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Edmore Gundani

Edmore Gundani

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

  • Productive Customer Service officer with strong background in customer service, sales generation and complaint handling. Brings experience establishing follow-up call systems to resolve complaints and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Proven success meeting and exceeding telephone sales and profit growth targets. Hardworking person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, ready to take on new challenges.
  • Takes problem-solving and active listening approach to complete tasks with accuracy and precision.
  • Maintains polite and professional manner at all times. Trained in high-volume call management and accurate documentation.
  • Focused on exceeding customer expectations for service and support.
  • Professional Call Centre Agent with excellent phone manner, outstanding interpersonal skills and first-class customer service expertise.
  • Proficient in sales and customer data management.
  • Good use of 3CX call-handling system.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work history

Call Centre Agent

Doves Life Assurance
Harare, Harare
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Documented customer contacts in excel for use in further interactions or actions.
  • Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.
  • Used outstanding problem-solving and communication skills to appease dissatisfied customers.
  • Cold calling, telemarketing.
  • Called existing clients on database to cross-sell insurance products.
  • Called clients with arrears on policies to help arrange payment plans.
  • Called clients to advise of changes, improvements and introduction of new products.

Sales consultant

Doves Life Assurance
Harare , Harare
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhencing customer experience.
  • Maintained customer database to help in relationship management.
  • Maintained diary of customer contacts, booked appointments and visited customers to discuss new products, additions, changes, deletions etc.
  • Increased revenue through upselling and consistent contract renewals.

Financial advisor

Zimnat Life Assurance
Harare, Harare
12.2019 - 10.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy changes.
  • Counselled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on client needs and product or service availability.
  • Assessed client product portfolios to ensure client satisfaction and confidence.
  • Sold available products to new clients and cross-sold to existing customers.
  • Completed regular and ongoing reviews of client portfolios and created targeted, success-orientated advice.
  • Advised clients on relevant insurance for maximised investment security.
  • Updated clients on new financial products for improved investment possibilities.
  • Advised clients in person, over phone and in writing to deliver top service and optimum strategies.

Financial advisor

Old Mutual
Harare , Harare
02.2016 - 11.2019
  • Built and maintained database of prospective customers.
  • Cold-calling to establish rapport with prospective customers book appointments to discuss products and services.
  • Customer relationship management inorder to maintain and grow exist book.
  • Cross-selling insurance and investment products to existing clients.
  • Handling of customer queries.

Business Development Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Receiving and processing applications for new accounts.
  • Receiving and processing applications for international cards.
  • Handling requests for signature and static data changes.
  • SME relationship management.
  • Marketing bank products i.e.ATM cards, Loans, Bancassurance, new accounts.
  • Monitoring overdrawn accounts and ensuring position is corrected.

Teller Services and Vault Custodian

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
  • Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.
  • Helped customers complete credit card and general bill payments in-person or via online banking system.
  • General supervision of Tellers.
  • Ordering and clearing of cash to and from Central Bank through Central Cash Depot.
  • Anticipating cash requirements for branch.
  • Preparation of branch’s monthend cash returns.
  • Locking away tellers’ cash end of day, and locking away strongroom, and all cash vaults.
  • Handling the branch’s blank forms.
  • Ensuring rules and regulations are adhered to by all tellers.
  • Handling disciplinary procedures for tellers’ department.
  • Custodianship of the bank’s safe custody items.

ATM Custodian

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ensuring the general service of ATM.
  • Cash replenishment and ensuring high ATM uptime.
  • Balancing ATM cash daily, reconciling ATM account.

Customer Service Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Handled live chat queries within strict timeframe targets.
  • Escalated complex issues quickly to supervisors to avoid lost revenue.
  • Listened actively to offer accurate information and best solution to their needs.
  • Responded to customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Applied best practices to comply with customer service procedures.
  • Engaged in team-building activities to build rapport with staff.
  • Thoroughly monitored compliance with customer service standards to maintain stellar industry reputation.

Foreign Exchange Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
01.1996 - 12.1999
  • Receiving and scrutinizing Form CD1s in line with Reserve Bank Regulations.
  • Authorizing and acquitting form CD1s in accordance with export procedures laid down by the Reserve Bank.
  • Receiving and authorizing instructions for international payments through drafts and telegraphic transfers.

Bank Teller

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
01.1994 - 12.1995
  • Directed customers to necessary personnel for specific questions or advanced service requests.
  • Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
  • Maintained compliance with internal controls and Central banking regulations.
  • Receiving and processing customers’ deposits.
  • Paying out cash to customers.
  • Operating as agency or mobile teller collecting cash from corporate customers’ premises.
  • Preparation of customers’ cash requisitions.

