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Shanwynn Dempsey

Shanwynn Dempsey

Service Consultant
Johannesburg

Summary

Seasoned Administrator with extensive experience in efficiently working with a team of Broker Consultants, administrative tasks and operations. Skilled in handling a wide range of responsibilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail, enable effective prioritization and execution of tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills contribute to building strong professional relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to delivering excellence and driving organizational success through proactive administrative support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Service Consultant

Capital Legacy
Johannesburg
03.2024 - Current

Client Consultation:

  • Collaborate closely with Account Managers to analyze client needs and deliver tailored service solutions that align with their business goals and expectations.

Strategy Development:

  • Contribute to the creation of service strategies and processes designed to enhance client satisfaction, streamline service delivery, and foster client loyalty.

Problem Solving:

  • Address and resolve complex customer issues in partnership with Account Managers, ensuring timely and effective solutions.

Service Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and service enhancements, collaborating with internal teams and clients to implement best practices.

Collaboration:

  • Partner with the Account Management team to ensure clear communication and alignment of client expectations, project timelines, and service deliverables.

Reporting & Analytics:

  • Analyze service metrics and customer feedback, providing insights and recommending actions for continuous service improvement.

Training & Support:

  • Offer training and support to Account Managers on new service offerings, tools, and strategies to improve service delivery.

Client Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and addressing service gaps.

Legal Documentation:

  • Draft and amend wills, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and client specifications.
  • Initiate and process Client Care Documents (CCDs), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Upload signed wills for record-keeping and client reference.

Policy Management:

  • Process new applications and policy amendments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Ensure the timely issuance of policies, particularly around debit dates, to maintain service efficiency and client satisfaction.

Assistant Broker Consultant

Capital Legacy
Johannesburg
10.2022 - 02.2024

Legal and Document Management:

  • Draft and amend wills, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and client requirements.
  • Initiate and process Client Care Documents (CCDs), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Upload signed wills for proper record-keeping and client reference.

Policy and Application Management:

  • Process new applications and plan amendment requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  • Ensure the timely issuance of policies, particularly around debit dates, to maintain service efficiency.

Contract and Administration:

  • Manage contract administration and personality-related processes, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Handle broker changes and process Letters of Authorization (LOAs) as required.

Broker and Commission Management:

  • Address broker-related inquiries and resolve issues to maintain strong partnerships.
  • Resolve commission-related queries efficiently and effectively.

Plan and Credit Management:

  • Manage plan changes and reinstatements, ensuring all client requests are processed accurately.
  • Oversee credit control processes to ensure financial stability and accuracy.

Brokerage Commission (BC) Monitoring:

  • Monitor and track the development of Brokerage Commission (BC), ensuring timely and accurate tracking of related data.

Underwriting/ Review Booking Agent

Capital Legacy
Johannesburg
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed consultant diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling and time management.
  • Conducted outbound calls to over 200 clients daily, providing excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled appointments for more than 40 clients and consultants each day, ensuring seamless coordination.
  • Responded promptly to emails and incoming calls, addressing client inquiries and concerns.
  • Met daily call quotas and booking targets, contributing to the team's overall performance.
  • Performed general administrative duties to support daily operations.
  • Conducted both hot and cold calling to potential and existing clients.
  • Educated clients on company services, appointment expectations, and procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive product and service information to clients, enhancing their experience.
  • Maintained detailed call logs and reports for tracking and analysis.

Booking Agent

Capital Legacy
Johannesburg,
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed consultant diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling and time management.
  • Conducted outbound calls to over 200 clients daily, providing excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled appointments for more than 30 clients and consultants each day, ensuring seamless coordination.
  • Responded promptly to emails and incoming calls, addressing client inquiries and concerns.
  • Met daily call quotas and booking targets, contributing to the team's overall performance.
  • Performed general administrative duties to support daily operations.
  • Conducted both hot and cold calling to potential and existing clients.
  • Educated clients on company services, appointment expectations, and procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive product and service information to clients, enhancing their experience.
  • Maintained detailed call logs and reports for tracking and analysis.

Admin Assistant

H. Rohloff (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg,
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Managed general office administration tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Created and closed job cards efficiently, ensuring accurate tracking and processing.
  • Generated calibration certificates and stickers for equipment and parts.
  • Coordinated the ordering of parts both locally and internationally.
  • Served as the receptionist for the service department, greeting clients and handling inquiries.
  • Responded to customer queries via email and phone, providing timely assistance.
  • Issued daily driver instructions for deliveries and collections.
  • Organized courier parcel collections to meet urgent business requirements.
  • Conducted regular stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Assisted with supplier inquiries, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.

Bookkeeper Assistant at Wimpy's Head Office

Redwind Private Equity
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Accurately captured and processed data related to payments and bank statements, ensuring financial records were up-to-date and compliant.
  • Managed EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) payments, overseeing the entire payment process and ensuring timely transactions.
  • Addressed and resolved customer inquiries promptly, both via email and telephone, providing clear and professional assistance.
  • Performed creditors reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in the matching of accounts payable with vendor statements.
  • Maintained and updated cash books, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and smooth cash flow management.
  • Performed various general office administrative duties, contributing to the efficient operation of the office.
  • Conducted regular stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Assisted with supplier inquiries, resolving issues and ensuring smooth communication between the company and external vendors.

Admin Assistant

H. Rohloff (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed general office administration tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Created and closed job cards efficiently, ensuring accurate tracking and processing.
  • Generated calibration certificates and stickers for equipment and parts.
  • Coordinated the ordering of parts both locally and internationally.
  • Served as the receptionist for the service department, greeting clients and handling inquiries.
  • Responded to customer queries via email and phone, providing timely assistance.
  • Issued daily driver instructions for deliveries and collections.
  • Organized courier parcel collections to meet urgent business requirements.
  • Conducted regular stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Assisted with supplier inquiries, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Education

NSC (Matric) - Afrikaans, English, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Computer Application Technology, Consumer Studies, Tourism

Hoȅrskool Noordheuwel
Johannesburg, Noordheuwel
01.2010 - 12.2014

Skills

Complaint resolution

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Performance goals

Customer retention

Problem solving

Strong work ethic

Timeline

Service Consultant

Capital Legacy
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Broker Consultant

Capital Legacy
10.2022 - 02.2024

Underwriting/ Review Booking Agent

Capital Legacy
07.2022 - 09.2022

Booking Agent

Capital Legacy
10.2020 - 06.2022

Admin Assistant

H. Rohloff (Pty) Ltd
01.2018 - 09.2020

Bookkeeper Assistant at Wimpy's Head Office

Redwind Private Equity
01.2018 - 09.2020

Admin Assistant

H. Rohloff (Pty) Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2016

NSC (Matric) - Afrikaans, English, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Computer Application Technology, Consumer Studies, Tourism

Hoȅrskool Noordheuwel
01.2010 - 12.2014
Shanwynn DempseyService Consultant