Detail-oriented Account Specialist focused on resolving issues and maintaining customer loyalty. Strong critical thinking skills with a methodical approach. Very experienced and knowledgeable in merchant services and credit card processing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Support Team Lead/Account Specialist
North American Bancard
10.2006 - 01.2026
Provided real-time coaching, guidance and feedback to over 35 Tech Support and customer service associates, helping to achieve development goals.
Created clear and effective policies governing all aspects of employee work and interaction with customers.
Scheduled call center staff to meet operational needs whilst remaining under budget.
Improved average hold times, resolution rates and satisfaction scores through staff development.
Evaluated data to identify trends and determine customer service needs.
Conducted performance reviews for associates to reduce resolution times and improve customer satisfaction ratings.
Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
Minimized workflow issues by cross-training staff on technical procedures, protocols and customer service practices.
Established and oversaw performance targets for call center associates.
Determined quality assurance benchmarks and set standards for improvement.
Created sales objectives and strategies to help struggling teams increase productivity and meet call metrics.
Evaluated customers' potential needs to make appropriate recommendations.
Monitored and tracked campaigns to determine effectiveness and future changes.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration-Marketing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Skills
Account investigations
Billing issue resolution
Business development
Schedule coordination
Customer engagement
CRM software
Microsoft office proficiency
Clear communication
Resource allocation
Staff training and development
Performance monitoring
Production
Accomplishments
Recipient of individual and departmental awards for providing stellar client service.
Trained and led technical support teams of more than 35 technical support specialists.
Timeline
Tech Support Team Lead/Account Specialist
North American Bancard
10.2006 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration-Marketing
Wayne State University
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory experience
Results driven and goal oriented
Energetic and highly effective leader and team member
Excellent research skills combined with effective decision-making
Exceptionally well organized and highly motivated
Ability to work well with little to no supervision
Excellent communication skills written and verbal
Ability to multitask in a fast pace environment
Extensive Bank card and credit card industry experience
Strong working relationships with leaders and management of other departments
Effectively coach associates to lower team’s AHT (Average Handle Time)
Effectively coach associates to lower team’s ASA (Average Speed for Answer)
Effectively coach team to increase team’s overall schedule compliance/adherence.
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