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Judy Schwarz

BUNDABERG EAST,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Branch Manager with a proven track record at Linfox Armaguard, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Expert in branch operations management and building customer relationships, demonstrated through strategic staff recruitment and targeted training. Achieved significant productivity boosts, showcasing an excellent work ethic and attention to detail.

Professional with strong background in branch management. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency, driving growth, and fostering team collaboration. Known for adaptability to changing needs and effective problem-solving. Expertise in strategic planning, customer service, and financial oversight. Reliable leader focused on achieving results and empowering teams.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Linfox Armaguard
02.1997 - Current
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
  • Enhanced staff competency with regular training sessions, boosting productivity levels across the branch operations.
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Teller

ANZ Banking Group
08.1991 - 02.1997
  • Referred customers to other banking departments for specialized services.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Handled complex transactions such as wire transfers or foreign currency exchanges with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bank products, services, promotions, policies, regulations to better assist customers with their financial needs.
  • Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Bartender

QLD National Hotel
11.1990 - 07.1991
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
  • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Education

High School Diploma -

Completed Year 10
Maryborough, QLD
12-1976

Skills

  • Branch operations management
  • Customer service
  • Customer relationships
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Team supervision
  • Strong team-builder
  • Staff management
  • Cash handling
  • Team player
  • Staff training
  • Staff recruitment

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Avid Reader
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Camping
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Branch Manager

Linfox Armaguard
02.1997 - Current

Teller

ANZ Banking Group
08.1991 - 02.1997

Bartender

QLD National Hotel
11.1990 - 07.1991

High School Diploma -

Completed Year 10
Judy Schwarz