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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
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