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Alicia Rich

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Experienced Customer Service Supervisor bringing 10+ years of quality performance in customer support supervisory roles. 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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Supervisor-Pro (REMOTE)

Verizon
05.2021 - Current
  • Leading CS team of 18 FTE to resolve customer issues & transition resolution, including self serve and save
  • Inspiring, coaching and mentoring Team to deliver exceptional Customer Experience
  • Analyze reporting, Identifying skill gaps, creating and implementing Development plans to help meet and exceed team’s KPI’s
  • Managing E2E employee engagement(attendance, separation, corrective action, and liaison with HRBP and L&D) Driving engagement through various contests and creating Team champions
  • Promoted positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.

Customer Care Advocate II (REMOTE)

Verizon
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Transition team from Tampa Center to WFH model for voice and managing teams
  • Used effective time management strategies to handle fluctuating workloads without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Streamlined communication channels for quicker problem-solving and increased customer loyalty.
  • Consistently exceeded performance metrics while maintaining a focus on providing excellent customer support.

Solutions Manager

Verizon
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Leading team by resolving customer issues and assisting with customer transactions
  • Running store operations by analyzing staffing needs, reporting financial and sales data, handling cash, meeting compliance, opening trouble tickets with Facilities/Network/IT as needed to ensure store up-time and functionality
  • Provided comprehensive training to team members, resulting in improved performance and skill development..
  • Improved customer retention rates by addressing concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues as they arose.
  • Regularly reviewed project outcomes against initial objectives to ensure alignment with client expectations and deliver consistent results.

Solution Specialist

Verizon
11.2007 - 12.2017

Achieved performance based national recognition for elite accomplishments in sales and service

  • Increased store profitability by acquiring and managing small business accounts
  • Utilized customer service skills to effectively retain and expand customer base and deliver superior customer satisfaction to uphold rep
  • Aligning work outings to grow a culture within store to increase calibration, effectiveness and efficiency
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing changes that led to measurable enhancements in performance metrics.
  • Enhanced collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in higher quality deliverables and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by cultivating a deep understanding of client needs and positioning products as optimal solutions for their unique challenges.

Assistant Manager

Talking Wireless Authorized SunCom Dealer
03.2005 - 10.2007
  • Responsible for day to day operations -training and leading four retail employees
  • Increased profitability 20% year over year, achieving 110% of an aggressive sales target
  • Supervised, coached, trained, evaluated and developed staff (observe and determine need for individual & team)
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.

Bank Teller

Truist (formely BB&T)
05.2004 - 03.2005
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

Verizon Leadership Development Program - GRADUATE

Women of The World(WOW)
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Ashford
Chandler, AZ
12.2010

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Call Center Operations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Team Development
  • Positive and Constructive Feedback
  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Call Center Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Administration and Operations
  • Performance Management
  • Issue Resolution
  • Handling Escalations

Certification

  • LinkedIn Project Management: Solving Common Project Problems, 10/2/2023
  • Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent, North Carolina, 03/2021

Awards

  • 2019 Raleigh South Beastnation Social Hero Award
  • 2018 Verizon Wireless Making Your Mark Recipient
  • Verizon Wireless Winner’s Circle 2019 & 2020 Recipient (Top 15% Company Sales)

Timeline

Customer Service Supervisor-Pro (REMOTE)

Verizon
05.2021 - Current

Customer Care Advocate II (REMOTE)

Verizon
11.2020 - 04.2021

Solutions Manager

Verizon
12.2018 - 11.2020

Solution Specialist

Verizon
11.2007 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Talking Wireless Authorized SunCom Dealer
03.2005 - 10.2007

Bank Teller

Truist (formely BB&T)
05.2004 - 03.2005

Verizon Leadership Development Program - GRADUATE

Women of The World(WOW)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Ashford
Alicia Rich