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Cathy Austin-Crowe

Kingsley,WA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Customer Service Specialist with a proven track record at BANKWEST, where I excelled in analyzing financial data and enhancing customer satisfaction through knowledgeable service. I am skilled in coaching, problem-solving, and maintaining strict confidentiality. Manages high-volume loan paperwork in dynamic environments with high production, approval and customer relations targets. Expertise includes reviewing and validating personal, employment, and financial histories for each applicant. Self-motivated and reliable with excellent teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Customer Service Specialist

BANKWEST
01.1987 - Current
  • Analysis of business financial data and interpreted to Bankwest standards, ensuring highest quality assurance with process and policy adherence.
  • Exceeded our customer expectations through the provision of personalized service and genuine empathy during difficult situations, resulting in happy originators.
  • Mentored and trained junior team members, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive work environment conducive to growth.
  • Handle sensitive customer data responsibly, adhering strictly to privacy regulations and safeguarding confidential information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company products and policies to provide accurate information and guidance to customers.
  • Engaged clients in person and over phone to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Escalated issues to proper supervisors when standard processes were not effective.
  • Implemented and developed self-employed training processes.
  • Previously Held a delegation when I was a Lender & Lending Manager in other roles and into the original role at Lending Assessment Unit (LAU).
  • Relieved in a Credit Manager role when required previously at LAU.

Education

Certificate of Business Banking And Finance - Business

North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
1991

Skills

  • Analysing Business Financial Data
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Documentation Review
  • Customer- Originator Education
  • SOP Writing
  • Previous Staff Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Procedure writing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Computer Skills
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Customer service excellence
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Self Motivation
  • Product Knowledge
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Professional telephone demeanour
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Policies and Procedures Adherence

Timeline

Senior Customer Service Specialist

BANKWEST
01.1987 - Current

Certificate of Business Banking And Finance - Business

North Metropolitan TAFE
Cathy Austin-Crowe