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Bernice McAllister

Bernice McAllister

Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at HJ Bosch and Sons, excelling in repair estimating and negotiation. Adapt at enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Estimator

HJ Bosch and sons
Centurion
04.2026 - Current

Prepare detailed repair estimates aligned with insurer requirements

Negotiate with insurance assessors on repair methods and costs

Negotiated repair methods and costs with insurance assessors to align expectations and facilitate approvals

Manage authorizations and supplementary claims

Ensure compliance with OEM repair standards

Supported workshop planning by developing accurate repair scopes to streamline operations and enhance project execution

Addressed customer enquiries and complaints to improve service satisfaction

Book-in of vehicles

Manager

Milk Mania
Trichardt
09.2024 - 03.2026

Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and staff coordination

Monitored staff performance, addressing issues to enhance team effectiveness

Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures

Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions

Coordinated inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and product availability

Communicated with suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of products

Implemented quality control measures to uphold product standards and consistency

Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations in the workplace

Enforced customer service standards, resolving issues to maintain high-quality service

Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Front Shop Assistant

Ibi's Tasty Treats
Trichardt
03.2024 - 08.2024

Greeted customers, answered inquiries, and provided advice on merchandise

Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries

Assisted customers with returns and exchanges of items

Handled customer complaints with professionalism and care

Restocked shelves to maintain product availability

Maintained cleanliness and organization of shop displays

Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service

Stocked shelves and replenished inventory as needed

Verified pricing information against price tags in order to maintain accuracy of merchandise pricing

Education

Hoerskool Nelspruit
Mbombela, South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2026

Skills

  • Repair estimating
  • Quality control
  • Vendor relationships
  • Inventory management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Team coordination
  • Business acumen

Systems

  • Microsoft Office
  • Intranet
  • Visual Card
  • CMS System
  • OB System
  • Time Genuis
  • AutoMate
  • ElsaPro
  • Service Manager
  • Capitec Banking System
  • TMS

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Estimator

HJ Bosch and sons
04.2026 - Current

Manager

Milk Mania
09.2024 - 03.2026

Front Shop Assistant

Ibi's Tasty Treats
03.2024 - 08.2024

Hoerskool Nelspruit
01.2020 - 12.2026
Bernice McAllister