Shafir Thobani
Mississauga, ON
**************@*****.*** - 647-***-****
Experienced Customer Service and Marketing Executive with outstanding communication skills having natural
ability for sales and marketing products and services seeking a full time position to further my career and
contribute to the Company's business growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Registrar- Public Affairs
Atlanta English Institute - Atlanta, GA - May 2010 to October 2013
Highly skilled in greeting customers/students and answered phone calls
Provided frontline services to students including direction and assistance with financial aid and admissions
Responsibilities included student support and information management
Provided student services involving preparation of sports related activities like billiards and ping pong
tournaments
Assisted students for readmissions in a program and enrollment
Exercised sound judgement in all matters
Provided exceptional customer services to internal and external clients
Handled multiple tasks in an effective and professional manner
Received incoming mails and sort out to different departments
Issued parking permits on premises
Shafir Thobani Phone: 647-***-**** • Email: **************@*****.***
Retail Manager
Shell Food Mart & Convenience - February 2007 to April 2010
Input data to prepare daily sales reports and regularly use weekly and monthly data to promote sales
Assisted the owner in inventory control
Hired, trained and coordinated staff of 12
Developed many entry level associates to leadership positions and quickly became one of the primary
trainers of new store managers across the district
Inspired sales staff to develop and implement special promotions and events
Covered shifts in absence of shift supervisor or employees
Advised customers on use and care of merchandise, and provided advice concerning specialized products
or services
Advised the owner on setting up the profit margin on various products
Assisted in display of merchandise
Operated computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
Prepared day to day cash, credit and debit transactions and reconciled it with the bank
Assisted the owner with other related tasks
Personal Banker & Telephone Banking
HDFC Bank - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - February 2005 to January 2007
Provided assistance to customers and informed about bank products and services.
Identified sales opportunities and referred to appropriate departments
Was promoted as a Personal Banker from Telephone Banking
Offered an excellent client experience on every call to meet and exceed clients' expectations
Served full range of financial banking, investment and borrowing products
Scheduled appointments for walk-in clients
Educated new customers by providing help with using the ATM
Assisted clients in providing assistance opening the locker boxes also gave information about different sizes
of lockers
Delivered an exceptional customer service at all times
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Business
Accounting Osmania University - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
2006
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Over 7 years of professional North American Sales work experience
Over 2 years of experience in Financial Industry-Branch and Telephone Banking. HDFC Bank, Hyderabad,
India
Natural ability to promote products and build rapport through listening and communication skills
Proficient in resolving customer complaints and concerns
Experience gathering data, compile information, and prepare reports
Proven ability to meet target goals, build professional relationships with diverse customer base, maximize
sales opportunities
Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills
Expert communicator; possess working knowledge of computers
Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu and working knowledge of Spanish and Punjabi