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Savita Singh

Papatoetoe,AUK

Summary

Customer service professional with strong banking/lending experience with track record of enhancing customer experiences and resolving issues efficiently. Known for reliability and adaptability in team-oriented environment, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in communication and conflict resolution, with strong focus on collaboration and results.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer/Retail Support Officer

Lotto NZ
02.2022 - Current
  • Championed a customer-first culture within the support team, resulting in higher overall satisfaction levels and increased client retention rates.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve departmental communication, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Achieved consistently high customer satisfaction ratings through personalized assistance and empathy in interactions.
  • Contributed positively to the organization''s online reputation by promptly addressing negative reviews or comments from dissatisfied customers.
  • Managed high call volumes while maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to identify patterns in customer inquiries, allowing for more effective resource allocation within the support team.
  • Conducted quality assurance checks on support interactions, providing constructive feedback to peers for continuous improvement.
  • Monitored ongoing trends in customer feedback, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.

Customer Service Consultant- Bonus Bonds

ANZ
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
  • Adapted communication style according to individual customer needs while remaining empathetic toward their concerns.
  • Gained in-depth understanding of company products, systems and policies to give customers expert support.
  • Managed customer escalations to senior staff or management when necessary, ensuring the appropriate level of attention was provided for a resolution.

Lending services Officer

ANZ
11.2019 - 11.2020

• Daily business operations including collections re-structures • Personal, agricultural and business flexi over draft maintenance.

• Preparing audit confirmation reports.

• Understanding, adhering and managing fraud and compliance risk.

• Loading the fixed or floating rates to business and personal customers and maintain record of repayments.

• Maintain the reports to ensure if customer has been notified in advance of every change been made to the account.

• Manage the complaints and all service request that required resolution from the department.

• Preparing audit confirmation reports.

• Understanding, adhering and managing fraud and compliance risk.

  • Assisting with general product and service enquiries and recommending solutions
  • Assisting our Home Lending Specialists with their portfolio
  • Managing post-lending processes to ensure timely repayments
  • Performing ongoing due diligence on existing customers

Dispute Analyst

American Express
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Answered nearly 80 calls daily from customers inquiring about product usage, billing dispute& fraud investigations.

• Identification of Fraudulent transactions, Fraud and Dispute case analysis

• Monitor / Investigate customer credit card accounts & dispute cases for fraudulent activity

• Interface with American express USA officials / Fraud & Detection officer to service customer needs in regards to fraud and dispute issues

• Working directly with merchants and cardholders to resolve customer service issues or fraudulent/unauthorized activities

• Analyzing merchant and cardholder account transactions to identify abnormal activity that may be fraudulent.

• Contacting merchants and cardholders to validate the authenticity.

• Research account inquiries and reported fraud, escalate and alarm the officials to prevent loss once abnormal activity or unauthorized usage / fraudulent transaction has been determined

• Performs proper review and Investigate disputed card transactions by collecting sufficient information to explore every opportunity to identify recovery opportunities in order to mitigate losses

• Compiles and routes reports capturing status of current cases, etc.

• Establish contact with customer through outbound calls as well as receiving inbound calls from our customers - Investigate fraud claims as well as provides information on currently existing fraud and dispute claims

• Responsible for providing high quality customer service by responding to telephone inquiries, customer requests and problems related to credit card fraud and dispute claims

• Taking measures to stop / evade fraudulent transaction and ensuring customer security and satisfaction like Card Block • Research credit card disputes and build dispute cases to recover funds for merchants using proprietary software.

• Validate appropriate data from internal and third party systems and ensure appropriate course of action is being pursued.

• Ensure accurate and appropriate responses to disputes

  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the dispute resolution department, ensuring compliance with both internal requirements and external regulations.
  • Reduced fraudulent activity through diligent monitoring and investigation of suspicious transactions.
  • Participated in external conferences to stay informed about industry changes related to consumer protection regulations, chargeback rules, and fraud prevention techniques.
  • Provided ongoing training for new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
  • Prepared written opinions or decisions regarding cases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

CCS university
01.2007

Skills

  • Consumer Lending/ Customer services
  • Attention to detail/Planning, Organizing
  • Compliance
  • Decision Making
  • Complaint handling
  • CRM software
  • Retail operations management
  • Customer inquiry management (CIM)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict resolution

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteer work/Community involvement
  • Reading books
  • Dane and socializing

Timeline

Customer/Retail Support Officer

Lotto NZ
02.2022 - Current

Customer Service Consultant- Bonus Bonds

ANZ
06.2021 - 12.2021

Lending services Officer

ANZ
11.2019 - 11.2020

Dispute Analyst

American Express
08.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts -

CCS university
Savita Singh