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CATHERINE E. N. WANJAU

Nairobi

Summary

I’m a Senior Customer Experience professional, with over 10 years’ experience in; customer service, relationship management and business development in the financial, banking and entertainment industries. My skills include; excellent customer service, overseeing the branch operations, monitoring portfolios, ensuring the smooth running of basic banking transactions, as well as building relationships with high net worth individuals. I am seeking to become an active part of an organization as a professional, where creativity and management can be utilized to meet the set parameters in the areas assigned. Competence in working with the following systems, Equinox, Micro Banker, Banker’s Realm, Flex cube, T24, Queue management system, CRM, clarity, SAP. Over 10 years of management experience in diverse financial services institutions, with a proven record of productivity, quality, and integrity. Analytical and detail-oriented, able to identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Able to keep accurate and detailed client records. Thorough understanding of banking procedures and customer service procedures. Possess the ability to professionally follow up leads and convert them into sales. Fully aware of financial legal obligations and industry regulatory requirements. An energetic team leader, able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, to work collaboratively to resolve problems, and to motivate team members to achieve personal and organizational objectives. An informative and persuasive presenter, able to enlist support and buy-in from clients and prospects. Determined to accomplish a given specific task with positive attitude. Enterprising [Job Title] successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Multichoice (K) Limited
01.2017 - Current
  • Oversee day to day branch operations
  • Resolve queries and/or complaints whilst ensuring seamless customer service satisfaction in branch
  • Providing leadership to the branch team while coaching, mentoring and measuring their performance continuously in order to build a high performing team
  • Controlling operational costs by ensuring efficient utilization of resources
  • Ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures in order to reduce business risks
  • Maintaining departmental standards and front counter image by ensuring all issues raised are resolved within agreed SLAs in order to achieve all objectives, goals and targets set by the company.

Senior Operations Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2016
  • Checked and authorized daily reconciliations
  • Timely preparation and submission of bank reports
  • Built and deepen relationships with new and existing clients to achieve increase in share wallet and revenues
  • Authorization of account opening forms and ensures all requirements are in place before an account is opened
  • Appraised and vetting loan facilities in a fast and efficient manner before forwarding to credit department for approval
  • Supervised cashiers
  • In liaison with the branch management, develop new and more efficient work methods and processes to continuously improve bank processes.

Branch Manager

Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Overseeing the day to day branch operations
  • Developing and executing a robust local market business strategy to ensure sustainable business growth
  • Providing leadership to the branch team while coaching, mentoring and measuring their performance continuously in order to build a high performing team
  • Controlling operational costs by ensuring efficient utilization of resources
  • Monitoring the branch’s business portfolio, the quality of assets and liabilities with the aim of ensuring the business is sound and profitable
  • Ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures in order to reduce business risks
  • Ensuring the branch processes are conducted within agreed turnaround times in order to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Assistant Branch Manager

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Ensured continuous achievement of the branch’s financial and operating goals in line with the statutory framework
  • Supervision and coordination of banking operations in the branch
  • Critical review of the daily reconciliations and monthly branch schedules
  • Managed the cost of funds in the branch by liaising with the relationship staff and branch manager
  • Ensured timely, accurate and complete processing of all bank transactions
  • Facilitated monthly operations meetings to resolve any issues arising and improve departmental efficiency
  • Ensured all revenue due to the bank and all bank charges are collected and there is no income leakage
  • Staff capacity building by providing continuous training and guidance while providing leadership, direction to branch staff
  • Worked with the customer service team to ensure customers are provided with one – stop convenient, efficient and reliable total banking services.

Senior Customer Service Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Carried out on the job training for new customer service staff
  • Managed customer queries, resolution and escalation
  • Analyzed sales performance statistics to determine customer needs
  • Acted as a bank Custodian Signatory-Supervising & controlling security items
  • Management of customer communication
  • Developed and improved the customer service procedures
  • Carried out market analysis to improve products/services and keep in touch with market trends
  • Management of accounts with credit issues in the branch before escalation to the debt collection department.

Customer Service Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.

Client Service Representative

NIC Bank Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Gave recommendations to the Complaints Committee on ways to improve various customer processes
  • Established follow up channels for query management
  • Gave recommendations to the CS committee on the need to conduct continuous inter – departmental training in order to empower ourselves with query management
  • Achieved the best in Customer deposits for Non – Business development staff for the year 2009
  • Recognized as having excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Recognized for strong communication and questioning acumen
  • Recognized for exceptional presentation and convincing power.

Education

Master’s - Business Administration

Africa Nazarene University
2013

Bachelor of Education - Arts) Home Economics

Kenyatta University
2004

Certified Public Accountant, Part I, Section I Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu High School
1999

Skills

  • Reporting Oversight
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Partnership Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  • Customer Retention

Accomplishments

  • Anti – money laundering courses
  • Fundamentals of Banking Module 1
  • Personal banking and Customer Relationship Management Courses
  • Training on selling and presentation skills
  • Financial Management, Risk Management and Management Accounting trainings
  • Stress Management trainings
  • Leadership trainings

Affiliations

Member of Debate Club Kenyatta University Member of the Drama Club B.G Ngandu Girls High Member of HIV/ AIDS committee (sub-option) NIC Bank Trained in Basic First Aid, Fire Equipment, Fire Fighting and Prevention.

Timeline

Branch Manager

Multichoice (K) Limited
01.2017 - Current

Branch Manager

Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
01.2012 - 01.2016

Senior Operations Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2016

Assistant Branch Manager

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012

Senior Customer Service Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011

Customer Service Officer

Chase Bank (K) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2009

Client Service Representative

NIC Bank Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006

Master’s - Business Administration

Africa Nazarene University

Bachelor of Education - Arts) Home Economics

Kenyatta University

Certified Public Accountant, Part I, Section I Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Bishop Gatimu Ngandu High School
CATHERINE E. N. WANJAU