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CYNTHIA OTONO

MOMBASA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at NCBA Bank, recognized for excellence in customer service and effective complaint resolution. Proven ability in cash handling and building robust client relationships to enhance overall satisfaction. Strong leadership skills facilitate team achievement of operational goals while driving business success through strategic problem-solving and communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Operations Assistant

NCBA BANK
Mombasa
01.2025 - Current
  • Carry out duties of operations Assistant against laid down processes and procedures, and within set limits and TAT.
  • Processing of new bank accounts and customer instructions as per procedures and guidelines maintaining TAT.
  • Processing only duly authorized transactions as per set guidelines, and ensuring exceptional approvals as per advised discretionary limits.
  • Ensure no revenue leakage by prompt revenue collection.
  • Maintaining professional relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
  • Responding promptly to customer requests or complaints concerns regarding their accounts or services provided by the branch office.
  • Maintain a high level customer service standards at all times.
  • Ensure follow up on customer queries and provide feedback promptly at all times.

Relationship Officer-Digital Business

NCBA BANK
Mombasa
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided product information to customers, as well as effectively responding to customers’ inquiries during customer engagements, while ensuring complaints are channeled through the existing support framework to maintain consistency in brand experience.
  • Effectively handled customer complaints and query management within the set service timeline.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly, employing knowledge of loan products, bank policies, and customer service strategies. With the aid of bank systems, such as CRM.
  • Conducted risk assessments for client portfolios, recommending strategies to mitigate potential losses.
  • Provided excellent customer service through active listening and problem solving skills.
  • Delivered quality brand experience through all customer engagements.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT-OUTBOUND SALES

NCBA BANK
Mombasa
09.2019 - 09.2020

• Asked questions to understand customer requirements, and close sales.

• Conducted digital KYC, and updated customer information in the database.

  • Coordinated and drafted weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required.

• Maintained the highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained.

• Performed as a team member in allocating and coordinating the workflow.

• Contributed to the fulfillment of department and company objectives and goals.

• Contacted potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or service during campaigns.

  • Sent out surveys for service quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

LOOPSTORE ASSISTANT MANAGER

NCBA BANK
Mombasa
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supervised Loop Store Agents to ensure compliance with the set bank service standards.
  • Provided efficient customer management through issue handling, complaint solving through appropriate channels, and ensured excellent services by adhering to quality standards.
  • Effectively supervised store daily operations and ensured prompt opening and closure of store working hours, cleanliness, and efficient store running.
  • Responsible for building and growing the customer portfolio for the branch.

• Liaised with the responsible departments to facilitate market activations, as well as approved CSR activities.

LOOPSTORE AGENT-Digital Business

NCBA
Mombasa
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Provided accurate and comprehensive product-related information to all bank customers. (Potential and existing.)
  • Conversion of customers through calls and walk-ins.
  • Successfully onboarded new customers to the loop, with 76% fully transactional (as per the last report).
  • Assisted customers with registration and onboarding while ensuring customer satisfaction, thus fostering great customer relationships.
  • Handled customer queries, resolved complaints through appropriate channels, and ensured excellent services while adhering to quality standards, thus creating a credible referral system.
  • Successfully cross-sold other bank products to ensure uptake of the full range of products offered.

Education

Certified Investment & Financial Analysts

ELITE GLOBALINK COLLEGE
NAIROBI
04-2026

Bachelor of Science - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND NRM

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
NAIROBI
09-2015

MBA - Strategic Management

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
NAIROBI

Skills

  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality customer experience and service
  • People and team management skills
  • Cash handling experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective complaint handling and customer support
  • Accountability: I take ownership of all my responsibilities, and honor commitments

Affiliations

  • Reading & Research
  • Nature exploration
  • Gardening & Cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Branch Operations Assistant

NCBA BANK
01.2025 - Current

Relationship Officer-Digital Business

NCBA BANK
09.2020 - 12.2021

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT-OUTBOUND SALES

NCBA BANK
09.2019 - 09.2020

LOOPSTORE ASSISTANT MANAGER

NCBA BANK
10.2018 - 08.2019

LOOPSTORE AGENT-Digital Business

NCBA
01.2017 - 09.2018

Certified Investment & Financial Analysts

ELITE GLOBALINK COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND NRM

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

MBA - Strategic Management

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
CYNTHIA OTONO