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MONICA SAKALA

Rhodespark

Summary

Friendly and empathetic individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Skilled at understanding customer needs and providing effective solutions, bringing solid foundation in handling inquiries and managing customer relationships. Focused on delivering exceptional service to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Clerk

National Pension Scheme Authority
03.2025 - Current
  • Attend to queries raised by clients to ensure high customer satisfaction though fast service.
  • Issue claim forms to clients and assist clients fill the forms in a timely manner and correctly to ensure the claims are processed with efficiency.
  • Log the claims received in order to enhance records keeping and ensure ease in access of information in the administration of benefits.
  • Receive claim forms filled by clients, check their completeness to ensure the processing of the claims is done with efficiency.
  • Vet the claim forms received to ensure the forms are dully filled, and the information is genuine to enhance integrity in the claim payment process.
  • Prepare reports as requested to assist in the administration of member funds.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among colleagues.
  • Help large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Assist in training new customer service clerks, sharing best practices and providing guidance as needed.
  • Balance multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure during peak hours or challenging situations.

Claims Clerk - ZNPF PROJECT

National Pension Scheme Authority
02.2023 - 03.2025
  • -Attend to client queries and ensure the queries are resolved in a timely and professional manner
  • Issue claim forms to walk in clients
  • Process claims and ensure clients are given feedback on the claim processing
  • Process and issue pension Life certificates
  • Processing of E-benefit and international claims and conducting interviews
  • File claim forms and other records to ensure the safety and ease in retrieval of the records
  • Process cash benefits
  • Produce performance reports
  • Ensure claims are settled
  • Promptly advise clients of decisions regarding claims
  • Apply creative problem solving to selected claims
  • Reduce claim errors by carefully reviewing documentation and verifying information before submission.

Trainee

Emeritus Reinsurance
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collect appropriate and accurate information required to assess potential clients and decide on the acceptable risk of the policy
  • Reviewing and evaluating renewal businesses based on previous records and recommend appropriate actions
  • Preparation of Debit and Credit notes using SICS NT management system
  • Provide assistance to underwriting department staff
  • Filing of businesses for record keeping

Skills Obtained

  • File management
  • Email etiquette
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision making
  • Ability to use reasonable and sound judgement

Education

Master of Science - Insurance and Pensions Management

University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia
10-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Zambia Catholic University
Kalulushi, Zambia
09-2018

O'Level School Certificate -

Dominican Convent High School
Ndola, Zambia
11-2012

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Communication and Team building
  • Computer proficiency
  • Organisational know-how
  • Adaptability and creativity

  • Goal oriented
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Complaint handling

LANGUAGES

English
Bemba
Nyanja

Timeline

Customer Service Clerk

National Pension Scheme Authority
03.2025 - Current

Claims Clerk - ZNPF PROJECT

National Pension Scheme Authority
02.2023 - 03.2025

Trainee

Emeritus Reinsurance
09.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Insurance and Pensions Management

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Zambia Catholic University

O'Level School Certificate -

Dominican Convent High School

References

  • Chaile Mbulakulima, Customer Service Officer - Back, mbulakulimac@napsa.co.zm, 260977326180, National Pension Scheme Authority
  • Kondwani Phiri, Underwriting Manager, kondwaniph@emeritusre.com, 260955953576, Emeritus Reinsurance
  • Brian Manchishi, Deputy Registrar, bmanchishi@gmail.com, 260977310049, Pensions and Insurance Authority
  • Basil Nundwe, Partner, basilnundwe@yahoo.com, 260966750293, Inside Capital
MONICA SAKALA