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Andrew Whalen

Malvern,VIC

Summary

Talented professional with a refreshing disposition combined with a natural flair for people.

Having spent twenty years within the retail network in the Banking and finance sector at a National, State and Customer setting has enabled me to successfully develop a sound understanding of Retail Banking and what motivates customers.

Leading from within I have established a culture of trust with my colleagues.

Always acting commercially and moving fast to help my clients has been vital to delivering tailored financial solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Consumer Lending Specialist

ANZ Mobile Lending St Kilda
04.2022 - 12.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Actioning of new and existing Home Loan Opportunities.
  • Present tailored financial solutions to new and existing clients
  • Grow Internal/External Stakeholders.
  • $48 Million in yearly settlements.

Accomplishments:

  • Consistently ranked in the Top 50 National Lender Leaderboard.
  • Consistently received 10 out of 10 via Net Promoter Score System for customer satisfaction.

Customer Relationship Manager

Bendigo Bank
03.2009 - 03.2022

Responsibilities:

  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer queries, concerns, and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Manage and execute Home Loan Opportunities from application to settlement.

Accomplishments:

Winner of Branch of the Year - Mornington Peninsula

Winner of Lender of the Year - Mornington Peninsula

Nominated to complete "Excellence in Leadership" with Franklin Covey

State Support Manger - NSW/ACT

Bendigo Bank
03.2007 - 03.2009

Responsibilities:

  • Served as the primary point of contact between the Group leadership team and operational staff.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful project completion and implementation.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Accomplishments:

  • Forensic Review of State FTE to be in line with budget.
  • Implementation of the Customer Relationship project for NSW/ACT

Retail Project Manager

Bendigo Bank
02.2006 - 02.2007

Responsibilities:

  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Ensured seamless communication between cross-functional teams to facilitate successful project execution.
  • Streamlined retail operations by implementing efficient project management processes and tools.

Customer Relationships Officer

Bendigo Bank
01.2004 - 02.2006

Responsibilities:

  • Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs were met and resolve any issues.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently exceeding expectations in service delivery.

Customer Service Officer

Bendigo Bank
01.2001 - 01.2004

Responsibilities:

  • Completion of branch financial transaction as per the customers request.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.

Cellar Door Assistant - Casual

Merricks General Wine Store
01.2024 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Greet guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Present and educate guests on our wine selection.

This is a casual position I have taken over summer post taking a package from ANZ Mobile Lending.

Education

Responsible Serving of Alcohol -

Clear To Work
2024

Excellence in Leadership -

Franklin Covey
2020

Certificate IV -

College of Project Managment
2006

FSRA Tier 2 -

Kaplan Business School
2002

High School Diploma -

Catherine McAuley College
Bendigo VIC
2000

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Coaching
  • Relationship Building
  • Sales Execution
  • Change Management

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Cellar Door Assistant - Casual

Merricks General Wine Store
01.2024 - Current

Consumer Lending Specialist

ANZ Mobile Lending St Kilda
04.2022 - 12.2023

Customer Relationship Manager

Bendigo Bank
03.2009 - 03.2022

State Support Manger - NSW/ACT

Bendigo Bank
03.2007 - 03.2009

Retail Project Manager

Bendigo Bank
02.2006 - 02.2007

Customer Relationships Officer

Bendigo Bank
01.2004 - 02.2006

Customer Service Officer

Bendigo Bank
01.2001 - 01.2004

Responsible Serving of Alcohol -

Clear To Work

Excellence in Leadership -

Franklin Covey

Certificate IV -

College of Project Managment

FSRA Tier 2 -

Kaplan Business School

High School Diploma -

Catherine McAuley College
Andrew Whalen