Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Marguerite Bruinders

Marguerite Bruinders

Martindale Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished Banking Professional with extensive expertise in technical skills and data analysis. Enhanced operational efficiency through strong analytical capabilities and clear verbal communication. Delivered effective solutions by leveraging industry knowledge, advanced MS Office skills, and a client-centric approach, while inspiring collaboration and motivation within teams.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

System Administrator

Bidvestbank
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2021.06 - Current

To be a System administrator for all systems utilised by management in the Customer Contact Centre to monitor adherence and

perform scheduling of Service Centre of excellence agents. I am responsible for day to day creation, building and assigning of campaigns to the agent.

Duties

· To take ownership and accountability for the effective and tactical execution
of all campaign activities

· Execute the bank strategy using the relevant CCC Systems

· Serve as Technical liaison between IT/Vendors and agents experiencing difficulty/issues with systems

· Monitor campaigns and ad hoc duties related to campaign lists from MI and
stakeholders in the Service Centre environment

· Implement, control and evaluate contactability strategies on the Predictive
Dialer and interactive Electronic Communications (SMS, calls and Emails)
with relevant stakeholders.

· Creation of new system logins profiles for agents, team leaders and any new
stakeholder in accordance with the systems policy

· Compile and analyze results and making additional recommendations to
enhance the results achieved by Service Centre e.g. Phone strategies,
campaign strategies, dialer strategies, algorithms, forecasting, by utilizing
EDW data.

· Effectively execute and manage business campaigns

· Support the design, deployment and integration of multiple contact strategy
channels within the dialler strategy and execute such strategies in a test and
learn environment by advising the senior dialler manager on technology and
capacity challenges.

· Analyze output data from the system and suggest ways of improvements to
Management

· Implement process improvements to better support the more effective use
of the dialler technology

Real Estate Agent

Ryans Realty
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2019.03 - 2021.05

· Negotiating the sale and letting of properties

· Liaised with clients to market properties effectively, maximising selling value

· Handling enquiries about properties from potential buyers

· Valuing properties

· Travelling to properties and conducting viewings

· Administered disposal and acquisition of properties, ensuring legal compliance and smooth transaction processes

· Produced reports, brochures, and promotional materials to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers

· Key Competencies and skills: Negotiation and selling skills

Good communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive relationship with clients and colleagues

Strong organisational skills

Ambition, drive and charisma

Willingness to take on responsibility, as estate agents will likely be afforded a great deal of responsibility early on

Understanding of and interest in, the local property market and the process of buying and selling property

Vocal Artist

Remarc International
Corfu, Greece
2017.04 - 2017.10
  • Performed as part of trio at various Greek Hotels
  • Acting teamleader responsible for performances,sound equipment,
  • General admin duties
  • Liaising with clients and vocal artist director

System Dialer Specialist

Nedbank
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2013.06 - 2017.03

· Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective and relevant dialing methods which meet collection performance.

· Evaluate, audit and recommend Dialer improvements to Dialer Manager.

· To monitor, record, analyze and report on activities, trends ,results and recommendations relating to the Dialer.

· Build Dialer selection Criteria to ensure smart dialing

· Generate and distribute dialer reports.

· Troubleshoot technical issues and serve as Technical liaison between IT/Vendors and agents experiencing difficulty with collection systems inclusive of Avaya Predictive Dialer.

· Provide continuous outbound call flow environment with focus on agents' waiting time and client abandon rate.

· Maintain checklist to ensure all daily processes are done effectively and efficiently.

· Support collection departmental initiatives

Executed tasks designated by Dialer Manager.

· Act as Business continuity manager with relation to dialer and workload to agents

Credit Controller/Collections Agent

Nedbank
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2005.06 - 2013.05

· Achieving & Exceeding daily & monthly targets

· Contact and trace clients to recover arrears and rehabilitate the client

· Direct Debits on defaulted accounts

· Customer interaction: assisting, educating, clients with their loans telephonically.

