Results-driven Administrative and Customer Service Specialist with over ten years in financial services and call centre environments. Experienced in enhancing client relations, optimising operations, and achieving sales targets through effective communication and data management. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities and consistently delivers results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service: E-Commerce
LA Brands
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2025 - Current
Managing incoming calls and customer service inquiries
Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction
Reporting using Microsoft office such as outlook, word and excel
Manage large amounts of incoming calls
Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
Meet personal/customer service team sales targets and call handling quotas
Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
Handle the queries and complaints of customers over the phone.
Customer engagement
Handling refunds and social media complaints
Store Credits
Issued store credits and updated records accordingly.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Agent
On The Dot (Media 24)
04.2020 - 06.2024
Providing Client Support
Managing Subscriptions
Coordinating Deliveries
Handling Publisher Relations
Sales Promotion
Assisting Digital Subscribers
Supporting Parcel Deliveries
Efficient Resolution
Service Centre Agent
Link Market Services
01.2018 - 05.2019
Provide precise and satisfactory responses to customer inquiries and concerns via phone calls.
Resolve issues and provide supportive assistance to dissatisfied customers in a calm manner.
Proactively reach out to clients and customers to update them on new products, services, and policies.
Assist callers with troubleshooting, navigating the company website, and using products and services.
Review customer accounts to provide updates on billing, shipping, warranties, and other account-related matters.
Collaborate with other call center team members to enhance overall customer service.
Support the training of new employees by educating them on the company's customer management policies.
Administer Old Mutual Shares.
Handle dividend inquiries.
Address transfer of shares inquiries.
Assist with FICA-related inquiries.
Provide assistance with late estates, power of attorney, and curatorship matters.
Assist clients with inquiries
Resolve shareholder complaints.
Assist teammates in handling irate clients.
Operations Consultant
ABSA Bank (AVAF)
04.2016 - 03.2017
Assisting clients with settlement quotes and applications for new and used cars.
Handling account queries and promoting insurance policies to clients for sales.
Providing assistance to dealers with settlement quotes.
Ensuring compliance with FICA regulations.
Effectively managing and resolving customer queries.
Handling high call volumes efficiently.
Service Centre Agent
MFC (A division of Nedbank)
10.2013 - 08.2015
Providing assistance to clients with settlement quotations, statement, and contract inquiries.
Handling requests for cross border letters and changes to debit order dates.
Updating banking and client details as required.
Requesting necessary documents and processing refunds.
Assisting clients with queries related to value-added products such as motor plan extensions and service contracts.
Addressing inquiries regarding substitution of goods, term adjustments, residual/balloon adjustments, and deregistration.
Collaborating with clients and other departments to ensure smooth communication and resolution of issues.
Managing email responses through the IDM system.
Striving for a one-call resolution for all customer queries and continuously reviewing processes to improve query resolution.
Piloting the implementation of due date changes as a first-call resolution approach.
Service Debt Collector
Unilaw (Pty) Ltd
03.2013 - 05.2015
Contacting Debtors:
Negotiating Payment Arrangements:
Maintaining Records:
Investigating Debts:
Compliance with Regulations:
Handling Inquiries
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Bank Teller
ABSA Bank
01.2010 - 08.2010
Processed customer payments, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction
Identified customer needs to provide tailored service solutions
Responding to inquiries
Recording transactions
Counted and packaged currency and coins for transactions
Education
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Geography, History, Life Orientation
Lenasia South Secondary
Lenasia, GP
01-2008
Skills
Customer relationship management
Computer literacy
Attention to detail
Multitasking abilities
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Goal-oriented mindset
Eagerness to learn
Assertiveness
Additional Information
Code B Drivers License
South African Male
Career Highlights
Martin Mattheys, Manager, On The Dot (Media 24), 076 300 9379
Ronalda Engelbrecht, Team Leader, Link Market Services, 074 618 9762
Leona Kroots, Team Leader, ABSA Bank (AVAF), 084 706 0281
Shoes (Bethuel) Mbewe, Team Leader, MFC a division of Nedbank, 011 525 4098 / 079 569 1200
System Experience
MS365 Full Suite
SAP, ERP ,CRM
One Stream
OKTA
Bass
Share dealing
Share ponit
Avaya
Timeline
Customer Service: E-Commerce
LA Brands
11.2025 - Current
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Agent
On The Dot (Media 24)
04.2020 - 06.2024
Service Centre Agent
Link Market Services
01.2018 - 05.2019
Operations Consultant
ABSA Bank (AVAF)
04.2016 - 03.2017
Service Centre Agent
MFC (A division of Nedbank)
10.2013 - 08.2015
Service Debt Collector
Unilaw (Pty) Ltd
03.2013 - 05.2015
Bank Teller
ABSA Bank
01.2010 - 08.2010
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Sciences, Geography, History, Life Orientation