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Brandie Isley

West Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate career Customer Service Agent with a proven track record, delivering exceptional experiences in customer, member and client based environments. Recognized for clear communication, problem-solving, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Specialist

AARP Foundation SCSEP
Des Moines, Iowa
09.2023 - Current

Senior Community Service Employment Program

  • Recognize program participants employment barriers and devise strategies to resolve
  • Deliver compassionate guidance to participants, create individualized employment plans to support their goals
  • Develop relationships with diverse non-profit businesses to develop training opportunities for our participants, Including the initiation of a host agency agreement with a major thrift store chain
  • Building strong relationships with participants and host agencies within our primary office in Des Moines and across three Iowa rural counties
  • In partnership with the Iowa Workforce Office serving Iowa rural counties, organized an extensive marketing plan to draw potential participants to our program
  • Assisting participants in improving resumes, job searches, and interview techniques
  • Maintaining confidentiality and discretion while fostering a supportive and motivating environment

Customer Service Representative

U-Haul Corporation
  • Provided exceptional customer service by identifying needs and offering tailored solutions
  • Maintained detailed service notes and coordinated effectively with internal teams
  • Utilized Microsoft Teams and Outlook to ensure clear communication and collaboration

Customer Service Representative - Ancestry.com

Sykes Enterprises
  • Delivered empathetic support to members, guiding them through website navigation, subscription management, and interpreting DNA results
  • Built rapport with members, ensuring their questions and concerns were handled with care

Sales Specialist

IHG
  • Handled inbound hotel reservation calls, upselling room upgrades based on expressed need to enhance customer experience
  • Consistently achieved top sales, customer service, and attendance metrics by exceeding expectations through strong communication, service, and dependability

Education

National Career Readiness Certificate – Gold -

11.2024

AA - Illustration

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
12.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate communication and active listening
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally
  • Identifying customer needs and exceeding expectations
  • Problem-solving with innovative thinking
  • Adaptability and professionalism under pressure
  • Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
  • Trained in Salesforce, SharePoint, and Start client management software
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Timeline

Employment Specialist

AARP Foundation SCSEP
09.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

U-Haul Corporation

Sales Specialist

IHG

AA - Illustration

Academy of Art University

Customer Service Representative - Ancestry.com

Sykes Enterprises

National Career Readiness Certificate – Gold -

Brandie Isley