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Anita Gentles

Wagga Wagga,NSW

Summary

A dedicated employee with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Advice Manager

Navigate Advisors
01.2020 - Current

• Streamline the research for client wealth creation, wealth protection and retirement planning.

• Managing Client database and files

• Research investments, costs and impacts as Financial Planners instruction.

• Processing of sensitive information and documentation.

• Preparation of Statement of Advice documents.

• Implementation and application of insurances with our client.

• Liaising with Insurance companies.

• Implementation of advice.

• Client enquiries.

• Sourcing documents required by clients.

• Organizing an Advisers schedule and client meetings.

• Sourcing documents and information for client reviews.

• Accessing and retrieving documentation utilizing a number of portals and databases.

Client Services Manager

Favero Financial Services
02.2019 - 01.2020

• Built Client relationship's by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients needs, resolving problems and following up with potential and existing clients.

  • Managing Client database and files.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects, meeting or exceeding client expectations.

• Insurance quote preparation and comparison.

• Processing of sensitive information and documentation.

• Assisting Financial Adviser in the preparation of Statement of Advice documents.

• Implementation and application of insurances with the client.

• Liaising with Insurance companies.

• Implementation of advice.

• Client enquiries.

• Sourcing documents required by clients.

• Administration and phone duties.

• Organizing the Advisers dairy of appointments.

• Sourcing documents and information for client reviews.

• Accessing and retrieving documentation utilizing a number of portals and databases.

• General Office duties

Customer Service Representative

Service NSW
09.2013 - 02.2019
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

• Completing transaction’s for and liaising with Government Departments including, Fair Trading, Births Deaths and Marriages, Liquor Licensing, Roads and Maritime.

• Issuing documents/forms for applications in all the above departments.

• Check and confirms all supporting original documentation for applications.

• Banking.

• Balancing the Centre as a whole at end of day.

• Float management.

• Processing of sensitive information and documentation.

• Completing registrations.

• Processing overseas issued documentation.

• Lodging and approving applications.

• Issuing of Trade Licences.

• OH&S Centre inspections and reporting.

• Fire Warden.

• Completion of higher duties when called upon.

• Online and digital transactions

• Statistics and performance management.

• Rostering.

• Stationery and document management.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

PA/Customer Service Officer

Harvey Norman Furniture And Bedding
02.2005 - 09.2013
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Cash reconciliation and handling at end of day.

• Stocktake administration.

• Faulty stock adjustments.

• Credit Claims of faulty stock.

• Stationery management.

• Roster management.

• Timesheet management.

• Finance applications.

• Transport manifests.

• Taking Minutes of Staff Meetings.

• Proprietor’s correspondence and reporting.

• Maintaining Proprietors meetings diary.

• Travel arrangements.

Customer Service

Telstra
12.2003 - 12.2004

• Customer telephone connections and disconnections
• Customer Inquiries
• Promoting Telstra products
• Meeting deadlines and targets
• Maintaining customer satisfaction
• Registering of complaints
• Taking Minutes of Team Meetings

  • Provided outstanding customer service.
  • Developed a deep understanding of customer service principles and customer service best practices.
  • Evaluated customer service standards, policies and procedures to verify customer service goal achievement.

Payroll/Accounts Clerk

Serco Sodexo Defence Services
05.2002 - 12.2003
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Fortnightly payroll processing for 300-400 shift workers

• Personnel File maintenance and updates

• Contractual agreements between each employee and the Company

• Annual/Sick and other leave inquiries and processing

• Payroll inquiries from employees and Supervisors

• Liaising with Head Office in Brisbane on a regular basis

• Inquiries from Site Manager, Supervisors and Team Leaders

• Supervisor and Team Leader Training in Timesheets

• Holding a seminar on the different awards and payrates for all employees

• Manipulation of Payroll and Leave reports to ensure the Site Team Leaders only receive that of their employees.

• Distribution of Payslips to the correct areas

• Active in the implementation of new Payroll system and forms

• Processing end of month payroll changes for reports requested by Head Office

• Processing invoices for the Cairns Site accounts.

• Statement reconciliation

• Payment.

• Reconciling invoices.

• Supplier account inquiries

• Assisting the Accounts Officer and Site Accountant whenever necessary

Education

No Degree - Certificate III in Business Administration

Axail Training Centre
Townsville, QLD
05.2002

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Policy Implementation
  • Business Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Hiring and Training
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • MS Office
  • Good Judgment
  • Process Improvement
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Schedule Management
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Performance reviewing

Additional Information

I am always proud of where I work and am always prepare to go the extra mile as there may be times that the added effort is beneficial for my employer, work environment or assisting my fellow colleagues.

Timeline

Advice Manager

Navigate Advisors
01.2020 - Current

Client Services Manager

Favero Financial Services
02.2019 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Service NSW
09.2013 - 02.2019

PA/Customer Service Officer

Harvey Norman Furniture And Bedding
02.2005 - 09.2013

Customer Service

Telstra
12.2003 - 12.2004

Payroll/Accounts Clerk

Serco Sodexo Defence Services
05.2002 - 12.2003

No Degree - Certificate III in Business Administration

Axail Training Centre
Anita Gentles