I have over 10 years customer service experience in various work environments such as high volume call centres and small businesses operations. I have managed complaints and provided solutions on behalf of customers and managers along with developing new strategies, quality assurance and training guides to improve the customer experience.
Achieved rewarding service recognition for the best customer service within the banking and insurance industry.
I also possess strong friendly rapport building skills and have been successful in forging strong relationships to further understand the customer expectation and help to improve the business sales and customer experience. I am also proficient as a typist with above 55 words per minute and have a sound understanding of financial, CRM and Payroll systems.
I am very passionate in helping others and enjoy the challenges that come with exceeding the clients expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Family Owned Business)
Christina's School Ready Day Care
South West Sydney
11.2018 - Current
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and office software updates to maximize efficiency in administrative tasks.
Implemented best practices to optimize clients'' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Managed budgets responsibly, ensuring optimal allocation of resources while minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Enhanced parent satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective solutions.
Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Insurance Sales Consultant
Woolworths Insurance
11.2017 - 11.2018
Motor and Home/Land & Pet Insurance Sales
Providing quotes/discount pricing by phone
Onboarding of new customers
Exceeding weekly sales targets of 30%.
Client Consultant
Citrus Group
Sydney Mascot
10.2017 - 12.2017
Contacting clients to handle and manage objections
Update CRM with all relevant information
Lead generation & sales
Appointments arrangements.
Online Customer assistant
CTI Emporium
11.2016 - 08.2017
Pricing and product research
Invoicing & gift packaging
Assisting clients with queries by phone and email
To oversee, monitor and improve the client service processes to ensure effective.
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
MLC Wealth
05.2016 - 10.2016
Sorting client data on excel to identify product type and any client policy discrepancies
Proactive approach to notify customers via Phone/Email to update accounts
Routine follow up the Member, Adviser and or Employer via Email and Phone
Ensure AML requirements are met and information recorded accurately on all client files
Provided additional support to the Manager and customer service team where required.
Intermediary Relationship Consultant
ANZ Wealth
04.2014 - 01.2016
Daily processing of Fund alterations and updates using Composer & Sharepoint
Documentation & compliance processing of Fraudulent funds and Financial e-crime cases
System updates, allocations of contributions & adhoc requirements processed
Electronic and administrative funds transfers processed and checked with relevant parties
Daily audits of funds received to identify any errors & notify Accounts department
All client requests Applications-Statutory Declarations assessed for Manager approval
Target reached: reduced 60 day old requests to 1-2 days - prior to 6 months.
FOFA Advice - Compliance & Audits
AMP Financial Planning
Sydney
08.2013 - 10.2013
Vetting all SOA's for IPAC, AMP Horizons & Chartered Accounts under FOFA guidelines
Assist with changes to the Salesforce system to enhance communication with Planners
Coaching Advisers to meet the new customer Best Interest Duty of Care standards
Checking all areas of Scope of Advice are captured (Fact Find & Client Reviews accessed)
Changes to checklists to improve processes, implemented new advice fields on system.
Client Relationship Co-Ordinator
AMP
11.2012 - 07.2013
Client Record of Advice (ROA) investment recommendation calculations
Regular Client bookings for review and advice and changes made on the COIN system
SMSF Processing and Reporting and managing new business applications
MLC & Macquarie CMT monitoring, Term Deposits reporting, Pension and Centre link tasks
Transact on Macquarie Wrap platform - withdrawals, switch strategies & selling of Shares
Managing new business applications and transitions to new dealership license codes
Monitoring of Client Accounts re: Term Deposits recommendations given to Advisers
Presentation of financial documentations ROA, SOA, Client Mind Maps, Client Reviews
Presentation of bucket diagrams, pie charts and reporting for client review reports
Preparation of portfolio valuations, correspondence and reports to various advisers
Monthly reporting of Term Deposits maturity and spreadsheet calculations.
Family Business Co-Owner
Aviva Print
Ashfield
03.2011 - 10.2012
Retail Sales and Face to Face Customer Service & Sales
Daily Quality Assurance of Printed products e.g Books, Flyers etc
Sorting, Packaging and presentation of printed items
MYOB Payroll Systems - Accounts invoicing & Stock Control
Delivery management
Printing Press Machine Operation
Retail Sales & Supervisor
Colonial First State
12.2009 - 01.2011
Staff trained and coached on the online and admin systems to ensure clients are then provided with all the necessary knowledge and understanding on how to use the website
Assist Manager with irate clients or any customer complaints
Supported clients, Advisers and BDMs with all account issues
Daily email communication with clients concerning a ranger of employer requests
Transaction of Investment switches, withdrawals & insurance quotes
Answering Adviser and Employer queries and processing requests with 1 day turnaround
Helped Managers and Project team exceed the target set by Senior Management.
Team Leader
TAL Australia
10.2005 - 12.2009
Establishing Corporate Superannuation Plans & uploaded onto the CFS Website
Regular appointments set for Corporate Clients (Payroll, HR & Advisers for online training)
Product assistance provided daily to CFS Advisers and BDMs - Emails actioned with 1 day
Payroll Mapping & data feeds adjustments & Insurance data Comparison V-look up
Providing technical support to other teams and coaching internal staff
Responsible for creation of online PIN/Passwords for CFS Employer Superannuation client
Assisted and coached the Contact Centre team and team leader with technical issues, Process Control, Statutory Analysis Reporting.
Education
Institute of Investment Banking - FNS -
DFP qualified - RG146 Complaint Student No - 0724DFP -
IFSA Kaplan RG146 Insurance -
Kaplan
IFSA Kaplan RG146 Superannuation -
Interim Technology Course Excel - Intermediate -
Management Work Shops -
Diploma of Financial Planning - Financial Planning RG146
Institute of Investment Banking
12.2013
Skills
Insurance/Superannuation
Financial Administration
Sales - Insurance products by phone
Direct Sales - Face to Face
Customer service focused
Team Management
Microsoft Word & Excel
Quality Assurance
Analytical Thinking
Problem Resolution
Compliance Legal Documentation - Fraud / Crime
Financial plans & Audits
First Aid/CPR
Touch type - Software Proficiency
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Hiring and Training
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
References
Available on request
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Family Owned Business)
Christina's School Ready Day Care
11.2018 - Current
Insurance Sales Consultant
Woolworths Insurance
11.2017 - 11.2018
Client Consultant
Citrus Group
10.2017 - 12.2017
Online Customer assistant
CTI Emporium
11.2016 - 08.2017
Customer Service Representative Team Lead
MLC Wealth
05.2016 - 10.2016
Intermediary Relationship Consultant
ANZ Wealth
04.2014 - 01.2016
FOFA Advice - Compliance & Audits
AMP Financial Planning
08.2013 - 10.2013
Client Relationship Co-Ordinator
AMP
11.2012 - 07.2013
Family Business Co-Owner
Aviva Print
03.2011 - 10.2012
Retail Sales & Supervisor
Colonial First State
12.2009 - 01.2011
Team Leader
TAL Australia
10.2005 - 12.2009
Institute of Investment Banking - FNS -
DFP qualified - RG146 Complaint Student No - 0724DFP -
IFSA Kaplan RG146 Insurance -
Kaplan
IFSA Kaplan RG146 Superannuation -
Interim Technology Course Excel - Intermediate -
Management Work Shops -
Diploma of Financial Planning - Financial Planning RG146