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized advice and tailored product recommendations.
  • Excelled in meeting sales targets, contributing significantly to the overall success of the team.
  • Contributed to company growth by identifying new business opportunities and cross-selling services.
  • Adhered to AML/BSA requirements, audit procedures, and other regulated banking activity.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance in all advisory activities.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention through regular communication.
  • Provided training on new financial products to colleagues, enabling them to offer broader range of solutions.
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities, contributing to growth of client base.
  • Streamlined client onboarding process, reducing time spent and improving client experience.
  • Improved customer loyalty by providing exceptional advisory services and resolving issues promptly.
  • Managed sensitive client information with utmost confidentiality, building trust and loyalty.
  • Delivered personalized investment recommendations, enabling clients to make informed decisions.
  • Analyzed client feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
  • Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
  • Recommended specific investments to help clients meet financial goals.
  • Advised clients on investments, retirement and estate planning.
  • Informed clients of strategies for reducing debt and maximizing savings.
  • Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.

Banker Teller

Nedbank Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone, Kwazulu Natal
11.2008 - 10.2013
  • Managed customer relationships, providing personalized banking solutions and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
  • Maintained strict compliance with all banking regulations, ensuring a secure and trustworthy environment for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Strengthened customer relationships through attentive service and prompt resolution of inquiries.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services.
  • Investigated customer inquiries and resolved discrepancies in helpful and timely manner.
  • Enhanced bank profitability by effectively cross-selling various financial products and services.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Streamlined teller process for deposits and withdrawals, improving transaction speed and customer wait times.
  • Enhanced customer trust by consistently providing accurate financial advice and solutions to meet their needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues..
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.
  • Assisted clients with account inquiries, providing tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained cash drawer, adhering to strict balancing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Conducted daily cash reconciliations, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures promptly.
  • Mentored new tellers on operational protocols and customer service best practices to improve team performance.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
  • Maintained cash drawer accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective cash handling practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through exceptional service, fostering loyalty and trust.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, courteousness, and a strong work ethic.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Increased cross-selling opportunities by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate banking products or services.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during peak business hours by multitasking and prioritizing tasks to maintain efficiency and quality of service.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Streamlined teller operations by maintaining organized workspaces and adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Provided training to new tellers on bank procedures, systems, and customer service best practices.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Collaborated effectively with other departments as needed to resolve outstanding issues or complete complex tasks for customers.
  • Reinforced customer trust by providing accurate account information and transaction confirmations.
  • Enhanced customer experience by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Fostered positive banking experience, helping customers with account management and service selection.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bank products, services, promotions, policies, regulations to better assist customers with their financial needs.
  • Improved branch security by adhering strictly to all policies and procedures related to cash handling and fraud prevention.
  • Streamlined transaction process, allowing for quicker service and reduced wait times for customers.
  • Reduced queue times during peak hours with effective cash handling and prompt service.
  • Conducted daily audits of cash drawers to prevent discrepancies and maintain financial integrity.
  • Supported branch goals by participating in initiatives aimed at improving overall bank performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team knowledge by sharing best practices in cash handling and customer service.
  • Facilitated introduction of new tellers by mentoring them on bank procedures and customer service excellence.
  • Strengthened customer loyalty with personalized service and attention to detail in transaction processing.
  • Boosted cross-selling of bank products by identifying customer needs during transactions.
  • Ensured compliance with banking regulations by accurately completing all required reports and paperwork.
  • Supported team members during high-volume periods to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through friendly interactions and resolving issues promptly.
  • Reduced errors in transaction processing by implementing double-check system for large withdrawals and deposits.
  • Maintained high accuracy in financial transactions, ensuring all cash and documentation were correct.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.
  • Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
  • Educated customers on online banking and mobile banking applications.
  • Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Performed account maintenance by closing out accounts and changing customer addresses.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Received loan and utility payments, sending funds to correct destinations.
  • Received mortgage, loan or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.
  • Supported team members in achieving branch goals through collaboration, communication, and shared responsibilities.

