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Sofia Outar

Georgetown,ON

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, seeking a position that challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and critical thinking skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Customer Service Representative

Meridian Credit Union
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive support during account opening processes, ensuring a seamless transition for new customers joining the bank.
  • Reduced response times by effectively managing a high volume of inbound calls and emails from clients seeking financial assistance or information.
  • Contributed to achieving team sales targets by promoting relevant banking products and services tailored to individual client needs.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to enhanced operational efficiency within the team.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and sound financial advice.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing financial inquiries and resolving issues.

Supply Chain Administrative Assistant/Clerk/Typist

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Efficiently kept and maintained data using Google Docs, Office, Excel, Outlook

Sales/Visual Merchandising Team Leader

PVH
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced visual appeal of store displays by implementing creative and eye-catching merchandising techniques.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction ratings through attention to detail in creating engaging shopping experiences.
  • Consistently achieved tight deadlines for display updates while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Monitored competitor stores regularly, adapting our strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge within the marketplace.
  • Reduced shrinkage rates by implementing effective loss prevention strategies within the visual merchandising process.

Undergraduate Researcher

Caledon Dufferin Victim Services
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
  • Contributed to the development of research projects by conducting literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
  • Improved data accuracy by implementing stringent quality control measures during sample collection and analysis.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.

Education

Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Women And Gender Studies

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2024

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Organization
  • Documentation
  • Compliance Awareness
  • Financial Literacy
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Resolution

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Financial Customer Service Representative

Meridian Credit Union
10.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Administrative Assistant/Clerk/Typist

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
06.2021 - 08.2022

Undergraduate Researcher

Caledon Dufferin Victim Services
08.2020 - 03.2021

Sales/Visual Merchandising Team Leader

PVH
09.2018 - 06.2022

Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Women And Gender Studies

University of Toronto
Sofia Outar