VINCENT VAN VUUREN
Experienced Retail Banking & Customer Service Professional
Aston Bay, ZA.About
A highly adaptable and client-focused professional with over 15 years of experience in retail banking, telecommunications sales, and operational management. Proven ability to drive digital adoption, enhance customer satisfaction, and optimize branch operations, consistently achieving sales targets and ensuring compliance. Adept at managing complex financial transactions, leading teams, and fostering strong client relationships in dynamic environments.
Work
Nedbank Ltd
|Service Consultant
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Spearheaded client digital migration and resolved complex service issues, ensuring efficient operations and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Facilitated client digital migration initiatives, improving efficiency and accessibility for a significant client base.
Resolved client complaints and ATM queries swiftly and efficiently, maintaining high standards of customer service.
Drove digital sales of current accounts, personal loans, investments, and credit products, contributing to branch revenue growth.
Managed cash operations, assisted at Treasury, and processed international transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Served as an Equity Representative and Fire Marshall, upholding compliance and safety standards within the branch.
Nedbank Ltd
|MultiFunctional Consultant (Service Advisor)
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Managed diverse retail banking operations, from teller duties and treasury functions to client inquiries and sales lead generation, ensuring efficient service delivery and risk mitigation.
Highlights
Balanced daily cash transactions and managed bulk deposits as Treasury Custodian, maintaining high accuracy.
Optimized cash holdings within the branch and managed ATM operations, ensuring continuous service availability.
Assisted clients with diverse queries, identified quality sales leads, and minimized fraud, safeguarding assets.
Ensured strict adherence to Nedbank procedures and values, maintaining regulatory compliance.
Acted as an Employment Equity Representative and Fire Marshall, promoting diversity and safety.
Cell Network Pty (Ltd) (Trading as MTN)
|Sales Consultant (Assistant Manager)
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Led junior staff and managed daily retail operations, driving telecommunication product sales and ensuring efficient stock control and customer service.
Highlights
Supervised and mentored junior staff, enhancing team performance and operational effectiveness.
Achieved and consistently exceeded sales targets for contracts, cell phones, accessories, prepaid, and data bundles.
Managed daily stock control and order placement, maintaining optimal inventory levels and 100% accuracy in stocktaking.
Conducted RICA registrations and credit checks, ensuring compliance and efficient customer onboarding.
Resolved complex customer queries and provided technical assistance, improving client satisfaction.
FNB Service Branch
|Multifunctional Teller
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Performed comprehensive teller operations, including deposits, withdrawals, foreign exchange, and ATM/treasury management, ensuring high accuracy.
Highlights
Processed a high volume of customer deposits and withdrawals accurately and efficiently.
Managed foreign exchange transactions, assisting international clients with cash requirements and traveler's cheques.
Handled bulk and treasury teller maintenance, ensuring secure and balanced cash operations.
Maintained ATM functionality and assisted Teller Coordinator with reporting and ledger reconciliation.
Managed cash requirements for other tellers, optimizing branch cash flow and operational support.
MTN Service Provider
|Customer Sales Representative
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Drove sales of telecommunication products and services, providing comprehensive customer support and ensuring accurate administrative processes.
Highlights
Achieved sales targets for contracts, cell phones, accessories, prepaid, and data bundles.
Conducted RICA registrations and credit checks, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Addressed customer queries and resolved problems, enhancing client satisfaction and providing technical assistance.
Performed accurate stocktaking and managed inventory to support sales operations.
Revino's Book Store
|Assistant Manager
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Oversaw daily retail operations, including sales, stock management, administrative tasks, and banking, ensuring smooth business functions.
Highlights
Managed sales, stocktaking, and ordering processes, optimizing inventory and sales performance.
Handled cashier duties and administrative tasks, including petty cash journals and Excel cashbooks.
Maintained accurate records and reconciled month-end figures using IQ software.
Kingfield Heath Ltd.
|Warehouse Picker
Magna Park, Leicestershire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Executed efficient warehouse operations, including picking, packing, and dispatching orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Highlights
Picked and packed orders manually and using a forklift, achieving daily dispatch targets.
Prepared orders for next-day delivery, optimizing logistics and customer satisfaction.
Coordinated routing and ensured accurate picking list checks for all shipments.
Le Grotto Steakhouse
|Part-time Barman
Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Summary
Provided excellent bar service and managed bar inventory, contributing to a positive customer experience and efficient operations.
Highlights
Prepared and served beverages, ensuring high standards of customer service.
Managed bar stocking and restocking, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Processed stock orders from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and availability.
Pizzafellas Pizzeria
|Pizzeria Assistant
Marlands, Gauteng, South Africa
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Summary
Assisted with pizzeria operations, including food preparation, cash handling, and deliveries, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
Highlights
Prepared and cooked pizzas to order, maintaining food quality standards.
Managed cashier duties, handling cash transactions accurately.
Executed deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Education
High School Nico Malan
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Matric
General Studies
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Certificates
Certificate in Basic Fire Fighting
Issued By
Unknown (Renewed)
National Certificate in Banking Financial Services (NQF5 Level)
Issued By
Financial Services Seta (Inferred)
Banking Certificate (NQF4)
Issued By
Financial Services Seta (Inferred)
Certificate in Retail Security
Issued By
Lanza Security Services
Intro to Computer Programming Certificate
Issued By
Damelin College
Skills
Banking & Financial Services
Retail Banking, Cash Management, Foreign Exchange, ATM Operations, Credit Vetting, Fraud Prevention, Financial Reconciliation, Investment Products, Personal Loans, Current Accounts, Credit Lending, NQF5, NQF4.
Customer Service & Sales
Client Relations, Digital Migration, Customer Query Resolution, Digital Sales, Sales Targets, Product Promotion, Account Opening, Technical Assistance, Problem Solving, Public Relations.
Operations & Administration
Stock Control, Inventory Management, Order Processing, Stocktaking, Data Entry, Reporting, Petty Cash Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email, Internet Banking, IQ System, Online Management Systems, RICA Compliance, Credit Checking, Compliance Adherence, Logistics, Forklift Operation.
Leadership & Teamwork
Team Supervision, Staff Training, Cross-functional Collaboration, Employment Equity Representation, Fire Marshall Duties, Management Skills.
References
Jessica van Niekerk
Former Nedbank Manager, Phone: 0833762901
Chantel Williams
MTN, Phone: 0832145129 or (041) 363 6633
Kevin Watson
Cell Network t/a MTN, Phone: 0832910004
Alex Wepenaar
PAG, Phone: (041) 363 4067/ 4091
Claressa van Vuuren
Revino's Bookstore Owner, Phone: 0721766134
Bob Paling
Kingfield Heath Ltd. Supervisor, Email: bpa24@kingfielheathltd.com
Tom Ward
Kingfield Heath Ltd. Warehouse Manager, Email: tgw@kingfieldheathltd.com
Alicia Thomas
FNB Service Branch Teller Coordinator, Email: jeffreysbay.coordinator-agency@fnb.co.za
Stephanie Bellingan
FNB Branch Manager, Phone: 0829209977, Email: sbellingan1@fnb.co.za
Vuyo Tomson
Nedbank Branch Manager, Phone: 042 200 2300 / 0637879265, Email: jeffreysbaybm@nedbank.co.za
Lee-Anne Kettledas
Nedbank Team Leader, Phone: 068 705 9176, Email: Lee-AnnK@nedbank.co.za or jeffreysbaytlcs@nedbank.co.za