Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Reading, Travelling, volunteering
Referees
Timeline
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Miriam  Makaika

Miriam Makaika

Port Moresby

Summary

Knowledgeable with solid background in customer service and problem resolution. Proven ability to handle high call volumes efficiently while maintaining friendly demeanor. Demonstrated expertise in effective communication and conflict resolution.

Customer service professional with strong background in delivering exceptional support and customer satisfaction in high-volume environments. Known for excellent communication skills and ability to resolve issues promptly. Highly collaborative and adaptable, ensuring team success and consistently meeting targets.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Centre Operator

National Finance Limited
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.

Sales Officer

National Finance Limited
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely follow-ups and personalized service.
  • Responded to customer needs by answering questions and providing detailed information about our lending services .
  • Boosted sales performance by identifying and targeting high-potential leads.
  • Cultivated strong relationships, establishing trust and loyalty among clients.

Relieving Officer, Payments Team

Westpac Bank PNG
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assist in processing outward TT's
  • Build a personal connection with customers through meaningful conversations.
  • Work with customers to help them use our in branch technology and digital banking options.
  • Respond to customers transactional needs in the branch

Internet Banking Processing Officer

National Finance Limited
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Processing of outward TT's via Online
  • Process, verify and reconcile the electronic banking transactions to ensure accuracy
  • Handle day to day operation within the unit to ensure that operations procedures are implemented effectively

Inward and Kats Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Processing local transfers to local banks via swift
  • Processing incoming payments from overseas

Foreign Currency and Corporate Online Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
12.2014 - 08.2015
  • Processing of corporate customers outward TT Online

Tracing, Investigations Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
09.2014 - 10.2014
  • Investigate and follow ups on the outward payments that are not transferred or had been rejected by the offshore banks.
  • Follow up and make sure payments are returned back to the nominated account.

Foreign Currency Accounts Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Processed OTT's from customers FCY account
  • Registering online OTT
  • BPNG Reporting
  • Contact Clients for Tracing purposes on follow ups
  • Call backs
  • Annotations
  • Customers Confirmations reports
  • Bizedoc
  • Swift messages input

Processing Officer Payments

Westpac Bank PNG
06.2010 - 07.2012
  • Inputting outward Telegraph Transfers
  • Agreegates (5000-Over)

Proof Operator

Westpac Bank PNG
12.2009 - 06.2010
  • Processed Bank Officer Vouchers
  • Posting batches from other branches
  • Do exchange with other banks at BPNG
  • Balancing EOD report

Trainee -Merchant Support

Waigani Bank PNG
11.2009 - 12.2009
  • Replenish ATM
  • Office Merchant Run
  • Eftpos Installation
  • Balancing of Report /rolls

Trainee -Enquiry

Westpac Bank PNG
10.2009 - 11.2009
  • Teller
  • Enquiry Clerk
  • Customer Service Officer

Education

High School Diploma -

Goroka Technical College
Goroka, Papua New Guinea
11-2008

Marianville Secondary School
Bomana
12-2006

Bomana Primary School
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12-2004

Kerevat Primary School
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
12-1995

Skills

    -Communication-English/ Pidgin

    -Prioritizing and problem solving

    -Organizing and Planning

    -Time Management

    -Active Listening

    -Interpersonal Skills

    -Attention to detail

    -Customer Service

    -Phone Etiquette

    -Research and Analsysis

Reading, Travelling, volunteering

Love to visit new adventure places , Meeting new people , Reading, Spending quality time with  family and spending quiet time alone 

Referees

1. Abraham Auto - Manager

National Banking Corporation

Po Box 103, Boroko, NCD

Ph: 3015480

Mobile: 75471897

Email: aauto@pmbl.com.pg

2. Nama Lotivi- Sales Manager

National Finance Limited

Po Box 905, Vision City

Mobile: 71329014

3. Malo Burava -Team Leader Sales

Po Box 905, Vision City

Mobile : 7549651

Timeline

Call Centre Operator

National Finance Limited
08.2024 - Current

Sales Officer

National Finance Limited
01.2023 - Current

Relieving Officer, Payments Team

Westpac Bank PNG
09.2018 - 09.2019

Internet Banking Processing Officer

National Finance Limited
07.2018 - 08.2018

Inward and Kats Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
06.2015 - 08.2015

Foreign Currency and Corporate Online Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
12.2014 - 08.2015

Tracing, Investigations Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
09.2014 - 10.2014

Foreign Currency Accounts Officer

Westpac Bank PNG
08.2012 - 10.2014

Processing Officer Payments

Westpac Bank PNG
06.2010 - 07.2012

Proof Operator

Westpac Bank PNG
12.2009 - 06.2010

Trainee -Merchant Support

Waigani Bank PNG
11.2009 - 12.2009

Trainee -Enquiry

Westpac Bank PNG
10.2009 - 11.2009

High School Diploma -

Goroka Technical College

Marianville Secondary School

Bomana Primary School

Kerevat Primary School
Miriam Makaika