Banker Fullfillment

Nedbank Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone Kwazulu Natal
06.2007 - 11.2008
  • Managed customer accounts, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
  • Trained junior staff on banking procedures and customer service best practices.
  • Streamlined loan processing workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product offerings and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently meet or exceed branch sales targets and objectives.
  • Monitored account activity and identified suspicious transactions, taking appropriate action to prevent fraud.
  • Streamlined operations, implementing efficient processes to improve overall productivity and performance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues.
  • Analyzed daily financial transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity of bank's financial records.
  • Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering products quotes.
  • Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
  • Maintained strict compliance with all banking regulations, ensuring a secure and trustworthy environment for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored financial advice and personalized banking solutions.
  • Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
  • Strengthened customer relationships through attentive service and prompt resolution of inquiries.
  • Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products, and services.
  • Investigated customer inquiries and resolved discrepancies in helpful and timely manner.
  • Enhanced bank profitability by effectively cross-selling various financial products and services.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Mentored junior bankers, enhancing their skills in customer service and financial analysis for career progression.
  • Streamlined teller process for deposits and withdrawals, improving transaction speed and customer wait times.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.

Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g., Staff surveys etc.)

Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievements of business strategy.

Add value to Nedbank by identifying opportunities to improve or enhance processes through identifying and recommending improvements and supporting implementation of tools policies and procedures.

Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters, websites and attending sessions.

Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values by demonstrating the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.

Ensure that own contribution and participation contributes to the achievement of team goals.

Create and manage own career through guidance and support of management, department, and colleagues Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers

Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed, experience practiced,

and certifications obtained and /or maintained within specified time frames

Ensure knowledge management, continuity, and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and sharing knowledge with the team.

Meet Service level Agreements (SLA) try conducting processing activities within agreed timelines and parameters.

Minimize financial and reputational risk by ensuring accuracy of processing activities.

Satisfy internal and external clients by responding to and actioning queries within the agreed SLA

Meet Nedbank internal and external client service standards by communicating with stakeholders (including regulators) accordingly.

Understand and meet stakeholders needs by maintaining a relationship through regular interaction

Branch Manager

Glomail South Coast Mall
Shelly Beach, Kwazulu Natal
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Led branch operations to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
  • Managed staff training programs to improve team performance and efficiency.
  • Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Developed sales strategies that increased branch revenue and market presence.
  • Oversaw compliance with company policies and industry regulations for operational integrity.
  • Mentored junior managers, promoting professional growth and leadership skills within the team.
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance through diligent adherence to industry standards, guidelines, and company policies.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Ensured exceptional customer service, resolving issues swiftly to maintain trust and satisfaction.
  • Fostered culture of excellence and accountability, resulting in branch consistently exceeding performance targets.
  • Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining operational integrity.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with high-value clients, securing their loyalty through exceptional service and advice.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Achieving and exceeding branch targets

Maintain high visual standards

Providing excellent customer services

Controlling Administration

Training and motivating staff

Interviewing and training Casual staff

Attending training and seminars

Upholding all processes and procedures of the organizations

Controlling store expenses

Admin and Cash up Clerk

Hub Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach, Kwazulu Natal
05.2002 - 10.2005
  • Coordinated office activities and maintained efficient filing systems to enhance organizational workflow.
  • Processed incoming correspondence and routed to appropriate departments for timely response.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.
  • Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing inquiries and concerns.
  • Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks by maintaining accurate records and utilizing verification methods.
  • Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.
  • Helped maintain a positive office atmosphere with proactive conflict resolution and team-building efforts.
  • Maintained a professional office environment by ordering necessary supplies, managing inventory levels, and organizing workspaces.
  • Managed daily mail distribution for both internal employees and external customers or clients.
  • Enhanced office productivity by managing incoming calls, emails, and appointments for staff members.
  • Supported auditors by efficiently compiling requested documentation.
  • Boosted department efficiency with timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems, ensuring quick and accurate retrieval of documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhered to data protection protocols diligently.
  • Improved customer service with prompt and accurate handling of inquiries, contributing to positive office environment.
  • Supported efficient data management, entered and updated records in database to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.

OTHER DUTIES:

