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Maria Leiva

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Customer Service Specialist with expertise in dispatch coordination and conflict resolution at Centric Fiber. Achieved 95% resolution success rate while leading training sessions and improving team collaboration. Proficient in CRM software, dedicated to exceptional customer service, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Specialist / Dispatcher

Centric Fiber & Universal Natural Gas
The Woodlands, Texas
12.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated scheduling and dispatch for over 10 equipment installers and 16 fiber technicians to ensure rapid service delivery.
  • Achieved over 95% resolution success rate through calm, solution-focused communication with escalated clients.
  • Led onboarding and training sessions for new hires, focusing on communication skills and CRM efficiency.
  • Streamlined daily dispatch workflows to consistently meet company KPIs for service completion and technician productivity.

Customer Service Team Lead

Jet Waste
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 03.2021
  • Established strong partnerships with 12+ external vendors to negotiate service pricing and review contracts.
  • Managed customer interactions via phone, email, and live chat to ensure tailored support.
  • Utilized performance metrics to identify inefficiencies, enhancing daily operations and client experience.
  • Contributed to updates of internal systems and service request tracking for improved reporting.

Customer Service Specialist

Southwest Water
Houston, Texas
05.2012 - 09.2018
  • Assisted customers with billing inquiries, payment plans, and service requests through 80+ daily calls.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to quickly resolve urgent utility issues.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of customer data in secure systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
  • Consistently exceeded quality assurance targets for call handling and follow-up, contributing to team goals.

Education

GED -

Texas Success Academy
Dallas, TX
05-2017

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Customer relationship management
  • Performance metrics
  • Scheduling coordination
  • CRM software
  • Workflow optimization
  • Data management
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Project management
  • Account management

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist / Dispatcher

Centric Fiber & Universal Natural Gas
12.2021 - Current

Customer Service Team Lead

Jet Waste
09.2018 - 03.2021

Customer Service Specialist

Southwest Water
05.2012 - 09.2018

GED -

Texas Success Academy