· Monitoring team members monthly arrangements

· Setting reminders to follow up on monthly arrangements

Collection processes

Current accounts, savings account

Applications processing

NTE knowledge

Banking platform systems

Avaya systems

Analytical skills

Excellent Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem Solving Skills

Resilience, Adaptability

Client Centricity, Initiative.

Collaborated with colleagues to achieve common goals.

Motivating others.

Outlined daily responsibilities to ensure team alignment.

· Handling the Minutes of Meetings in previous teams.

· Completing telephone bills and Attendance registers monthly.

Key Competencies and Skills: Technical Competencies

· Refunds on current and savings accounts

Motivating others.

Temporary Receptionist

Twilight Advertising
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1998.06 - 1998.07
  • Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
  • Ensured the availability of up-to-date content on company brochures and promotional material for prospective clients' use.
  • Facilitated prompt issue resolution through careful tracking of complaints until they were fully addressed.
  • Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.

Temporary Typist

Sasol
Johannesburg, South Africa
1998.04 - 1998.05
  • Managed heavy transcription workload for timely delivery.
  • Maintained stringent quality control over all typed material to prevent mistakes.
  • Organised administrative tasks for efficient workflow.

Education

Certificate Contact CentreManagement & Business - Contact Centre Management

Bank Seta
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2016.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Technology - Marketing

Cape University of Technology(Previously Cape Technikon)
Cape Town, Western Cape
2002.02 - 2002.12

Diploma in Marketing - Marketing

Cape University of Technology previously Cape Technikon
Cape Town, Western Cape
1999.02 - 2001.12

Querying Data with Microsoft SQl - Microsoft SQl

Torque IT
Johannesburg
2025.04 - 2025.04

Microsoft BI Course -

Torque IT
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2023.05 - 2023.05

Skills

Banking technical skills

Data analysis proficiency

Understanding of banking platforms

Processing applications efficiently

Familiarity with Genesys and Avaya systems

Management of current and savings account services

Collection process expertise

Strong analytical skills

Clear verbal communication abilities

Meticulous attention to detail

Proficient problem solving skills

Resilient and adaptable mindset

Client-centric approach with initiative

Collaborative teamwork abilities

Inspiring motivation in others

MS Office (Advanced)

Accomplishments

· Our Team- Dialler Team was awarded Team of the Year 2015

· I was awarded Top Performer on the incentive scheme in my team for the month of May and June 2011,and further came second and third place for the months-July to September.(Having the most rand value collected an most improved arrears on accounts for the month of May

· I was also nominated by my team members and received a Motivational and Spirit Award for January and February 2011.

Certification

Querying Data with Microsoft SQL - April 2025

Microsoft BI - May 2023

Debt Counselling - 2011

Negotiation Skills 2010

References

References

Dieketseng Mavundla- (Senior Manager: Customer Contact Centre Bidvestbank) - 0832127503

 Jeeten Keshav (Manager: Customer Contact Centre Bidvestbank) – 079 880 0340

 Lucky Selowa(Previous Dialler Manager Nedbank): 0716785990/0767203316

 Ryan Van Heerden(Principal/Owner Ryans Realty – 082 567 0735

 Lomon De Jager -Vocal Artist Director Remarc International – +30 694 632 8372

Timeline

Querying Data with Microsoft SQl - Microsoft SQl

Torque IT
2025.04 - 2025.04

Microsoft BI Course -

Torque IT
2023.05 - 2023.05

System Administrator

Bidvestbank
2021.06 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Ryans Realty
2019.03 - 2021.05

Vocal Artist

Remarc International
2017.04 - 2017.10

Certificate Contact CentreManagement & Business - Contact Centre Management

Bank Seta
2016.01 - 2016.12

System Dialer Specialist

Nedbank
2013.06 - 2017.03

Credit Controller/Collections Agent

Nedbank
2005.06 - 2013.05

Bachelor of Technology - Marketing

Cape University of Technology(Previously Cape Technikon)
2002.02 - 2002.12

Diploma in Marketing - Marketing

Cape University of Technology previously Cape Technikon
1999.02 - 2001.12

Temporary Receptionist

Twilight Advertising
1998.06 - 1998.07

Temporary Typist

Sasol
1998.04 - 1998.05
Marguerite Bruinders