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Andrea Russell

Kinston,NC
Andrea Russell

Summary

I am an amazing customer service representative with extensive experience assisting customers through retail, phone, email, and chat support. Committed to balancing company goals while helping all customers find satisfactory solutions. Resourceful problem solver who is adept at remaining calm in stressful situations and effectively assisting a variety of customers. While bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Precision Home Health Care

Home Health Aide
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted with 7 day meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes 6 day a week to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Verizon Wireless

CS-Customer Experience Champion II
09.2008 - Current

Job overview

Confer with customers by telephone to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints

  • Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments
  • Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing
  • Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken
  • Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills
  • Solicit sales of new or additional services or products
  • Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for employees
  • Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts
  • Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials
  • Handled escalated customer complaints effectively, leading to satisfactory resolutions for both the client and the company.
  • Boosted morale within the team by organizing engaging team-building activities and encouraging open communication among peers.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance goals, contributing to the overall success of the call center.
  • Managed escalated customer issues, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously handling multiple tasks such as navigating systems, taking notes on calls, and answering inquiries from customers
  • Helped 40+ customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

SunTrust Bank

Lead Teller/ ATM Supervisor
02.2003 - 09.2008

Job overview

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  • Managed cash inventory, ensuring accurate balancing of the ATM, vault and individual teller drawers daily.
  • Assisted branch management in implementing new policies and procedures, ensuring smooth transitions for both staff and clients.
  • Mentored junior bank tellers, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
  • Handled escalated customer service issues, resolving conflicts professionally while maintaining client satisfaction.
  • Balanced 3 ATM machines daily as part of routine maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal functioning and reliability for customers'' use.
  • Conducted 2 audits pre week of ATMs to verify accuracy of transactions and adherence to security protocols.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, promoting bank products and services tailored to individual needs.
  • Reduced downtime for ATMs by conducting regular system checks and coordinating repairs with technicians.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Education

Tall Oaks High School
Bowie, MD

High School Diploma
06.1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Customer support
  • Written and oral communication
  • Complaint resolution
  • Call management
  • Payment processing
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Account management
  • Brand promotion
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Cash management
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Incident reporting
  • ATM software knowledge
  • ATM troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
  • North Carolina Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchWork from home option

Quote

Fact explains nothing. On the contrary, it is fact that requires explanation.
Marilynne Robinson

Timeline

Home Health Aide
Precision Home Health Care
02.2021 - Current
CS-Customer Experience Champion II
Verizon Wireless
09.2008 - Current
Lead Teller/ ATM Supervisor
SunTrust Bank
02.2003 - 09.2008
Tall Oaks High School
High School Diploma
Andrea Russell