Angela Torres
Elgin,IL
Summary
Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.Savvy expert experienced in troubleshooting cellular issues in customer-focused environments. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard operating systems, networking protocols and technical support procedures. Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service/ Tech Support /Interim Manager
Verizon Wireless Corporation
10.2006 - 10.2023
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
- Partnered with management to coach, discipline and manage employees.
- Built highly productive teams through team building, clear communication and ongoing coaching.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Implemented training initiatives for new hires.
Customer Service Sales Manager
CPS
02.2004 - 07.2006
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Collections Specialist
Bank One
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Negotiated to collect balance in full.
- Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
- Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
- Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.
- Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
- Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
- Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1995
Skills
- Service Ticket Tracking
- Customer Loyalty
- Customer Relationship Management
- Tech Support
- Sales Quota Achievement
- Efficient Service
- Sales and Upselling
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Order and Refund Processing
Timeline
Customer Service/ Tech Support /Interim Manager - Verizon Wireless Corporation
10.2006 - 10.2023
Customer Service Sales Manager - CPS
02.2004 - 07.2006
Collections Specialist - Bank One
01.1999 - 01.2004
Larkin High School - High School Diploma,
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