Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer History
Timeline
Benjamin Springford

Benjamin Springford

New Zealand

Summary

A committed and reliable professional with over 12 years of experience at Westpac New Zealand. Recognized for my integrity, strong work ethic, and unwavering dedication to achieving results. I have honed my skills in data analysis, pricing strategies, and product management. With a proven ability to adapt and collaborate effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pricing Analyst

Westpac New Zealand
10.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for both Retail and Commercial pricing.
  • Evaluate market trends, competitor pricing, and cost structures to develop and implement optimal pricing strategies.
  • Respond to internal inquiries regarding both product and pricing processes, policies, and regulatory compliance.
  • Execute pricing adjustments across a range of products manually.
  • Contributed to the development of pricing policies and guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance across all business units.

Communications Delivery Consultant (Secondment)

Westpac New Zealand
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Published Westpac Economist reports externally, overseeing graphic design and distribution.
  • Managed production schedules, ensuring deadlines were met.

EChannels Customer Service Representative

Westpac New Zealand
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Managed and responded to customer inquiries across multiple electronic channels, including social media and email etc.
  • Promptly and professionally addressed customer concerns on social media, mitigating potential reputational risks and ensuring a positive brand image.
  • Resolved customer inquiries to improve satisfaction and ensure efficient issue resolution.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Customer Service Representative

Westpac New Zealand
11.2012 - 06.2019
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

Pricing Analyst (Secondment)

Westpac New Zealand
02.2019 - 02.2019
  • Managed pricing queues and addressed internal queries related to product and pricing.
  • Contributed to enhancing the visual design of various internal pricing materials.

Graphic Designer Intern

Westpac New Zealand
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Gained hands-on experience in both digital and print design workflows, including asset creation and file preparation.
  • Contributed to the design and execution of a joint marketing campaign with Uber.

Graphic Designer and Photographer

Eastern Bays Skate
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

Playback Operator

Curious Films
12.2011 - 12.2011
  • Provided musical accompaniment during TV advertisement filming to support performers in maintaining timing and coordinating choreography.

Retail Assistant and Barista

MagNation
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.

Runner

Smasher Films
02.2011 - 02.2011
  • Assisted with on-set logistics and coordination as a Production Runner for a TV advertisement, ensuring smooth operations and supporting the crew and talent.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Photographic Design

Massey University, Wellington, NZ
05-2017
  • Major Project: Created a photography book exploring the role of consumerism in supporting conservation efforts, featuring original wildlife photography from Botswana and New Zealand.

NCEA Level 3 -

Saint Kentigern College, Auckland, NZ
12-2011

Skills

  • Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Can demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Customer service
  • Retail banking product knowledge

Certification

  • NZQA Contact Centres Level 3
  • St John's First Aid Level 1


Volunteer History

  • Summerville Special School.
  • Auckland City Mission.
  • Ending HIV.

Timeline

Pricing Analyst - Westpac New Zealand
10.2019 - Current
EChannels Customer Service Representative - Westpac New Zealand
06.2019 - 10.2019
Communications Delivery Consultant (Secondment) - Westpac New Zealand
02.2019 - 04.2022
Pricing Analyst (Secondment) - Westpac New Zealand
02.2019 - 02.2019
Graphic Designer Intern - Westpac New Zealand
02.2018 - 11.2018
Customer Service Representative - Westpac New Zealand
11.2012 - 06.2019
Playback Operator - Curious Films
12.2011 - 12.2011
Retail Assistant and Barista - MagNation
03.2011 - 11.2011
Runner - Smasher Films
02.2011 - 02.2011
Graphic Designer and Photographer - Eastern Bays Skate
01.2011 - 12.2014
Massey University - Bachelor of Design, Photographic Design
Saint Kentigern College - NCEA Level 3,
Benjamin Springford