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Barbara Ferguson

Indianapolis,IN

Summary


Customer Service Representative 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, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Oak Street Health via Omni Interactions
11.2004 - Current
  • Managed over 50 calls per shift, scheduling patient appointments with 98% accuracy and reducing wait times by 15%.
  • Collaborated with departments to streamline operations, reducing scheduling errors by 15% and enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly, ensuring escalations were handled with a 95% success rate.
  • Utilized effective communication to de-escalate challenging interactions, fostering a 20% improvement in patient feedback scores.


Sales and Customer Service Representative

Travel and Leisure Co
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted members with weekly renewals and travel bookings, boosting satisfaction scores by 18% through attentive service.
  • Enhanced membership satisfaction by 22% through optimized hotel and car rental offerings.
  • Guided members in website navigation, resulting in a 15% reduction in call escalations.
  • Enhanced customer experiences, contributing to measurable satisfaction increases of over 20%.
  • Implemented order processing improvements, reducing booking errors by 15%.

Licensed Customer Service Representative

Renaissance Life and Health
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Resolved customer issues swiftly with a 95% resolution rate, enhancing loyalty and retention.
  • Consistently met call guidelines, boosting productivity by 20%.
  • Handled escalations with a 100% resolution compliance rate, reducing callbacks by 30%.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve escalations, improving response times by 20%.
  • Initiated quality assurance reviews in the call center, improving escalation resolution efficiency by 20%.
  • Contributed to increased productivity levels through effective time management strategies and organizational skills.

Senior Vacation Specialist

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2015 - 05.2019

Received inbound calls in large volume fast paced call center from owners to book vacations

  • Increased repeat business by establishing strong relationships with clients and maintaining regular communication.
  • Maintained detailed records of all client interactions, bookings, and transactions for easy reference when needed.
  • Set up payment plans and collected annual maintenance fees.
  • Assisted with website navigation.
  • Educated members on best way to maximize their ownership and best practices how to obtain premium reservations.
  • Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.

Education

Associates -

International Business College
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.1992

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Call Center
  • Billing
  • MS Office
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Order Processing
  • Complaint Handling

Timeline

Sales and Customer Service Representative

Travel and Leisure Co
05.2023 - 12.2023

Licensed Customer Service Representative

Renaissance Life and Health
09.2019 - 02.2023

Senior Vacation Specialist

Bluegreen Vacations
10.2015 - 05.2019

Customer Service Representative

Oak Street Health via Omni Interactions
11.2004 - Current

Associates -

International Business College