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Anastasia (Sia) Polias

Summary

Driven Quality Assurance Analyst with a proven track record at Westpac Group, enhancing compliance and QA process efficiency. Co-owned a successful small business, demonstrating exceptional team development and financial management skills. Skilled in data analysis and Microsoft Excel, adept at fostering continuous improvement and delivering results through effective complaint handling and quality processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Analyst

Westpac Group
06.2021 - Current


  • Participated in collaboration sessions enhance to think outside the box to consider what is right for all party's.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
  • Streamlined QA processes for efficiency, implementing should we test for payslips,
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team through regular training and skill development sessions.

Operations Consultant

Westpac Group
06.2015 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for taking customer calls for our verifications team
  • Verifying income & liability for customers applying for personal loans & credit cards.
  • Enhanced customer experience by regularly reviewing service delivery processes.
  • Assisting customer enquiries for what is required for when applying for Personal Loans, Overdrafts,

& Credits Cards.

  • Implemented processes and procedures to improve overall efficiency in operations.

Small Business Co-Owner

Self Employed
03.2009 - 04.2015

Purchased small local business in the food service industry that was not performing and built it

up and on-sold it as a successful business together with husband.


  • Managed day-to-day operations of the small business, overseeing personnel schedules and handling customer inquiries as needed.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of service and stock control operational standards.
  • ·Taking and preparing short order food orders, cooking and serving food.
  • Oversaw staff hiring process, selecting candidates who aligned with business values and had relevant skills for each role.
  • Boosted sales performance by motivating employees and provide a consistent quality product.

Insurance Customer Service Representative

IAG Insurance
05.2005 - 12.2009


  • Provide customer support to existing and new customers.
  • Upsell options by promoting benefits based on customer needs
  • Cross Sell insurance products.
  • Maintain accuracy of customer data.
  • Provide responsive service to which is in line with their customer service standards.
  • Communicate with customers on the telephone using a range of techniques.
  • Sell benefits of NRMA products.
  • Generate Leads for other business units.
  • Process Payments from customers.
  • Attained Certificate III in Financial Services.

Education

Certificate III - Financial Services

NSW Dept of Education & Training
Hurstville, NSW
12.2009

No Degree - Advance Certificate in Hospitality & Catering

Ryde Secondary College
Ryde, NSW
12.1993

No Degree - High School Certificate

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts And Design
Dulwich Hill, NSW
12.1991

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality processes
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Complaint Handling
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Professional telephone demeanour
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Team Development
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Vision Plus
  • Pronto
  • ACE
  • Cosp
  • Direct Desktop Sysytem

Timeline

Quality Assurance Analyst

Westpac Group
06.2021 - Current

Operations Consultant

Westpac Group
06.2015 - 06.2021

Small Business Co-Owner

Self Employed
03.2009 - 04.2015

Insurance Customer Service Representative

IAG Insurance
05.2005 - 12.2009

Certificate III - Financial Services

NSW Dept of Education & Training

No Degree - Advance Certificate in Hospitality & Catering

Ryde Secondary College

No Degree - High School Certificate

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts And Design
Anastasia (Sia) Polias