Résumé of MICHEL SWIECA
MICHEL SWIECA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · (416) 516-2249

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EXPERIENCE
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, VISA CHARGEBACK DEPARTMENT, TORONTO

Sept. 00 - pres.  Issuer Chargeback Assistant Manager

  • Promoted from previous position in recognition of demonstrated meticulousness, accuracy and dedication in the execution of my responsibilities.
  • Nominated by 3 employees for Outstanding Performance Award.
  • Accomplished purpose for which hired, i.e., to eliminate backlog of disputed charges, saving employer tens of thousands of dollars in losses resulting from missed deadlines.
  • Saved our department $20 M by aggressively challenging "Chargeback Acquirer" department re questionable charges.
  • Significantly reduced value of write-offs by aggressively investigating files and challenging costs.
Nov. 99 - Sept. 00  Issuer Chargeback Liaison Team Leader
  • Promoted from previous position in recognition of testimonials from cardholders, as result of success in negotiating favourable terms with merchants.
  • Won Outstanding Performance Award.
  • Saved cardholders and employer thousands of dollars by persuading merchants to credit cardholders' accounts.
  • Handled over 150 escalations, 98% to standard.
Nov. 98 - Nov. 99  Bilingual Issuer Chargeback Liaison Representative
  • Provided valuable guidance to peers, who practically applied it in ways that enabled them to better perform their duties.
HMV CANADA

1995  Store Manager, Waterloo, Ont.

  • Significantly increased profit margin, while reducing inventory to target level.
1992-95  Assistant Store Manager, Greater Toronto
  • Opened Newmarket store and achieved 40% above sales target.
1991-92  Section Leader, Montréal, Canada
  • Significantly increased profit by augmenting saleable inventory by 25%.
1990-91  Salesperson, Cashier and Receptionist, Montréal, Canada

 
EDUCATION
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montréal, Canada.  Completed courses in Commerce Studies, as well as 3 years of Integrative Music Studies program, 1988-91.

Achieved fluency in Spanish, having completed courses at Spanish Centre, Toronto; having travelled extensively in Latin America; and having lived in Mexico.

Visa Canada Dispute Resolution Workshop, 2000.

SELECTED HMV-SPONSORED WORKSHOPS: Conflict and time management, security loss prevention, customer service/awareness, interviewing and hiring practices.


 
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, French and Spanish (read, write, speak, listen).

 


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