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Creshenda Cameron

Creshenda Cameron

Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced Cashier, Call Centre Agent, Administrator, and Data Capturer, Quality assurance, Management, and Query resolution, with over 17 years of experience in both the Call Centre and Customer Industries. Excellent reputation for paying attention to detail, resolving and understanding of problems, queries and requirements, improving customer satisfaction, driving overall operational improvements. Able to live up to all mission statements and carry out company values to meet excellent business and organizational standards. Attributes Team leadership abilities Customer service-oriented. Structured, methodical, and process-driven. Ability to demonstrate and confirm understanding of business and system requirements and issues. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Decisiveness and lateral thinking. Conceptual and analytical thinking ability. Skill to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be accurate and thorough. Able to work under pressure. Able to work as an individual, as well as in a team. Able to plan; goal setting and time management skills. Able and willing to adopt standards, procedures, and specifications. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. 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.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Control, Post and Distributions Manager

SAMRO
Johannesburg
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Quality check on functions done by staff
  • Managing 1, and 12 staff and 1 intern reporting to supervisor
  • Managing 7 Post Staff
  • Compiling of weekly, monthly and biannual Statistics
  • Quality check of information and findings on incorrect and under paid royalties to member for the queries team
  • Creating spreadsheets with comparisons of what has been quality assured
  • Quality checked on processing of the adjustments done and ready for processing for the company
  • Processing of none distributed royalties
  • Ensuring the team achieves a quality assurance of above 99% for all amendments made on the system including 99% of all errors disputed by the business
  • Calculating of time accumulated for the team for flexi hours
  • Managing of teams leave applications
  • Preparing workload and progress reports
  • Ensuring that distributions target dates met on time
  • Ensuring a quality control on all functions meet a 20% quota
  • Ensure company and departmental strategic alignment is maintained; budgets are established and adhered to by staff
  • Ensures the work flow is streamlined, and all processes are tested & documented
  • Ensures documentation is accurate for Post Distributions
  • Investigates stakeholder, rights holders and management royalty queries and ensures the query is resolved within agreed deadline dates using agile sprint methodology (with a focus on timeous and complete resolution of queries)
  • Being able to demonstrate and confirm understanding of business and system requirements and issues
  • Enforcing SAMRO's policies and procedures
  • Identifying Gaps in business areas and analyzing of risk to the business
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.

Quality control and Post Manager

SAMRO
Johannesburg
06.2018 - 01.2023
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Query Resolution and Post Manager

SAMRO
Johannesburg
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Mechanical Rights Administrator

SAMRO
Johannesburg
09.2008 - 01.2012
  • Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar.
  • Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer or discharge.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Cashier

Mr Price
Johannesburg
02.2005 - 01.2007
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.

Receptionist

Auto And General
Johannesburg
11.2004 - 12.2004
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Education

To Be Completed - Manager Development Program

Imsimbi
Braamfontein

Matric Certification -

ELDORADO PARK SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Eldorado Park
01.2000 - 12.2004

Skills

Skills and Knowledgeundefined

Accomplishments

  • Customer Service – assisting with pricing and size
  • Handling of pay point
  • Balancing the cash flow daily
  • Wes bank : Call Center Agent – February 2007 to February 2008, Claims of Composer, Authors, and Publisher shares to record labels
  • Capturing of compact discs information to the database ready for distribution of royalties
  • Updating records on the Database for all Mechanical rights (Reproduction of music)
  • Assisting in the adjustments credited incorrectly to members
  • SAMRO : Query Resolution Administrator February 2012 – February 2013, Resolving of clients queries
  • Supplying of information and findings on incorrect and under paid royalties to member
  • Creating spreadsheets with comparisons of earnings verses what should have been earned
  • Processing of adjustments where needed or all queries handled by myself
  • Processing of no distributed royalties
  • Achieving quality of above 99% for all amendments made on the system
  • SAMRO : Query Resolution Supervisor February 2012 – February 2016

Additional Information

  • Quality check on functions done by staff. Managing 1 quality control supervisor and 12 staff and 2 intern reporting to supervisor Managing 1 Post department Supervisor and Staff Compiling of weekly, monthly and biannual Statistics Quality check of information and findings on incorrect and under paid royalties to member for the queries team. Creating spreadsheets with comparisons of what has been quality assured. Quality checked on processing of the adjustments done and ready for processing for the company. Processing of none distributed royalties. Ensuring the team achieves a quality assurance of above 99% for all amendments made on the system including 99% of all errors disputed by the business. Managing of teams leave applications. Preparing workload and progress reports. Ensuring that distributions target dates met on time Ensuring a quality control on all functions meet a 20% quota Ensure company and departmental strategic alignment is maintained; budgets are established and adhered to by staff. Ensures the work flow is streamlined, and all processes are tested & documented Ensures documentation is accurate for Post Distributions. Investigates stakeholder, rights holders and management royalty queries and ensures the query is resolved within agreed deadline dates using agile sprint methodology (with a focus on timeous and complete resolution of queries). Being able to demonstrate and confirm understanding of business and system requirements and issues. Enforcing SAMRO's policies and procedures Identifying Gaps in business areas and analyzing of risk to the business Preparing of distributions prior to distribution run Processing of all distributions such as Television, Radio, Undocumented works, Mobile and internet transmissions, Performance adjustments, foreign royalties and many more Preparing the reports of the successful distributions Checks and balances of the distribution output Managing day to day purchase order releases Processing of all statements for both international and local rights holders. Maintaining the folders and FTP sites for each CMO and ensure latest documentations have been uploaded to the CMO platforms. Additional Functions not listed Query resolution from time to time Systems testing for new system for all distributions functions Creating of policies and procedures from time to time Creating of standard operating procedures when necessary Assisting in training new and existing staff Data researching for latest trends and threats Managing of relationships with the broadcasters Obtaining records from broadcasters relating to the playlists Identifying the rights holders for royalties which cannot be documented Problem solving and crisis management

Timeline

Quality Control, Post and Distributions Manager

SAMRO
02.2023 - 06.2023

Quality control and Post Manager

SAMRO
06.2018 - 01.2023

Query Resolution and Post Manager

SAMRO
02.2016 - 05.2018

Mechanical Rights Administrator

SAMRO
09.2008 - 01.2012

Cashier

Mr Price
02.2005 - 01.2007

Receptionist

Auto And General
11.2004 - 12.2004

Matric Certification -

ELDORADO PARK SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2000 - 12.2004

To Be Completed - Manager Development Program

Imsimbi
Creshenda Cameron