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Refiloe Khobotle

Refiloe Khobotle

Banking Professional
Johannesburg South

Summary

Experienced call center professional with strong communication skills and exceptional organizational abilities. Adept at addressing customer objections and collaborating effectively within a team environment. Demonstrated success in resolving customer issues through clear communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of exceeding productivity and quality goals in fast-paced, high-volume environments, while cultivating lasting customer loyalty.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Call Center Agent, Inbound

Absa Contact Centre
09.2023 - Current
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, documenting details for future reference and quality assurance purposes.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Demonstrated empathy and understanding when dealing with difficult situations, ultimately diffusing tension while finding satisfactory resolutions.
  • Adapted communication style to meet diverse customer needs, creating positive experiences for all callers.
  • Enhanced call center efficiency by effectively managing high call volumes and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Administrator/ Quality Assurer

First National Bank
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • To facilitate quality delivery across the various teams.
  • To monitor quality adherence and compliance to quality standards.
  • To ensure implementation of identified quality methodologies and improvement initiatives.
  • To deploy the quality management tools.
  • To provide support and communicate quality initiatives. To provide ongoing intelligence on customers and competitors using internal and external data Monitor surveys .
  • To assist in aligning processes in the business and to ensure that this is in line with expectations.
  • Identify possible risks in the area and come up with suitable action plans to ensure there are no loop holes in the process.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.

Service Consultant

ABSA Rewards- Consultant BSSA Service Centre
07.2017 - 12.2021

Inbound Role:

  • Customer Services: 3
  • Resolve enquiries/First Call Resolution o Address and/or log complaints for outbound to resolve
  • Extensive product knowledge in order to service client

Outbound Role:

  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and implement targeted improvements, leading to consistently high satisfaction scores.
  • Compiling and sending of documents i.e. Statements, Behavior/Account information
  • Resolve complaints and liaise with clients via email.
  • Capture overrides. Journals for refunds
  • Investigations and manual calculations of rewards earned or accrued

Team Leader role:

  • Send schedules or timetables to colleagues
  • Manage the line to ensure that SLA is always obtained
  • Manage Department Stats: AHT, ACHT, IEX/Adherence, QA
  • Played an instrumental role in driving organizational growth by securing high-value accounts through strategic networking efforts.
  • Performance development coaching
  • Attach Calls, coaching of colleagues in order to ensure that QA is obtained Systems: IEX, Rewards/UI, IEX Supervisor, CRM, JIRA, IMSP and Sales Force

Inbound Call Center Agent

ABSA AVAF Services- Barclays Africa Group Limited
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Handled high volume of inbound calls per shift to offer callers product and service information and generate quotes.
  • Provided exceptional service by actively listening to customer concerns and offering tailored solutions.
  • Adhered to company policies and guidelines while providing timely responses to customer requests or complaints.
  • Utilized SAP and CRM systems effectively to track customer information and ensure smooth communication among departments as needed.
  • Exceeded company expectations regarding call volume, consistently meeting or surpassing the required number of daily interactions.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
214 Beauval Ave, Mondeor, Johannesburg, 2091
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication

University of Johannesburg (2015)
Rossmore, Johannesburg, 2092
04.2001 -

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Customer interaction management

Customer service operations

Customer education

Efficient data entry skills

Problem-solving expertise

Comprehensive product understanding

Effective communication and active listening

Interests

Badminton

Music

Arts

Psychology

Social Work

Prison reform

Timeline

Call Center Agent, Inbound

Absa Contact Centre
09.2023 - Current

Administrator/ Quality Assurer

First National Bank
09.2022 - 08.2023

Service Consultant

ABSA Rewards- Consultant BSSA Service Centre
07.2017 - 12.2021

Inbound Call Center Agent

ABSA AVAF Services- Barclays Africa Group Limited
08.2016 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Mondeor High School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication

University of Johannesburg (2015)
04.2001 -
Refiloe KhobotleBanking Professional