Arzan Patel's Resume

 

5 Harwood Rise, Leeming, Western Australia 6149 Australia
Mobile Number:0413286850
Work Number:0894492315

Overview

I am a highly motivated and experienced professional with 4 years of experience in Financial Services Industry. I have held roles in mainly Customer Service and Contact Centre Operations. I am currently looking for a role that offers me a fresh challenge and excellent personal / career development opportunities.

Achievements

My most notable achievements have been attained during my career with Bankwest. They are: -

  • Australian Teleservices Association (ATA) Finalist In 2010 Contact Centre Champion of The Year (National)
  • Australian Teleservices Association (ATA) 2010 Contact Centre Champion of The Year (WA)
  • Quarterly Service Star Champion (Retail Bank) Q2 09-10
  • Bankwest Contact Centre Champion Q2 09-10
  • Bankwest Values Quarterly Service Star  (Retail Bank) Q3 08-09
  • Over 150 Bankwest Values Nominations (Colleagues who have demonstrated Bankwest Values or have been acknowledged for oustanding contribtuions to the Business)
  • Monthly Leadership Champion - 5 Times
  • Team Member of The Month - 13 Times

Career History

Aug 2009 - Present

Company name:Bank Of Western Australia
Location:Perth, Australia
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:1001-5000 employees
Company web site:http://www.bankwest.com.au
    
Job Title:Customer Solutions Specialist
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Customer Service & Call Centre
Closest Job Role:Manager & Operations
Summary:Act as point of escalation of all customer dissapointments and ensure every query is resolved at First Point Of Contact
Detailed Description:In August 2009, I was promoted to a Customer Solutions Specialist.

The key responsbilities of this role were:
Actively investigating, pursuing, and resolving of referred customer processing queries using every possible and known avenue within our Retail Processing functions

To deliver “First Point Resolution” to our customers within promised timeframes and continuously follow up and case manage to ensure the customer knows exactly where their query is

To identify and recommend ways to improve the way we do things

To work with and assist your fellow colleagues to deliver excellent service quality

Contribute to providing important call data so that we can track the effectiveness of our operation

Prioritising your workload to have effective and first point resolution case management skills
Remuneration:AUD 60,000.00 Annually

Nov 2007 - Aug 2009

Company name:Bank Of Western Australia
Location:Perth, Australia
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:1001-5000 employees
Company web site:http://www.bankwest.com.au
    
Job Title:Service Support Officer
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Customer Service & Call Centre
Closest Job Role:Supervisor / Team Leader
Summary:Service Support Officer / Assistant Team Leader
Detailed Description:I was promoted to a Service Support Officer.
Key Responsbilities of this role included:

Performance management of direct reports.

Efficient decision making in regards to customer resolution of complaints.

Set development activities that maintain and enhance customer service assist T/L in driving incentives; assist T/L in driving 90 day plan.

Ensuring that all colleagues had active develpoment plans and any skill gaps for their current role are identfied quickly through call coaching and closed in 1-1 training sessions.

Remuneration: 54,000.00 Annually

Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

Company name:Bank Of Western Australia
Location:Perth, Australia
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:1001-5000 employees
Company web site:http://www.bankwest.com.au
    
Job Title:Customer Service Representative - Lending
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Customer Service & Call Centre
Closest Job Role:Customer Service Consultant
Detailed Description:Joined BankWest as an inbound CSR.

My role was to serve as the single point of contact for all Retail customers of BankWest, to assist in their needs and promote BankWest products.

Assist personal, business and merchant customers with enquires regarding new and existing accounts (including all lending enquires)

Resolution of customer complaints that came through to me personally

Cross selling products, identifying referral and retention opportunities.

Oct 2005 - Nov 2006

Company name:Stream Asia Pacific
Location:Mumbai, India
Industry:Information Technology
Company size:1001-5000 employees
Company web site:http://www.stream.com/locations/apac/mumbai.aspx
    
Job Title:Dispute Resolution Expert
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:IT & Telecommunications
Closest Job Role:Helpdesk & Desktop Support
Summary:Priority Client Support & Sales
Detailed Description:Started as inbound tech helping American Customers with any problems relating to Dell Desktop Computers

Have extensive knowledge on all Windows Platforms, most 3rd party software and all Desktop Hardware. Proficient in handling Virii / Spyware threats

The extent of my support included wirless networking on all Windows Platforms (except Win 2000)

Assisted potential clients with choosing the correct platforms for their needs and have had sales experience in this role.

Got my own team of 12 inbound technicians to provide Resolutions to customers and also had to handle irate customers or difficult technical scenarios.

Left the company to move back to Australia

Education & Training

Jul 2003 - Jun 2005

Institution:B.J.P.C.I Jr College
Institution Type:College
Location:Mumbai, India
Course Name:Indian Secondary Certificate (12th Grade)
Grade:Distinction
Study Units/Modules:
  • Math
  • Physics
  • Chemisty
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics

Jul 2000 - Jun 2003

Institution:St Mary's High School (I.C.S.E)
Institution Type:High School
Location:Mumbai, India
Course Name:Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (10th Grade)
Grade:High Distinction
Study Units/Modules:
  • Math
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • English
  • Social Studies
  • Computer Education

Skills

Business Skills

  • Complaint Handling (Expert - >5 years experience)
  • Customer Care (Expert - >5 years experience)
  • Customer Relations (Expert - >5 years experience)
  • Helpdesk Services (Expert - >5 years experience)

Product Skills

  • Case Management (Expert - >5 years experience)
  • Excel (Advanced - >5 years experience)
  • Lotus Notes (Expert - 2-3 years experience)
  • Microsoft Operating Systems (Expert - >5 years experience)
  • Word (Expert - >5 years experience)

Industry Company Experience

  • Telemarketing, Call Centres & Other Direct Marketing (Expert - >5 years experience)

Licenses & Certifications

FSRA Teir 2 Accreditation

Reference:1258707
Issuer:Kaplan Professional
Valid From:16th February 2009
Valid To:31st December 2021

Certificate III in Customer Contact

Reference:2008076
Issuer:Dillon Whitelaw
Valid From:7th July 2008
Valid To:31st December 2021

Interests

Finance, Music, Football, Basketball, Console Gaming.

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Not Currently Looking
I am on a notice period (days):  0

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