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Alejandra Rios

Oxnard,USA

Summary

Dedicated and bilingual Customer Service Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience in customer relations, order fulfillment, and team leadership. Managed high-volume operations, implementing process improvements, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage expertise and passion for service excellence to contribute to a dynamic organization’s growth and success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Manager

Abrisa Technologies
11.2019 - Current
  • Manage all billing operations for credit card and prepay customers, including transaction processing and account reconciliation.
  • Oversee collection of past-due accounts and handle escalated customer complaints to ensure satisfaction and retention.
  • Develop and implement customer service policies and standards, collaborating with Sales and Production teams for seamless operations.
  • Participate and investigate all RMA’s received.
  • Conduct audits, analyze customer feedback, and utilize metrics to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in training, coaching, and performance management of customer service staff.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Maintained detailed records of interactions with clients, allowing for easy retrieval when needed during follow-up communications or escalations.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met consistently and promptly.

Engineering/Sales Technical Support

Abrisa Technologies
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Generated sales leads, prepared quotes, and processed orders, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Addressed customer inquiries regarding warranties, terms of sale, and payment information.
  • Compiled and analyzed customer data to prepare service reports and improve satisfaction.
  • Acted as department gatekeeper, ensuring smooth workflow and communication.

Customer Service Representative

Helix Medical
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Accurately entered and processed over 80 sales orders daily, supporting RMA procedures with timely credit/debit memos.
  • Manage high call volumes, resolved escalated concerns, and informed customers of promotions.
  • Provided prompt resolution to customer complaints via phone, email, and mail.

Engineering Administrative Assistant

Abrisa Technologies
02.2011 - 08.2013
  • Supported quoting, data entry, and sales lead generation for engineering projects.
  • Coordinated meetings, travel, and office logistics; maintained vendor relationships and office supplies.
  • Created production instructions and verified part costs for manufacturing operations.
  • Improved interdepartmental collaboration by serving as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments within the company.
  • Proactively addressed potential issues in projects before escalation, collaborating closely with engineers to find solutions.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts through meticulous review of engineering plans and specifications.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining organized files for drawings, reports, and other technical documents.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with clients, vendors, or partners on behalf of the engineering department.
  • Collaborated with engineers to produce high-quality presentations for clients and stakeholders.
  • Contributed to successful project completions by monitoring progress against milestones and providing status updates to management.

Pre-K Teacher

Tutor Time
02.2011 - 08.2013
  • Designed and led interactive learning experiences for young children, mentoring fellow teachers.
  • Ensured compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards for child care.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment, fostering communication with parents.
  • Assisted and supervised 12-24 children through entire school day.

Education

General Education -

Oxnard College

General Education - undefined

Pacifica High School

Skills

  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Fluent in English & Spanish
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Problem Resolution & Escalation
  • Process Improvement
  • Detail-Oriented & Flexible
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Time management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Decision-making
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Cash handling
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Complaint resolution
  • Team building and leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Microsoft outlook, word, and Excel
  • Quality assurance
  • Handling escalations
  • Account management
  • ERP Systems (including Macola)
  • Order Fulfillment & Billing

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Abrisa Technologies
11.2019 - Current

Engineering/Sales Technical Support

Abrisa Technologies
08.2015 - 07.2017

Customer Service Representative

Helix Medical
08.2013 - 08.2015

Engineering Administrative Assistant

Abrisa Technologies
02.2011 - 08.2013

Pre-K Teacher

Tutor Time
02.2011 - 08.2013

General Education - undefined

Pacifica High School

General Education -

Oxnard College