Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Networking, Swimming, Reading & Hiking
Timeline
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ANNMARIE MENDI CHEGE

Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

Highly skilled bank officer with proven history of relationship building with clients, with the ability to build positive and goal oriented relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Good communication, multitasking and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Debt Recovery Officer

Imperial Bank Limited - In Receivership
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2015 - 12.2020
  • Maintained, reviewed and updated customer credit and loan records.
  • In charge of processing claims held for repayment of loans.
  • Ensured updates and accuracy of customer files in regards to limits, commitment letters and other security documents where required were in place.
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements with clients with delinquent loans.
  • Monitored and followed up loan repayments and enlisted to ensure timely recovery of loans and quality loan portfolio.
  • Restructured loans upon approval and facilitated of bank take overs.
  • Engaged and build trust with customers by providing advice appropriately.
  • Prepared standard required reports for Receiver Managers office.
  • Undertook any other responsibility assigned by department head.
  • Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.

Key achievements;

  • Maintained and processed all credit department claim forms, for all three pay out phases, for loan repayments. This resulted to substantial reduction of over roll loan book.
  • Worked closely with Receiver Managers office to ensure smooth process of take-overs by other operational banks.
  • Maintained customer relationships post receivership by responding promptly to customer queries and facilitating of negotiations of debt repayment plan
  • Remained calm and stayed professional throughout my engagements with clients despite challenges associated with receivership and subsequent shut down of banks` operating system

Customer Service Officer

Imperial Bank Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • Promptly handled customer queries and complaints within given prescribed timelines including escalation of customer related matters where appropriate to concerned officials.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Ensured all customers documents e.g., signature cards, account opening forms, correspondence and bankers orders are filed and stored in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
  • Liaised with security supervisor & senior branch officials in security issues affecting the department.
  • Ensured Banking Hall is tidy and cleanliness/orderliness is maintained at all times.
  • Prospecting new clients for deposits and loans/advance products
  • Resolved concerns with bank products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Initiated investigations into complex or sensitive complaints, identifying solutions swiftly and to customer satisfaction.
  • Developed working relationships with internal and external customers while assisting with account management duties.
  • Supported business development initiatives.
  • Prepared and submitted required standard reports, as may be required, within agreed deadlines.
  • Engaged and assisted the marketing team on promotional projects.

Key achievements;

  • Received commendations from supervisor and management for excellent customer service.
  • Retained clients by attending to their queries promptly.
  • Recognized and commended by management for business development where I was able to build my portfolio to over 50 million shillings
  • Successfully convinced walk-in clients to take up other bank products.
  • Demonstrated professional etiquette through out my engagements with clients.

Human Resource Assistant

Touchline Management Consultants
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • In Charge of arranging and participating in Trainings and conducting job evaluations for clients.
  • Managed daily office expenses.
  • Evaluated project proposals.
  • Received and responded to customer calls.

Intern

Dolphins Training Group
Nairobi
06.2010 - 11.2010
  • Attaché at Dolphins group, a training consultancy firm, Nairobi where I was coordinating training events and programs.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.

Intern

Kenya Tourism Board
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2010 - 04.2010
  • Taking minutes for the marketing departmental meetings.
  • Communication in relation to meetings between the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) and other marketing agents via the telephone and Email.
  • Keying in data showing events that had happened and those that are in the pipeline for the head of department.
  • Requisitioning for stationery for use within the company and advertising materials for tour operators and other marketing agents.

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Tourism

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
05.2007 - 12.2010

Skills

Good listening skills

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Networking, Swimming, Reading & Hiking

I enjoy and look forward to meeting new people. I also enjoy reading reading business related books as well as historical books. In my spare time I love participating in outdoor activities in particular swimming and hiking.

Timeline

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

University of Nairobi
09.2017 - Current

Debt Recovery Officer

Imperial Bank Limited - In Receivership
10.2015 - 12.2020

Customer Service Officer

Imperial Bank Limited
01.2012 - 10.2015

Human Resource Assistant

Touchline Management Consultants
06.2011 - 12.2011

Intern

Dolphins Training Group
06.2010 - 11.2010

Intern

Kenya Tourism Board
02.2010 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Tourism

University of Nairobi
05.2007 - 12.2010
ANNMARIE MENDI CHEGE