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Niki Farivar

Burnaby

Summary

Hardworking Administrative assistant with great skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Able to work individually and in team to bring success to the company. Service-focused in a busy environment and helping customers resolve their complains. Always willing to take extra step to assure customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Lead

Scotiabank
05.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrating and coaching to the Service Basics* during and after customer interactions and
    providing transaction authorizations and review as required
  • Ensuring every customer experience is consistent with Scotiabank’s service standards and
    customer concerns are resolved quickly and efficiently.
  • Ensuring the Branch presents a professional image according to Bank and Brand Care
    requirements.
  • Adhering to and ensuring team members’ compliance with position authorities, limits and bank
    policies.
  • Reporting immediately any unusual occurrences or fraudulent activity and escalating
    issues/deficiencies/trends to the Assistant Manager, Branch Manager and/or applicable
    Shared Services department as appropriate.
  • Ensured consistent adherence to established protocols throughout all points of contact with customers.
  • Trained and mentored new team members, improving overall team performance and knowledge base.

Administrative Support Assistant

ScotiaMcleod
05.2021 - 05.2022

• Acting as receptionist by answering phones and greeting clients

• Processing client requests, account transfers, deposits, withdrawals and payments, requests for tax receipts and account reporting

• Processing account transfer documentation and follow up to ensure receipt

• Opening new accounts and processing new account documentation
• Responding to client inquiries and issues in a timely, responsive manner and escalating to Advisor when appropriate
• Processing client account documentation

• Assisting in writing and processing clients’/prospects letters and proposals

• Following up on outstanding documentation for restricted accounts

• Following up with clients on missing documentation required as per the industry regulatory requirements

• Maintaining client files and information on the appropriate systems

Customer Representative

Scotia Bank
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales.
  • Embraced spotlight on customer service by creating courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests.
  • Cultivated ability to recall customers' names and their usual transactions.
  • Handled customer documents that are confidential.
  • Handled cash and proceeded customers transactions.
  • Performed opening and closing operations.
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
  • Listened to customers' questions and concerns to provide answers or responses.
  • Worked closely with customer experience lead manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Recommended potential products or services by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.
  • Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions.
  • Ordered and organized office supplies.
  • Organizing customers documentations.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.

Barista

Starbucks
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
  • Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
  • Cultivated ability to recall customers' names.

Clerk Cashier

Posh Flower Design
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Placing online orders received by customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
01.2021

High School Diploma -

Bodwell High School
North Vancouver, BC
12.2016

Skills

  • Fluency in English and Farsi
  • Complaint resolution
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Recordkeeping strengths
  • Multitasking ability
  • Team work
  • Customer inquiry response
  • Microsoft Office
  • Extremely quick learner
  • Attention to confidentiality
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Cash Handling
  • Order fulfillment
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Account Closing
  • Staff education and training
  • Good listening skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organizing inventory

Volunteer

  • Harvest Project Food Bank Charity Oct 2015- April2017
  • CIBC Bank Front desk greeter Dec 2015- March2016
  • Christmas Bazar charity helper Dec 2015
  • Kidney run Foundation helper Oct 2015


Timeline

Customer Experience Lead

Scotiabank
05.2022 - Current

Administrative Support Assistant

ScotiaMcleod
05.2021 - 05.2022

Customer Representative

Scotia Bank
12.2018 - 05.2021

Barista

Starbucks
10.2018 - 02.2019

Clerk Cashier

Posh Flower Design
05.2017 - 06.2017

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Capilano University

High School Diploma -

Bodwell High School
Niki Farivar