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Ariana Winford

Summary

Diligent Customer Service Specialist that brings top skills in customer service, data entry and conflict resolution. Recognized for resolving customer complaints with integrity and professionalism to maintain customer satisfaction and retention. Motivated team player committed to contributing to company success goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Specialist (Remote)

United HealthCare
02.2015 - Current
  • Maintained a customer resolution rate of 95% over my tenure with the company
  • Uphold quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction
  • Participated in ongoing proprietary product trainings and certifications to become more of an asset and advance my knowledge in problem solving, CRM software, and customer service
  • Executed on-time and under budget project management to resolve complex issues
  • Led team engagement to assist cross-functional departments and achieve goals

Customer Service Team Lead (Hybrid)

AT&T
01.2007 - 02.2015
  • Set attainable daily, weekly and monthly goals and game plans for the grievance department
  • Cross-trained new team members, resulting in 17% increase in customer satisfaction ratings from the time I was hired
  • Engaged with customers through live chat, email, and phone with the goal of establishing a relationship and ensuring they feel satisfied with the service they received before ending the interaction
  • Successfully multitasked while navigating various functions of the companies service management system
  • Volunteered to handle complaints and issues for manager during busy time periods

Customer Service Specialist

Sam’s Club
06.1993 - 12.2006
  • Assisted over 40 clients daily with their needs and concerns via phone, email, web chat, and fax
  • Coordinated internally with operations and logistics to maintain knowledge of new company products
  • Trained new hires on products and services, best practices and protocols to reduce process gaps
  • Used quality assurance and operational data to ensure accuracy of customer scripts and proper escalation of issues to department supervisor
  • Mentored new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance

Education

High School -

Ridgeway High School
Memphis, TN
05.2016

Skills

  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • CRM Software
  • 55 wpm Typing Speed
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel Spreadsheet
  • Google Suite
  • Problem Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Working efficiently within a remote setting
  • Microsoft Teams

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist (Remote)

United HealthCare
02.2015 - Current

Customer Service Team Lead (Hybrid)

AT&T
01.2007 - 02.2015

Customer Service Specialist

Sam’s Club
06.1993 - 12.2006

High School -

Ridgeway High School