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Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Amanda Nel

Amanda Nel

Dundalk

Summary

Results-driven leader with a strong record at Aviva, enhancing team performance by 30% and achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and team development, coupled with advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and conflict resolution. Committed to transforming challenges into actionable solutions, fostering growth and excellence across diverse teams.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QFA RPA PTP Team Leader

Aviva
04.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: BAU Group Pensions
  • Lead a team of ten, leveraging their unique skills to maximize performance
  • Improved team metrics by 30%, clearing backlogs and resolving over 200 issues and complaints
  • Prioritized client and broker interactions, ensuring top-notch service and achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate
  • Maintained deadline efficiency, consistently meeting 100% of project deadlines
  • Implemented changes that received positive feedback from 90% of colleagues and clients
  • Provided regular reports and updates to management
  • Team Leadership Skills: Conflict resolution, performance management, motivational leadership, strategic planning, and team development
  • Developed and executed training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members
  • Fostered a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication and continuous improvement
  • Managed complex projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards
  • Utilized data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions
  • BAU Group Pensions

QFA Pensions Administrator

Aviva
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: BAU Group Pensions
  • Onboarded 15 new schemes into the Master Trust, ensuring successful launches
  • Handled over 100 general queries, reports, and client file maintenance
  • Assisted brokers and consultants, and pursued further qualifications in Retirement Planning Advice
  • BAU Group Pensions

QFA Administrator

DFP
09.2017 - 01.2022

•Company Overview: Pension and Investment Consultants.

•Client portfolio reports, schedules, and accounts.
• Consultant’s monthly commissions.
•General queries, such as withdrawals, fund switches, penalty tables, creating reports, etc.
• Letters of Authority.
• Assisting consultants.
• Maintaining client files.
• Assist with administration where needed.
•Drafting of letters in relation to the client's policies.
• Managing the company info email account.
• Dealing with ad-hoc queries that arise on clients policies.
• Assisting financial advisors with producing documents.

Archivist

Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol
02.2015 - 01.2017

•The Archive has digitised sound recordings, visual and printed items which I need to keep up to date.
•Evaluating records for preservation and retention.
•Arranging the acquisition and retrieval of records.
•Cataloging collections and managing information and records.
•Preparing record-keeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention.
•Recording concerts and transferring them to discs for archive.
• Maintain the online shop.
• Maintain the website.

Receptionist / Secretarial Assistant

Tourist Office, Old Yacht Club
02.2007 - 02.2008
  • Greeted over 500 visitors, resolved inquiries, and provided information on local attractions
  • Performed clerical duties, managed mail, and maintained office supplies

Premium Administrator/Secretary

Medicare
08.1997 - 04.2003
  • Company Overview: Pretoria, South Africa
  • Managed premium payments, collaborated with accounting, and provided quotes
  • Maintained detailed office records and handled policyholder communications
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Sales/Customer Service

Bonus City Off-license
02.1995 - 07.1997
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, managed cash handling, and stock control
  • Assisted with orders, refunds, and maintained store security

Sales/Customer Service

Spar
03.1993 - 02.1995
  • Company Overview: Groblersdal, South Africa
  • Provided customer service, restocked shelves, and managed cash handling
  • Groblersdal, South Africa

Education

Payroll - Manual & Computerised - SAGE Micro pay Software

Pitman Training
Dundalk
01.2016

Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised - SAGE

Solas Training Centre
Dundalk
01.2016

Advanced Certificate in Business Administration - FETAC Level 6

O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education
Dundalk
01.2012

Liberal Arts - Social Studies FETAC Level 5

VTOS, VEC Adult Education Centre
Dundalk
01.2011

Office Administration Traineeship - FETAC Level 5 / City & Guilds certification

Fas Training Centre
Dundalk
01.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAGE Micro pay Software
  • SAGE Bookkeeping
  • Access
  • ECDL
  • Database Administration Fundamentals
  • File Management
  • Data Entry
  • Record-Keeping
  • Payroll Processing
  • PAYE
  • Tax Returns
  • Calculation of Statutory Deductions
  • VAT Calculation
  • Computer Hardware
  • Microsoft Technician Associate
  • Web Authoring
  • Digital Presentations
  • Media Expression
  • Digital Recording and Archiving
  • Goal Setting & Planning
  • Relationship Building & Conflict Resolution
  • Administrative Support
  • Bookkeeping & Budget Management
  • Customer Service & Data Entry
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance management
  • Motivational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Team development
  • Training and development
  • Project management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Complaint resolution
  • Mentoring
  • Task delegation
  • Expectation setting
  • Risk management
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Staff training
  • Deadline management
  • Attention to detail
  • Client support
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Team assessment
  • Workflow management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • People management
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

  • Retirement Planning Advisor (Post-Grad)
  • Qualified Financial Advisor
  • Manual Handling and Health & Safety at Work
  • Microsoft Office Specialist 2003: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Media Expression Course at Dundalk FM (FETAC Level 3)
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
  • Rainbows Facilitator Volunteering Experience
  • Microsoft Technician Associate Database Administration Fundamentals

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Regular exercise

Volunteer Experience

Rainbows Bereavement Support, Magnet Centre, Dundalk, 11/01/13, 12/31/17, Supported children and families confronting death, divorce, or other painful losses.

Languages

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Timeline

QFA RPA PTP Team Leader

Aviva
04.2023 - Current

QFA Pensions Administrator

Aviva
11.2022 - 03.2023

QFA Administrator

DFP
09.2017 - 01.2022

Archivist

Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol
02.2015 - 01.2017

Receptionist / Secretarial Assistant

Tourist Office, Old Yacht Club
02.2007 - 02.2008

Premium Administrator/Secretary

Medicare
08.1997 - 04.2003

Sales/Customer Service

Bonus City Off-license
02.1995 - 07.1997

Sales/Customer Service

Spar
03.1993 - 02.1995

Payroll - Manual & Computerised - SAGE Micro pay Software

Pitman Training

Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised - SAGE

Solas Training Centre

Advanced Certificate in Business Administration - FETAC Level 6

O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education

Liberal Arts - Social Studies FETAC Level 5

VTOS, VEC Adult Education Centre

Office Administration Traineeship - FETAC Level 5 / City & Guilds certification

Fas Training Centre
Amanda Nel