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Cathy Qing Ren

Dunedin Central,Dunedin

Summary

Diplomatic Customer Service Agent versed in applying strong communication, problem-solving skills and polite, professional demeanor to resolve customer issues and maximize satisfaction. Experienced in exceeding performance goals in fast-paced call center environments. Trained in connecting with customers to build positive relationships and strengthen loyalty.

Results-driven travel industry professional with great sales, service and planning abilities. Focused on increasing sales and retaining key business with proactive strategies and above-and-beyond support. Excels under pressure and in fast-paced environments with great multitasking abilities.

Teacher with solid background educating students in Chinese Language. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.

Qualified NZ Real Estate Sales person.

Able to manage high workload while building solid partnerships and customer relationships. Managed own rental properties too in the last 14 years, very familiar with the ever changing New Zealand Rental Laws.

Results-oriented banking professional experienced in handling customer needs. Skilled at maximizing client satisfaction and bank profits by utilizing persuasive communication skills, in-depth product knowledge and hands-on customer service abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Banking Consultant

Co-operative Bank
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed relationships with customers, providing exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Managed escalations with polite service, knowledgeable support and unsurpassed professionalism to satisfy needs and protect bank reputation.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations relating to financial transactions.
  • Processed account opening and closing requests, deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, transfers.
  • Educated customers on features, benefits, and usage of various banking products and services.
  • Conducted risk assessments for high-value transactions to prevent fraud and financial loss.
  • Trained new employees on banking products, services, and compliance standards, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
  • Conducted daily audits of cash transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
  • Insurance Agent:
  • Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
  • Prepared documents such as applications, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, or other forms required by law or company procedures.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.

Customer Service Agent

Air New Zealand
Dunedin Airport, Dunedin
02.2017 - 10.2021
  • Answered general inquiries about information such as current fares, schedules, and flight arrivals and departures.
  • Daily tasks are front of house check-in, boarding, special service assistance, baggage tracing.
  • Deal with re-booking and arranging alternative transportation for passengers in a disrupt situation.
  • Working with aviation security and police to ensure the safety of the airport and all passengers.

Assistant Customs Officer

NZ Customs
Port Otago, Dunedin
10.2020 - 07.2021

Helping protect New Zealand's maritime border by providing advice, assistance, support and direction to crew, passengers and all persons working in port operations in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 entering Aotearoa via ports and marinas. Working across a 24/7 roster, assisting in the application of the Maritime Border Order at ports and marinas, actively monitoring compliance; reporting breaches where necessary, and working with border partners, police, and port authorities to undertake enforcement action.

Travel Specialist

House Of Travel Dunedin
Dunedin CBD, Dunedin
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Calculated complete costs of travel and accommodations for customers, including taxes and tariffs by location.
  • Maintained revenue streams by keeping detailed customer records and regularly offering additional services.
  • Avoided travel issues by printing carrier tickets for customers.
  • Prepared customers for international trips by coordinating required documentation.
  • Booked transportation and hotel reservations on behalf of customers.

Contact Centre Consultant

Air New Zealand
Auckland CBD, Auckland
01.2008 - 10.2016
  • Worked as a Contact Centre consultant, dealing with customers from many nations including Australia, Canada , US, China, UK , mainly working on flight reservations and travel information.
  • I gained a lot of knowledge in the ticketing and sales arena.
  • Airpoints admin: data entry under airline loyalty programme, communication with premium customers.
  • I deal primarily with Premium customers, taking care of their upgrades and tier status enquiries as part of my daily routine.
  • I was one of the top sellers in the Contact Centre in the year 2012 and 2013, and as a result had the privilege to go to Bali on a "Famil" with many top selling travel agents. This trip was a great inspiration!

Middle School Chinese Teacher

Kunming Number 3 Middle School
Kunming, Yunan,China
09.2004 - 10.2007
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
  • Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.

Private School Teacher

Henderson Language School
Kunming, Yunnan, China
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Education

Certificate of Real Estate Sales Person - Real Estate Sales

Skills Training Centre
Auckland
04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language And Literaturere

East China Normal University
Shanghai
07.2004

Certificate of Interpreter -

Shanghai Language Institute
Shanghai
03.2003

Skills

  • Fluent in Mandarin
  • File Management
  • Information Updates
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Billing Inquiries
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Call Center Operations
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer relations
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Mediation and advocacy talent
  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • International reservations
  • Relationship management

Additional Information

* Volunteer coordinator for International Needs, arranging events and functions and keeping the organization connected to the community

* Communication coordinator for Church missions. Keep international missionaries connected to church vestry, arrange funding to be distributed and efficient communications and publications from the missionaries to the community.

* Teaching Certificate for Secondary School Teacher Awards Awarded

* top skill set Premium Consultant in the contact centre in 2012 and went to Bali with some of the top selling agents in NZ.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Banking Consultant

Co-operative Bank
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Customs Officer

NZ Customs
10.2020 - 07.2021

Customer Service Agent

Air New Zealand
02.2017 - 10.2021

Travel Specialist

House Of Travel Dunedin
10.2016 - 01.2017

Contact Centre Consultant

Air New Zealand
01.2008 - 10.2016

Middle School Chinese Teacher

Kunming Number 3 Middle School
09.2004 - 10.2007

Private School Teacher

Henderson Language School
01.2003 - 01.2004

Certificate of Real Estate Sales Person - Real Estate Sales

Skills Training Centre

Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language And Literaturere

East China Normal University

Certificate of Interpreter -

Shanghai Language Institute
Cathy Qing Ren