Cashier

Customer conversions

Fund Raising

Promotion or products

Banking

Controlling store float

Distribution of Staff Float

Providing world class service

Administrative Clerk

Woolworths Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach, Kwazulu Natal
12.1999 - 04.2002
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and software applications, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring availability of supplies while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
  • Arranged meetings and appointments and updated records to assist management.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
  • Ensured compliance with internal policies, conducted regular audits of office supplies and initiated reordering process.
  • Improved workplace safety, conducted regular checks and reported potential hazards immediately.
  • Increased office accessibility, organized workspace to accommodate needs of all employees, ensuring comfortable and inclusive environment.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
  • Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
  • Coordinated office activities and maintained efficient filing systems to enhance organizational workflow.
  • Processed incoming correspondence and routed to appropriate departments for timely response.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols when handling personnel files or company documentation.
  • Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service while addressing inquiries and concerns.
  • Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
  • Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.
  • Helped maintain a positive office atmosphere with proactive conflict resolution and team-building efforts.
  • Maintained a professional office environment by ordering necessary supplies, managing inventory levels, and organizing workspaces.
  • Managed daily mail distribution for both internal employees and external customers or clients.
  • Enhanced office productivity by managing incoming calls, emails, and appointments for staff members.
  • Supported auditors by efficiently compiling requested documentation.
  • Boosted department efficiency with timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems, ensuring quick and accurate retrieval of documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhered to data protection protocols diligently.
  • Improved customer service with prompt and accurate handling of inquiries, contributing to positive office environment.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

Controlling Store Floats

Distribution of Staff floats

Processing wages and salaries

Balancing of redeemed vouchers

Ordering and receiving of store orders

performing random Spot Checks

Providing world class service

Education

No Degree - Diploma in Computers And Administation

Oval International College
Port Shepstone, South Africa
05-2001

No Degree - Banking: Bankfais Deposit 1A

Moonstone
Port Shepstone, South Africa
07-2008

No Degree - Re-1

Moonstone
Port Shepstone, South Africa
07-2011

No Degree - NQF LEVEL 5 Certificate in Sales Banking

Milpark Business School
Port Shepstone, Correspondence
12-2016

No Degree - Higher Certificate in Banking Services

Milpark
Port Shepstone
02-2017

No Degree - National Certificate: Generic Man NQF Level 5

Bankseta
Port Shepstone (Correspondence)
01-2022

No Degree - Skills Programme

Chartall Business College
POrt Shepstone (Correspondence)
02-2020

No Degree - National Certificate: Generic Man NQF Level 5

Bankseta
Port Shepstone (Correspondence)
01-2022

Skills

  • Sales experience
  • Customer service experience
  • Brand awareness
  • Building rapport
  • Sales background
  • Sales strategies
  • Objection handling
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Upselling strategies
  • Sales training
  • Product merchandising
  • Performance tracking
  • Product demonstrations
  • CRM proficiency
  • Pipeline management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Sales demonstration
  • Closing deals
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Sales consultation
  • Client service
  • Product and service sales
  • Customer relationship building
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer relations
  • Sales closing
  • Personnel training
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Staff training
  • Product promotions
  • Retention strategies
  • Customer retention
  • Performance improvement
  • Sales development
  • Lead generation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Client engagement
  • Relationship management
  • Contact follow-up
  • Closing sales
  • Exceeds sales goals

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved Client issues which led to being nominated for world class service twice.
  • Documented and resolved Clients complaints on a continuous basis which led to me receiving positive feedbacks and client compliments on numerous occasions.

Certification

  • CSP - Certified Sales Professional
  • Letter of Authority to provide advise tp clients on behalf of the organizations
  • FAIS compliant
  • NQF Level 5

Additional Information

I have received Numerous compliments from Clients regarding the service they have received from me, ( reference "hello Peter"}

which resulted in me being nominated twice for world class service. The service quality given to clients did not only apply to Nedbank,

this also applied to all the organizations that employed me. I pride myself assisting client with with honesty and integrity.

Kindly contact me for referrals

Timeline

Banker Teller

Nedbank Port Shepstone
11.2008 - 10.2013

Client Advisor

Nedbank Port Shepstone
06.2007 - 11.2024

Banker Fullfillment

Nedbank Port Shepstone
06.2007 - 11.2008

Branch Manager

Glomail South Coast Mall
10.2005 - 05.2007

Admin and Cash up Clerk

Hub Shelly Beach
05.2002 - 10.2005

Administrative Clerk

Woolworths Shelly Beach
12.1999 - 04.2002

No Degree - Diploma in Computers And Administation

Oval International College

No Degree - Banking: Bankfais Deposit 1A

Moonstone

No Degree - Re-1

Moonstone

No Degree - NQF LEVEL 5 Certificate in Sales Banking

Milpark Business School

No Degree - Higher Certificate in Banking Services

Milpark

No Degree - National Certificate: Generic Man NQF Level 5

Bankseta

No Degree - Skills Programme

Chartall Business College

No Degree - National Certificate: Generic Man NQF Level 5

Bankseta

Reading, Cooking, Solving Puzzles

Reading,  cooking, solving puzzles

creating my own condiments and spices

Shamica NaidooClient Advisor