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Alexander Strickland

Alexander Strickland

Rocklin,CA

Summary

Experienced Customer Support Manager bringing 3 years of quality performance in customer support supervisory roles, as well as 8 years in a technical role. Skilled in mentoring team members to deliver exceptional service and building team morale through effective communication and positive performance feedback. Accustomed to defusing customer dissatisfaction and managing competing priorities with superior results. Experienced in troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues in customer-focused and B2B environments. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard operating systems, networking protocols and technical support procedures. Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical problems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Support Manager

OhmniLabs Inc
07.2021 - Current
  • Supervised and optimized customer support operations, including hiring, performance reviews, and scheduling.
  • Provided actionable feedback to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Led the development of process improvements and operational strategies.
  • Maximized efficiency for our department, freeing up over 70% of the time spent on tickets, and reducing our average response time from 1-2 days to 3 hours, which also increased customer satisfaction by over 10%.
  • Conducted coaching and performance monitoring, addressing departmental issues and reporting on customer health and product defects.
  • Acted as a key consultant for sales, supporting network and security requirements for large business accounts.
  • Contributed to departmental process improvements and sales closure strategies.
  • Managed and triaged customer inquiries through Zendesk, providing white glove support via email, phone, and video to approximately 10 customers per day.
  • Created and published user guide videos and documentation, reporting ticket information laterally to different departments

Technical Support Specialist

Omni Interactions
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Delivered high-quality customer service and managed data within CRM software to approximately 30-40 customers per day.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.

IT Technician

Self-Employed
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Built and maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and keyboards.
  • Acted as a liaison between end users and external vendors, fostering productive relationships that led to improved service levels from third-party providers.
  • Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.

Shift Lead

Smokerz Paradize
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Cultivated an inclusive workplace culture that fostered teamwork and collaboration among diverse employees.

Technical Support Agent

Alorica
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Resolved 10 technical support inquiries per day on average.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Devry University
New York, United States

GED -

Texas Board of Education
San Antonio, Texas
10.2016

Skills

  • CompTIA A Certification
  • Process Automation
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Zendesk Expertise
  • Knowledge Base Maintenance
  • Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop Proficiency
  • Product Process Improvement
  • Google Suite Proficiency
  • Azure SQL Database
  • SaaS Platforms
  • WebRTC and VoIP
  • Linux

Relevant Skills

COMPTIA A+ Certification

AI and Automation: 2 years experience with custom GPTs for internal use, 2 years with chatbot experience like Zendesk AI and Tidio.

CRM + Support tools: 3 years experience with Zendesk and Zendesk optimization from the admin side, 2 years experience with various CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

Knowledge Base Management: Keeping all articles current and up-to-date, working with software teams to add new articles upon feature release through Zendesk.

Video Troubleshooting: providing detailed, in-depth videos with clear and easy to follow instructions with professional quality, utilizing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

Process Improvement: Creating and improving on existing processes to increase efficiency and quality of life for both my team and the company as a whole. Used Microsoft TSQL, Google Suite, Azure Data Studio, Slack, and various integration programs like Zapier.

Raas/Saas Experience: Experience operating and supporting a SaaS customer support team that works with WebRTC for VOIP connections, as well as hardware utilizing Linux and Android systems.

Certification

CompTIA A+ - Expires August 2027

Accomplishments

  • Built hardware defect reporting database from the ground up to improve interdepartmental communication using Google Sheets, TSQL, Azure Data Studio, and company created software.
  • Built Customer Support Feedback processes to review consumer data and make improvements accordingly with Google suite and CSAT systems like SurveyMonkey
  • Worked with Sales and Executive teams to help implement over 40 Robots in an education facility
  • Worked closely with Product Managers and Executive teams to support and grow a VIP healthcare client into a large fleet of robots.
  • Took up leadership in a struggling team of 30 people, providing structure, organization, and motivation, allowing them to move from rank 6000+ to rank 3163 and climbing.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leave

Interests

World of Warcraft

Gundam

Reptile Husbandry

Timeline

Customer Support Manager

OhmniLabs Inc
07.2021 - Current

Technical Support Specialist

Omni Interactions
01.2021 - 07.2021

Shift Lead

Smokerz Paradize
08.2019 - 10.2020

Technical Support Agent

Alorica
02.2018 - 08.2019

IT Technician

Self-Employed
08.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

Devry University

GED -

Texas Board of Education
Alexander Strickland