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Nomsa Makanya

Nomsa Makanya

Reception Administration
Johannesburg

Summary

Personable and energetic Receptionist committed to delivering excellence in all facets of customer service and administrative support. Offering honed competencies in data-entry, database management and scheduling. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Receptionist

Tsebo Facilities Solutions
Johannesburg
04.2022 - Current
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Managed 123 clients in building.

Customer Experience Agent

Webhelp
Johannesburg
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Page 1 case manager
  • Resolved customers' issues related to online purchases, late product deliveries and billing discrepancies to encourage good customer relationships.
  • Documented customer interactions in internal database to maintain customer service history details.
  • Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
  • Investigated customer complaints and escalated issues to address critical requests.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products to recommend items aligned with customer needs.
  • Enhanced industry and technical knowledge through active participation in learning and growth opportunities.
  • Adhered to established customer satisfaction strategies to support swift issue resolution.
  • Utilized telephone, online chat, and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs, and opportunities.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.

Office Manager

UKUKHANYA CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS
Johannesburg
02.2020 - 03.2021

  • Coordinated 10 % special projects and managed schedules.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development.

Sales Administrative Assistant

Transman
Johannesburg
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track and report on performance and sales data.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify areas of opportunity and implement changes to optimize sales operations and reporting.
  • Leveraged CRM system to generate reports and analytics related to sales activities and revenue data.
  • Created and maintained reports, documents, and presentations to assist with administrative support.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed over 70 customers Daily

Sales Rookie

Tracker Connect
Johannesburg
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Target 10 sales per day

Administrative Assistant

TCM - Technology Corporate Management
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track and report on performance and sales data.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Answer and direct 99% of phone calls.

Case Manager

Europassistance
Johannesburg
10.2012 - 01.2016

Emergency Road side assistance for JLRSA

  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
  • Contact customers to provide updates and resolution.
  • Answer more than 50 calls per day.
  • Utilized customer feedback to improve customer service.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Tracked customer service cases and updated service software with customer information.

Education

Diploma - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Letsibogo Girls High
Johannesburg
01.2004 - 12.2008

Skills

Administrative AssistanceCustomer ExperienceOrganization SkillsMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementAdaptable

Office Management

Spreadsheet Tracking

File Management

Information Protection

Verbal and Written Communication

Office Administration

Service-Oriented Mindset

Customer/Client Relations

Telephone Skills

Meeting Preparation

Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards , Employee of the month - Tsebo Facilities Solutions Aug 2023 Award with incentives Nomsa Makanya - page 2

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by customers and receptionist for expedient and effective service.
  • Accomplished best customer service through reception.
  • Earned "employee of the month " in 2023
  • Assisted management with the training of 6 new staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
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Software

Ms office

Zoom

Teams

We link

Timeline

Receptionist

Tsebo Facilities Solutions
04.2022 - Current

Customer Experience Agent

Webhelp
05.2021 - 03.2022

Office Manager

UKUKHANYA CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS
02.2020 - 03.2021

Sales Administrative Assistant

Transman
08.2019 - 02.2020

Diploma - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - Current

Sales Rookie

Tracker Connect
04.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant

TCM - Technology Corporate Management
05.2016 - 11.2016

Case Manager

Europassistance
10.2012 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Letsibogo Girls High
01.2004 - 12.2008
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