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Alan Burns

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results oriented professional with 10+ years of experience and proven knowledge of process simplifications, customer service satisfaction and conflict resolution. Aiming to leverage skill set to successfully fill the call center representative/customer service role with the company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Best Foot Forward
07.2023 - Current

Make 150-200 outbound calls daily using skip tracing methods to find, locate, educate and engage with health insurance members to help them utilize their health insurance benefits.

  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently earning recognition as one of the top performers within the within the team.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Grubhub Delivery Driver

Grubhub
03.2020 - Current
  • Provide quality customer service through positive and professional interaction with customers in person or by phone
  • Also ensure safety procedure while maintaining cleanliness.

Customer Service Representative

IKS
01.2023 - 07.2023

Received inbound calls from patients and addressed/resolved any questions or issues concerning their billing statements of a healthcare nature.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Personal Banker

BMO Harris Bank
08.2015 - 07.2020
  • Assisted customers in a high volume call center setting with banking needs using multiple systems
  • Consistently exceeded mandated metrics and referral/sales goals on a monthly basis
  • Handled escalated calls (customer complaints and inquiries) in a professional manner.

Customer Service Representative

Byram Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Assisted with over 50 inbound calls per day placing breast pumps for customers through their insurance as well as processing online orders
  • Responsible for successfully retaining customers through positive relationship building, listening to and addressing concerns, as well as educating customers on Byram’s products and service.

CSR/Billing Specialist

LTD Commodities
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted with over 200 inbound calls per day and opening new accounts in SAP for customers ordering from catalog
  • Processed returns while ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Researched and processed debit/credit memos.

Customer Service Representative

Enova
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Serviced inbound calls and chat to resolve customer service issues
  • Initiated outbound calls to convert leads into completed loan applications
  • Documented all calls with regards to customer inquiries
  • Processed credit/debit payments
  • Overcame customer doubts/issues and assisted in helping apply for loans.

Inquiry Response Coordinator

Colorado Technical University
07.2012 - 05.2013
  • Handled over 300 outbound calls per day while ensuring accuracy of information obtained from prospective students
  • Expected to meet and exceed six metric driven guidelines calculated on a daily/monthly basis
  • Expected to verify all necessary information in a timely manner while working in a fast-paced environment.

Sales Associate

Urban Outlet
01.2008 - 08.2012
  • Assisted customers in the selection of clothes, shoes, and accessories
  • Preformed cashier, shipping/receiving, stock and maintenance duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH

Skills

  • Effective Listener
  • Adaptable
  • Goal Oriented
  • Team Player (10 years)
  • Telemarketing
  • SAP
  • Cold Calling
  • Banking
  • Financial Services
  • Payment Processing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data Entry
  • Call Control
  • Sales closing
  • Product Upselling
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Best Foot Forward
07.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

IKS
01.2023 - 07.2023

Grubhub Delivery Driver

Grubhub
03.2020 - Current

Personal Banker

BMO Harris Bank
08.2015 - 07.2020

Customer Service Representative

Byram Healthcare
03.2015 - 06.2015

CSR/Billing Specialist

LTD Commodities
07.2014 - 12.2014

Customer Service Representative

Enova
05.2013 - 05.2014

Inquiry Response Coordinator

Colorado Technical University
07.2012 - 05.2013

Sales Associate

Urban Outlet
01.2008 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Wilberforce University
Alan Burns