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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Support Specialist/ Trainer
Alliance Reservations Network
10.2021 - Current
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Utilized ticketing system to track customer requests and prioritize urgent needs.
Tracked and documented customer interactions in customer relationship management system to maintain accurate records.
Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
Senior Travel Agent
World Travel Holdings
09.2018 - 03.2020
Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
Advised customers on necessary travel documents and visa requirements to successfully reach planned destination.
Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
Employee Data Specialist/HR Generalist
Oasis Outsourcing
07.2013 - 09.2018
Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes, pay changes, direct deposit, and terminations.
Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Cruise Specialist/Team Lead
Royal Caribbean International
09.2011 - 01.2014
Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of cruise products, services, and facilities.
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