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Ava Bidaki

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated Associate with over 12 years of experience collaborating with clients, promptly identifying needs and recommending products and services to accomplish clients' goals. Strong communicator focused on delivering outstanding client care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

RBC Dominion Securities
05.2018 - Current

Help multiple Investment advisors manage their book of business by completing the following:

  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Increased client satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
  • Help conduct client review meetings by preparing materials for advisors
  • Meeting with clients to gather financial information to complete retirement analysis projection.
  • Complete client transactions including trade orders, providing statements, tax packages and more.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on client service strategies and techniques.
  • Led training sessions for new employees to ensure smooth integration into the company culture and workflow.
  • Worked varied hours to meet business needs.

Client Advisor, Business Services

RBC Royal Bank
11.2011 - 05.2018
  • Responded promptly to customer needs and requests for service.
  • Requested referrals from new and existing customers to boost business.
  • Provided ongoing support to clients throughout implementation process, addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized, attentive service and addressing individual needs.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks, Barista
06.2005 - 10.2011
    • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
    • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
    • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
    • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
    • Provided customers with drink orders
    • Helped management with weekly staff scheduling
    • Helped with up-keep of store in staying up to and above standard with health and safety inspections.

Education

Emerging Science - Biology

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Client Engagement
  • New Hire Training
  • Honest and Dependable

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate

RBC Dominion Securities
05.2018 - Current

Client Advisor, Business Services

RBC Royal Bank
11.2011 - 05.2018

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks, Barista
06.2005 - 10.2011

Emerging Science - Biology

Centennial College
Ava Bidaki