Carien Fürstenburg
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Personable candidate committed to helping clients meet financial goals. Extensive experience developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives. Passionate about providing sound financial advice and helping clients reach financial goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Advisor
Old Mutual South Africa
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
- Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize, and diversify portfolio.
- Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing and sourcing overseas partners.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
Data Capturer
Stein Müller South Africa
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Built and maintained tracking databases for variety of measuring aspects.
- Sent completed entries for evaluation and final approval.
- Searched, extracted and interpreted information to determine correct input procedure.
- Streamlined data processing tasks for increased efficiency and productivity.
Car Sales Executive
Nissan South Africa
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted extensive competitor analyses to identify areas for improvement within dealership operations and offerings.
- Improved overall dealership reputation by providing exceptional customer service throughout all stages of the car buying experience.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry trends, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop promotional events that generated increased foot traffic and interest in dealership offerings.
Sales Administrator
MAN Truck & Bus
03.2006 - 11.2010
- Boosted sales revenue by efficiently processing orders and coordinating with the sales team on customer requirements.
- Supported sales representatives with timely generation of accurate quotes, proposals, and contracts to close deals faster.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment, liaising between production, shipping, and finance departments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to products and services.
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular communication, fostering trust and loyalty in our brand.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, implementing an organized filing system for easy access to documents.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for high-performing sales teams, enabling them to focus on selling and meeting revenue goals.
Supervisor
Pick & Pay Ermelo
09.1999 - 03.2006
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
Shop Assistant
Pizza Hut
02.1998 - 09.1999
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health code regulations for optimum food safety.
- Managed phone orders professionally, providing clear communication and accurate order details to kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth operations during busy hours, minimizing wait times for customers.
- Supported kitchen staff by prepping ingredients and assembling pizza toppings as needed, expediting order fulfillment.
- Operated cash register accurately, processing transactions quickly to maintain efficient customer flow.
- Built rapport with repeat customers by remembering names, preferences, or dietary restrictions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently taking and preparing orders with accuracy and speed.
Education
Grade 12 - Academic And Technical Learning
Ligbron Technical High School
Ermelo, South Africa 12.2000
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Credit analysis
- Fundamental Analysis
- Insurance Planning
Timeline
Finance Advisor
Old Mutual South Africa
06.2012 - 07.2014
Data Capturer
Stein Müller South Africa
07.2011 - 05.2012
Car Sales Executive
Nissan South Africa
12.2010 - 06.2011
Sales Administrator
MAN Truck & Bus
03.2006 - 11.2010
Supervisor
Pick & Pay Ermelo
09.1999 - 03.2006
Shop Assistant
Pizza Hut
02.1998 - 09.1999
Grade 12 - Academic And Technical Learning
Ligbron Technical High School
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