Customer Accounts Clerk

Standard Chartered Bank
Harare, Harare
10.1991 - 12.1994
  • Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
  • Photo copied files, scanned records and filed documents by alphabetical order.
  • Inputted data quickly and accurately to maintain reliable records.
  • Sorting of processed cheques.
  • Unpaying cheques drawn on overdrawn accounts.

Telemarketer

Cleartech Comms Ltd
Bolton , Greater Manchester
04.2024 - 04.2024

Child and Adult Workforce Care Assistant

PRM Care Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisting in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Helping individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Keeping patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.

Warehouse worker

Kingdom People Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
  • Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.

Customer Support Consultant

Ascent Performance Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Education

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams

Certificate of Proficiency - Short Term Business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare
10.2018

Certificate of Proficiency - Long Term Business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe
Harare
10.2016

Diploma - Diploma in Business and Legal Studies

ALISON
Galway
07.2016

Certificate - Business and Performance Management

Academy of York
Randburg
03.2011

Diploma - Information Technology

Business and Computing Examinations
London
12.2008

Diploma - Diploma in Networking and PC Maintenance

Business and Computing Examinations
London
05.2006

A-Levels - Advanced Level

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams
Harare
11.1990

Certificate - Ordinary Level / Form 4

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams
Cambridge
11.1988

Skills

  • Database administration
  • Outbound solicitation
  • CRM database management
  • Resolving issues
  • Sales script adjustment
  • Personable telephone manner
  • VoIP telephone operation
  • Segment market studies
  • Cold calling techniques
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Target driven
  • Online customer service
  • Customer needs analysis
  • Sales negotiation
  • Customer retention
  • Telesales
  • Telemarketing
  • Inbound call handling
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • Call Centre Agent handling outbound calls
  • Cross-selling

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Shona
Proficient
C2

Hobbies

Action movies

Documentary

Various types of books including magazines

References

(1) Ruben Barros

Ascent Performance Ltd

1 St Peter's Square

Manchester

M2 3AF

07861768316



(2) Priscilla Mushonga

Service Manager

PRM Care Ltd

9 Highfield Road, Norden,

Rochdale OL11 5RZ

priscilla@prmcare.co.uk

03003021107 (Bus) 07702347126 (Cell)


(3) Roksana Rzetelska

roksana.rzetelska@kingdom.co.uk

Kingdom People Ltd

07512727871


(4) Mark Cross

HR & Office Manager

Cleartech Comms Ltd

01204358045 (Bus) 075089686699 (Cell)

markc@cleartechcomms.co.uk

St. Georges Square

Bolton BL1 2HB


(5) Joel Gombera

General Manager

Doves Life Assurance

+263772286912

joelgombs@gmail.com

3281 Chadcombe, Hatfield, Harare


(6) Shemufudzi Madziba

Manager

Zimnat Life Assurance

+263713777889

shemufudzi.madziba@gmail.com

1108 Southlea Park, Harare


(7) Christopher Pondani

Manager

Old Mutual

+263775428475

christopherp@oldmutual.co.zw

19141 Hoye Street, Budiriro West, Harare


(8) Samuel Mapondera

Country Lead Risk & Control. Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking

Standard Chartered Bank

+263715565380

samuel.mapondera@sc.com

12885 Maranatha Park, Mabelreign, Harare

Timeline

Customer Support Consultant

Ascent Performance Ltd
09.2024 - 11.2024

Warehouse worker

Kingdom People Ltd
07.2024 - 09.2024

Telemarketer

Cleartech Comms Ltd
04.2024 - 04.2024

Child and Adult Workforce Care Assistant

PRM Care Ltd
03.2024 - Current

Call Centre Agent

Doves Life Assurance
05.2023 - 02.2024

Sales consultant

Doves Life Assurance
10.2022 - 05.2023

Financial advisor

Zimnat Life Assurance
12.2019 - 10.2022

Financial advisor

Old Mutual
02.2016 - 11.2019

Business Development Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2009 - 01.2016

Teller Services and Vault Custodian

Standard Chartered Bank
02.2006 - 01.2009

ATM Custodian

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2004 - 01.2006

Customer Service Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2002 - 01.2004

Foreign Exchange Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.1996 - 12.1999

Bank Teller

Standard Chartered Bank
01.1994 - 12.1995

Customer Accounts Clerk

Standard Chartered Bank
10.1991 - 12.1994

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams

Certificate of Proficiency - Short Term Business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe

Certificate of Proficiency - Long Term Business

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe

Diploma - Diploma in Business and Legal Studies

ALISON

Certificate - Business and Performance Management

Academy of York

Diploma - Information Technology

Business and Computing Examinations

Diploma - Diploma in Networking and PC Maintenance

Business and Computing Examinations

A-Levels - Advanced Level

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams

Certificate - Ordinary Level / Form 4

University of Cambridge with Zimbabwe Exams
Edmore Gundani