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HONORINE IKIREZI

HALIFAX,Nova Scotia

Summary

Experienced, driven, trustworthy, hardworking, creative, and organized professional with a proven ability to assess customer desires and requirements. Thrives in both independent and team environments, consistently contributing to the company's prosperity while enhancing its reputation. Key strengths include fast learning and unwavering dedication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Appliance Kivu
07.2023 - Current
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Customer Service Clerk2

GOVERNMENT NOVASCOTIA
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and responding to inquiries.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure during peak hours or challenging situations.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring satisfactory resolutions.

Customer Service Representative

Manulife financial
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with up to 5 calls in queue per minute
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns

Volunteering

Rwanda Red Cross
03.2014 - 10.2015

When an emergency happens, the Red Cross is going to deliver help to whomever needs it and as part of its humanitarian mission, the Red Cross will feed, shelter, and provide emotional support and other assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS

High School Diploma -

Lycée de Kigali
Kigali, Kigali City
2016

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Professional and mature
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Staff collaboration
  • Microsoft/Excel certified
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Cash Handling Accuracy

Languages

English
French

Timeline

Sales Associate

Appliance Kivu
07.2023 - Current

Customer Service Clerk2

GOVERNMENT NOVASCOTIA
03.2022 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative

Manulife financial
03.2019 - 10.2021

Volunteering

Rwanda Red Cross
03.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Mount Saint Vincent University

High School Diploma -

Lycée de Kigali
HONORINE IKIREZI