Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customer Service Supervisor
Netstar
Midrand
05.2024 - Current
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
Managed escalated calls with diplomacy, successfully deescalating situations while ensuring satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
Evaluated individual performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, providing targeted coaching to boost results.
Championed a customer-centric approach within the call center, fostering a culture that prioritized empathetic communication and efficient problem resolution.
Led efforts to improve overall departmental culture through employee engagement initiatives such as team-building events, rewards programs, and peer-to-peer recognition systems.
Developed tailored coaching plans for each agent based on their individual needs, leading to increased performance and job satisfaction.
Provided ongoing feedback to team members, leading to improved communication skills and conflict resolution abilities.
Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement in their roles.
Improved customer satisfaction by implementing new call center strategies and streamlining processes.
Managed escalations effectively, resolving complex issues quickly while maintaining high levels of professionalism and empathy towards customers.
Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional initiatives that enhanced the overall customer experience.
Reduced call wait times by optimizing agent schedules and monitoring workforce management system.
Responded to customer inquiries and queries to provide thorough and speedy resolutions.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 15 employees.
Team Lead: Bureau
Netstar
Midrand
10.2021 - 04.2024
Oversee day-to-day operation
Monitor team performance and report on metrics
Delegate tasks & set deadlines
Setting up SLA's for Adhoc requests and complete DI packs
Drive team to ensure daily, weekly and monthly targets are met
Occasional meetings with clients
Ensure Digital Inspection agents have sufficient packs daily
Must be able to communicate with clients telephonically and face to face
Engage with team regularly to discuss performance and targets
Identifying processes to improve client services
Sending feedback regarding client status, concerns and improvement to management
Conveying and actioning client requirements
Liaise between different departments within Bureau and Netstar
Ensure sufficient stuff are on duty in order to drive targets
Conduct interviews for vacant positions within a team
Screen possible candidates for available positions
Weekly/Monthly Feedback to Supervisor on DI stats
Escalating and following up on support/software related issues
Ensure client satisfaction with Netstar services
Escalate problems for speedy resolutions
Supply client with the relevant reports when required
Analyze data accuracy prior to distributing reports
Managing the ticketing system for all Putco related queries
Discover training needs and provide coaching
Identifying faults within the Operation and apply solutions
Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
Listen to team members' feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
Suggest and organize team building activities.
Senior (2IC) Contract and FICA Administrator
Sureswipe
Johannesburg
01.2017 - 01.2021
Ensure that all contracts submitted by field sales staff are completed correctly
Provide guidance when errors are observed and communicate to sales department
Ensure that all information contained within the submitted contracts are accurately captured into the customer database (Sales Force)
Assist and support the field sales staff with the follow up and collection of outstanding FICA documentation
Support sales staff with providing correct FICA documentation and contract
Liaise between field sales staff, Risk and internal staff as needed
Provide regular feedback to management on contract approval and rejections
Track accuracy and turn around data of sales team and Risk team
Track performance data for sales team and risk team
Monitor and disseminate FICA and sales stats
Liaise with the regions on behalf of the sales staff as needed
Ensuring that rates and contract terms are correctly captured for billing.
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
Sales and Marketing Administrator
Bytes People Solutions-MTN Corporate Sales
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 01.2015
Ensure that all contracts submitted by field sales staff are completed correctly
Provide guidance when errors are observed
Capturing information according to set data standards
Ensure all internal and external reports are done and sent on set time
Compile PowerPoint reports for management presentations
Interface with Account Managers and Sales Coordinators on promotional material and sales application requests
Contact clients on sales queries
Cold calling maybe required on behalf of field sales staff
Assist with taking inbound calls occasionally
Distribute leads to sales team
Email, fax, Scan and filing of documents
Ordering stationery
Sales verification
Reporting.
Created and expanded sales presentations to new and existing customers increasing net sales revenue by 80% in sales.