Jamie Alexia May Koen

Business Development Specialist

Salary / Daily rate

Cape Town, South Africa

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

CRMBusiness DevelopmentCustomer CareCustomer Success

Languages

English (Native)AfrikaansSpanish

About me

Intro

Customer service expert with 10+ years in business development and client relationship management across fintech and corporate sectors. Proven track record in escalation resolution, CRM optimization, and team leadership at top companies like Discovery and Amazon. Specialized in transforming customer experiences while driving business growth and operational efficiency.

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Work experience

Business Development Specialist

Opian Group

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 8 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Skills: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Support Management · Business Development · Product Development · Team Leadership · Team Coordination · Scheduling Management

Merchant Support Specialist

Payfast by Network

May 2024 - Mar 2025

11 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Discovery Limited

Sep 2014 - Oct 2023

9 years 2 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Senior Client Interaction Consultant

Apr 2018 - Oct 2023

5 years 7 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. Key Purpose To be a Discovery Brand Ambassador, who lives the values of Discovery and has the ability to create dazzling customer experiences Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to • Navigate the client experience through our digital platforms and share the Discovery value offering • Provide comprehensive information on all Discovery products and benefits • Assist clients in understanding and getting the most value from their Discovery products through integration • Create interest in Discovery products • Willing to work retail hours, weekends and public holidays • Represent the Discovery Store at fitness events outside of working hours • Navigate the Discovery environment to facilitate the best client support • Understand the business and operational processes behind products, and give constructive feedback and suggestions on enhancements • Educate members on how to manage their Discovery products digitally • Manage and host events within the store environment • Fulfill administrative duties within the store • Execute targeted store projects and campaigns Competencies • A proven track record of face-to-face customer experience • A developed level of organisation • Exceptional communication skills • Good emotional intelligence • A passion for customer service • Must be adaptable to change • Must enjoy interacting with people • Must be a team player • Great time management skills

Service Specialist

Nov 2015 - May 2018

2 years 7 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Escalation Channel Complaint investigations and management Taking over advanced escalated queries and first-time escalated queries, de-escalating and managing customer expectations Member claim processing & reprocessing through to resolution Lead generation Query tracking & resolution from members, brokers, franchises, general public and various other stakeholders Completing administrative tasks and ensuring excellent, quality service Logging of all queries, written correspondence, weekly reports, updates and providing feedback Presenting and communicating information whilst adhering to principles, values & guidelines Follow instruction and procedures, deciding, initiating & implementing action plans Coping with pressures and setbacks while meeting and managing customer expectations

Customer Care Consultant

Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

1 year 2 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Customer Support · Office Administration · Customer Interaction · Administration · Written Communication · Analytical Skills · Social Media Communications · Customer Service · Etiquette · Teamwork · Customer Satisfaction · Soft Skills · Problem Solving · Customer Experience · Skilled Multi-tasker · Phone Etiquette · Customer Relations

Complaints Consultant/Marketing Assistant

Sezifon (Pty) Ltd

Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

2 years

Cape Town, South Africa

• To support the Sales Manager with all administration, bookings and correspondence. • Assisting clients with tour and activity bookings and liasing with the Adventrue and Touring companies used. • Data capturing sales and lifestyle information. • Keeping track of marketing cost and recons. • Contacting clients regarding complaints and queries logged and resolving within the set SLA. • Liasing with brand administration and complaints department. • Liasing directly with external companies, car rental agencies, airlines and accommodation venues on clients behalf. • Setting up and running website, advertising and all social media for current project, Guild Asian Art Collection.

Fashion Advisor

Zara

Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

5 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Assisting customers with sizing, tailoring, garment cuts, stock availability and pricing. Arranging new products in stockroom and replenishing to store front. Coordinating garments with certain display techniques, as per company.

Amazon

Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

11 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Account Specialist

Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

8 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Specialist department to assist customers with gaining access to their Amazon.com online shopping accounts, primarily password and email address changes. Implementing policies and security measures to insure customer privacy and security. Customer service for AmazonLocal.com, product information, redemption of vouchers and refunds. Some Amazon Tenets: Customer Obsession Leaders start with the customer and work backwards. They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to competitors, they obsess over customers. Ownership Leaders are owners. They think long term and don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just their own team. They never say “that’s not my job”. Invent and Simplify Leaders expect and require innovation and invention from their teams and always find ways to simplify. They are externally aware, look for new ideas from everywhere, and are not limited by “not invented here”. As we do new things, we accept that we may be misunderstood for long periods of time. Insist on the Highest Standards Leaders have relentlessly high standards - many people may think these standards are unreasonably high. Leaders are continually raising the bar and drive their teams to deliver high quality products, services and processes. Leaders ensure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed. Bias for Action Speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk taking.

Customer Service Advisor

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

4 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Handling all forms of client queries, varying from client accounts to website technical issues, taking ownership, product information, investigating and resolving customer problems and issues. Interacting with Customers primarily based in United States and some international based customers using the .com website. Assisting US offices and other company departments. Enhancing and streamlining current processes and policies as well as creating new ones. Basic technical support (troubleshooting) for Kindle devices and Kindle e reader (Apple, Microsoft and Android) applications. Various forms of communication mediums used such as, email, chat and telephone.

Customer Service Associate

Stream Global Services

Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

1 year 4 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Product Training and implementation Product information and system navigation Application familiarity Motivational training Self motivation, attitude awareness, separation and maintaining focus Goal Setting and achievement thereof KPI’s (Key Performance Issues) Time management, target orientation, self management, individual responsibility, team objectives. Handling all forms of client queries, varying from client account to technical issues, taking ownership, investigating and resolving problems or customer issues Interacting with customers primarily based in United Kingdom. Assisting UK office Sales team, Indian Tech Support and SA based Retention's Departments. Enhancing and streamlining current processes and policies as well as creating new ones.

Senior Receptionist - Le Pont de la Tour

D&D London

Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

7 months

London, UK

Oversee junior receptionists and delegate duties. Insuring a smooth and well organised Lunch and Dinner service with day to day seat planning. Taking Lunch and Dinner reservations via telephone, email, web based, as well as walk in clientele Time and stress management, target orientation, self management, individual responsibility, team objectives and taking action.

Sales Associate

Paul UK Ltd

Feb 2008 - May 2008

4 months

London, UK

Paul is a French chain of Bakery/Café restaurants established in 1889 in the city of Croix by Charlemagne Mayot. It specializes in serving French products including breads, crepes, sandwiches, macaroons, soups, cakes, pastries, coffee, wine, and beer. Duties involved serving customers, making hot beverages, arranging cake and sandwich displays, as well as preparing and baking pastries and bread as needed. Taking customers orders for special occasion cakes and bulk pasty or sandwiches and advising the process involved.

Sales Executive & Customer Service Representative

Harrods

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

1 year 1 month

London, UK

Directly reported to Hampers, Gift boxes and Food Orders & Advisory department within Harrods Food halls Duties included stock taking, personal shopping, arranging delivery and shipment of food ad gift items. Assisting customer on shop floor with large food orders, special occasion platters or cakes and gifts Communicating with customers via telephone and email with order updates and statuses. Liaise closely with various Harrods departments and concessions.


Education

Damelin

Certificate in Professional Photography

2005 - 2006

1 year 1 month

Hillcrest High School

Matriculation

2001 - 2005

4 years 1 month

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