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Heather Benway

Toronto,Canada

Summary

A self-motivated, hard-working individual with solid Credit Card experience with a commitment to Customer Service for both our internal and external Clients. Motivated by new challenges in a consistently fast paced changing environment. Has a large network of contacts with whom I have regularly collaborated on projects with in various area's in the RBC Cards world including IT, Credit/Collections, PM&CS Symcor, Moneris TSYS, FICO ect Experienced Proactive Problem Solver and Negotiator who has honed these skills and talents in many different positions collaborating with clients, business partners, sponsors, internal and external partners to resolve issues Has supported Management with due diligence the development and implementation of Cards Supplier technology for Cards projects and initiatives Will investigate, analyze and recommend system changes or enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness, increase revenue streams and/or generate cost savings A strong team player with demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities in an independent manner. Flexible for working different hours, schedules and available for on call hours Solid knowledge of and experienced with applications such as TSYS, TSYS Access Manager, TSYS Analytics, TSYS OMS, Determinator ACE, FICO (TRIAD), Moneris Loyalty, TLP, IRIS, Casper, On Demand and Microsoft Office Experienced in all aspects of RBC Cards Customer Service, Disputes, Escalations and front line training, EAC Loans & Mortgages, Casper support, EAC Estates, as well as SSG loans and mortgages support Call/Contact Centre dynamics

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Support Lead

BMO Financial Group
11.2019 - Current
  • As a Production Support Lead I am responsible for triaging and analyzing production issues for our Credit Card Enviorment for Canada and the US
  • Identifying impacts and Risks, engaging impacted departments and vendors ensuring all issues are resolved
  • Working with internal teams and vendors to proactively identify potential causes of negative impact
  • Manage all maintenance technical outages with BMO and Credit Card Vendor ensuring proper maintenance is upheld with minimal impacts to employees and clients

Cards Supplier Analyst/ Business Analyst

RBC Royal Bank
01.2010 - 11.2019
  • Active investigation and assurance that TS2 technology is being maximized
  • Advanced knowledge of TSYS retail and Commercial for Canada, US and the Caribbean
  • Early analysis of business needs and determination of high level solution options
  • Effectively communicate and build rapport with team members, stakeholders and 3rd party vendor to gain maximum cooperation
  • Creation of high quality Development and Change Request's and Maintenance Updates, detailed review of solutions documents ensuring traceability to original submissions
  • Identification and communication of project and production risks arising from requirements and testing
  • Participate in post-project reviews with a commitment to continuous improvement identifying risks, issues, lessons learned and project wins
  • Work closely with Project Managers in the execution and tracking of projects Requests, OMR's and Testing
  • Participate in COCA, Internal and External Review, team and project meetings
  • Cards Key Encryption Custodian - Create, Control and Destory Encrytion Keys for Cards

Cards Risk Strategies

RBC Royal Bank
12.2010 - 04.2012
  • Early analysis of business needs and determination of high level solution options
  • Review and Test all TRIAD strategies for 3357 and 2430
  • Create and adapt all ACE Determinator scripts to new campaign and project requirements including full end to end testing
  • Creation and testing of required OMR and TSYS Requests
  • Collaborating with Project Managers, stakeholders and 3rd party vendors across multiple departments/partners
  • Cards Key Encryption Custodian- Create, Control and Destory Encrytion Keys for Cards

Specialized Service Officer

RBC Royal Bank
05.2006 - 01.2010
  • Provide superior customer service and appropriate solutions covering many EAC and Royal direct lines including SSO, Cards Sales Unit Support, Cards Disputes line, Loans and Mortgages, Casper and Estates
  • Consistently looking for opportunities to improve and enhance operational efficiency
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem resolution and managerial skills by handling escalated and irate callers

Client Service Manager

RBC Royal Bank
03.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided both RBC and Centura (Now RBC Bank) clients (retail and business) with undivided attention and commitment to First Call Resolution
  • Strong Analytical problem resolution and managerial skills by handling escalated and irate callers
  • Worked with internal and external clients ensuring RBC policy and procedures are set up and followed to accommodate our client's needs and always striving for a win/win outcome
  • Training of our front line employees in the call centre as well as in the field making sure they were aware of and utilizing new policies, updates and tools in the ever-changing environment
  • Call back escalation desk
  • Participates in round table discussions to help identify area's to improve and enhance

Education

IFIC Mutual Funds Certification, CSC - accounting and computer services

University of Alberta
01.1999

Skills

  • Collaboration and Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Customer/Client Focused
  • Customer service
  • Agile
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Business Analysis
  • Help Desk
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Risk Management
  • Analysis Skills
  • Service level agreement management
  • Team management
  • Escalation handling
  • Feedback management
  • Ticket management
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Remote support
  • Customer engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Client communication
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Issue resolution
  • Incident management
  • Call management
  • Issue escalation
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information - Professional Expertise

  • A self-motivated, hard-working individual with solid Credit Card experience with a commitment to Customer Service for both our internal and external Clients.
  • Motivated by new challenges in a consistently fast paced changing environment.
  • Has a large network of contacts with whom I have regularly collaborated on projects with in various areas in the RBC Cards world including IT, Credit/Collections, PM&CS Symcor, Moneris TSYS, FICO etc.
  • Experienced Proactive Problem Solver and Negotiator who has honed these skills and talents in many different positions collaborating with clients, business partners, sponsors, internal and external partners to resolve issues.
  • Has supported Management with due diligence the development and implementation of Cards Supplier technology for Cards projects and initiatives.
  • Will investigate, analyze and recommend system changes or enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness, increase revenue streams and/or generate cost savings.
  • A strong team player with demonstrated ability to carry out responsibilities in an independent manner.
  • Flexible for working different hours, schedules and available for on call hours.
  • Solid knowledge of and experienced with applications such as TSYS, TSYS Access Manager, TSYS Analytics, TSYS OMS, Determinator ACE, FICO (TRIAD), Moneris Loyalty, TLP, IRIS, Casper, On Demand and Microsoft Office.
  • Experienced in all aspects of RBC Cards Customer Service, Disputes, Escalations and front line training, EAC Loans & Mortgages, Casper support, EAC Estates, as well as SSG loans and mortgages support Call/Contact Centre dynamics.

Timeline

Production Support Lead

BMO Financial Group
11.2019 - Current

Cards Risk Strategies

RBC Royal Bank
12.2010 - 04.2012

Cards Supplier Analyst/ Business Analyst

RBC Royal Bank
01.2010 - 11.2019

Specialized Service Officer

RBC Royal Bank
05.2006 - 01.2010

Client Service Manager

RBC Royal Bank
03.2004 - 01.2006

IFIC Mutual Funds Certification, CSC - accounting and computer services

University of Alberta
Heather Benway