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Yohannes Nirayo

Calgary,AB

Summary

A highly skilled and adaptable professional with over six years of experience in customer service and a strong background in finance and network systems. Demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities by training, motivating, and developing staff to meet operational objectives and foster growth. Expert in managing customer relations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring smooth store operations as a Shift Lead at Curo Financial. Possesses advanced computer skills, including LAN/WAN knowledge, ServiceNow, and MS Office proficiency, coupled with a multilingual proficiency in Arabic, Amharic, and English. Offers a proven track record in financial representation, adept at conferencing with customers to provide stellar service and efficiently handling financial transactions. Educated in IT Network Systems at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, with a deep understanding of network design, security protocols, and virtualization technologies. Ready to leverage extensive customer service, financial, and technical expertise in a challenging new role. Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Lead

Curo Financial
06.2020 - Current
  • Assists Store manager in preparing annual plans for store
  • Helps train, motivate, develop, and discipline staff to meet operating objectives, and facilitate future growth and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Helps maintain accountable cash controls and ensure that no compromise occurs
  • Ensure teller shifts duties are completed accurately, professionally and in timely manner
  • Identifies and report suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering
  • Oversee portfolio of assigned accounts, monitoring for overdue payments, and initiating collection efforts
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all collection activity, including calls made, letters sent, and payment received
  • Generate reports reflecting the status of accounts receivable and the collection efforts for ongoing monitoring and management.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Analyzed sales figures and identified areas for improvement.

Financial Representative

Curo Financial
12.2018 - 06.2020
  • Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
  • Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for future investigation
  • Issued approximately 50 loans daily and efficiently ensuring risk assessments strategies are utilized
  • Provide exceptional customer service, resolving disputes, and answering inquiries with professionalism and patience.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts within the organization by participating in training programs, workshops, and industry conferences.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing comprehensive financial advice and personalized solutions.
  • Worked closely with clients to determine goals and recommend appropriate services to maintain long-term relationships with account holders.

Education

Associate of Science -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary Alberta
06.2024

Skills

  • Attention to details
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Multilingual (Arabic, Amharic, and English)
  • Excellent communication written & verbal (English)
  • Excellent Troubleshooting skills
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Advanced Computer Skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Shift Lead

Curo Financial
06.2020 - Current

Financial Representative

Curo Financial
12.2018 - 06.2020

Associate of Science -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Yohannes Nirayo