Ingonyama Lifestyle Estate, 83 Blesbok Pl, Dawn Park, Boksburg
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Clerk
Absa Bank
11.2023 - Current
Built strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty through exceptional service.
Maximized opportunities for upselling additional products and services through active listening skills that identified specific client needs.
Provided thorough product knowledge to assist customers in making informed decisions on purchases.
Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure during peak hours and challenging situations.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Liaised with sales and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
Responding to customer queries in person, over the phone, or via email about products, services, policies, and procedures.
Addressing customer complaints, listening to their concerns, and providing appropriate solutions or escalating issues to a supervisor if necessary.
Operating customer relationship management (CRM) software, and other relevant technologies to manage transactions and customer information.
Suggested actionable improvements to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue.
Assisted with product selections according to individual requirements and preferences.
Maintaining a flawless audit and compliance record.
Risk and Operations Branch Consultant-Stand In
Absa Bank
11.2023 - Current
Branch Control Effectiveness:
Attest to key risk and management controls.
Proactively supports the branch manager and branch colleagues on fraud syndicate awareness and loss prevention.
Ensure all cash management, self-service device controls are implemented and effectively monitored as per Policy and/or standard operating procedure.
Ensure the staff complete the required training by the stipulated timelines.
Branch Operations:
Responsible for reporting risk profile.
Analyze and monitor the overall risk management process for the branch.
Validate the legality of all payments and journals.
Initiate and implement cost-saving initiatives.
Branch Support:
Coordinate and arrange all requests for system access business equipment.
Establish, update and maintain a branch infrastructure record.
Manage the stationery supplies and order levels appropriately for the branch and ensure controlled distribution.
Gather and analyze data, monitor trends and provide advice and solutions to branch colleagues.
Ensure branch readiness for system upgrades during software release windows.
Deliver high-quality presentations to stakeholders and effectively communicating project objectives and results.
Bank Teller
Absa Bank
03.2019 - 10.2023
Assisting customers with processing transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, or payments, resolving complaints or account discrepancies, and answering questions.
Informing customers about bank products and services.
Tracking, recording, reporting, and storing information related to transactions, bank supplies, and customers, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
Maintaining and balancing cash drawers and reconciling discrepancies.
Packaging cash and rolling coins to be stored in drawers or the bank vault.
Keeping a clean, organized work area and a professional appearance.
Handling currency, transactions, and confidential information in a responsible manner.
Using software to track bank information and generate reports.
Stood in as ATM custodian.
Processing Western Union transactions.
Following all bank financial and security regulations and procedures.
Foreign Exchange Consultant
Bidvest Bank
03.2018 - 02.2019
Conducting foreign exchange transactions on behalf of clients.
Analyzing market conditions and trends to provide informed recommendations to clients.
Adhering to legal and regulatory requirements related to foreign exchange transactions, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations.
Informing potential and existing clients about the company’s foreign exchange services and products.
Keeping client data and transaction records up to date in the company’s CRM system.
Continuously updating my knowledge on foreign exchange markets, financial regulations, and new products.
Educating clients on the mechanics of foreign exchange, the implications of currency fluctuations, and how to use online trading tools.
On boarding of new clients (KYC) AND (FICA).
Processing Money Gram and Western Union transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
University of South Africa
Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Administration
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, South Africa
04.2016
Grade 12 (Matric)
Gondolikhethw Secondary School
Limpopo
12.2010
Skills
Customer Service
Risk and Compliance
Data Analysis
Communication
Administrative support
Lead generation
Product demonstrations, upselling and cross-selling