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Austen Foster

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Skilled Customer Service Professional with outstanding abilities in coaching, documentation and active listening. Great decision-maker and valued employee. Proven history of reliability, resourcefulness and effective leadership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Lead

State Auto Insurance Companies / Liberty Mutual Insurance
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Streamlined support processes by creating user-friendly documentation and resources for customers.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Customer Service Representative

State Auto Insurance Companies / Liberty Mutual Insurance
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.

Material Handler / Materials Section Lead

Communications Test Design, Inc (CTDI)
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Inbound Receiving, Shipping, Pick and Packing, Quality Control, Inventory Management.

Sales and Customer Service Representative

Sutherland Lumber Company
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Inbound Receiving, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Culinary Arts Program -

South-Western Career Academy
Grove City, Ohio
01.2017

Franklin Heights High School
Columbus, Ohio
01.2015

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Payment Processing
  • Following scripts
  • Live chat support
  • Microsoft Office
  • Administrative Support
  • Complaint Handling
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Computer Proficiency
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Timeline

Customer Service Lead

State Auto Insurance Companies / Liberty Mutual Insurance
05.2022 - 11.2023

Customer Service Representative

State Auto Insurance Companies / Liberty Mutual Insurance
09.2019 - 05.2022

Material Handler / Materials Section Lead

Communications Test Design, Inc (CTDI)
09.2018 - 09.2019

Sales and Customer Service Representative

Sutherland Lumber Company
03.2016 - 09.2018

Culinary Arts Program -

South-Western Career Academy

Franklin Heights High School
Austen Foster