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Candace Baker

Summary

Detail-oriented Account Specialist focused on resolving issues and maintaining customer loyalty. Strong critical thinking skills with a methodical approach. Knowledgeable about Immigration Services Officer practices and documentation requirements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Account Specialist

Momnt
11.2022 - Current
  • Responded to all client inquiries and asked appropriate questions to facilitate resolution.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Interacted with team members across departments to research and resolve customer issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service by following up with clients, mailing out applications and responding to incoming calls.
  • Provided suggestions for process, application or documentation improvement.
  • Exemplified teamwork by collaborating effectively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall performance within the organization.

Customer Support Specialist

HealthStream
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences by maintaining a positive attitude, active listening skills, and empathetic responses to customer concerns.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining excellent call quality standards and adhering to established procedures.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Sales Support Specialist

Stryker
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Prepared and presented sales reports and customer profiles to upper management.
  • Coordinated responses and resources to handle special client requests.

Closing Loan Analyst

PNC Bank
09.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with loan officers to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to clients.
  • Complete and review documentation making sure it complies to the loan policies and procedures
  • Work directly and respond to internal and external partners to help complete transactions to book auto loans
  • Actively participated in networking events, fostering new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships with clients and industry professionals.
  • Discuss with customers auto loan procedures and how to comply, while approving and booking the auto loan.

Internal Support Specialist

PNC Bank
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Support complex education of products and services with client base to help give tools and support for customers
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and development teams, ensuring timely communication during critical incidents.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Identify problems, troubleshoots and provide accurate and efficient service
  • Maintain an internal support relationship with business bankers, branch managers in the field.
  • Mentored junior team members in mastering complex technical concepts, bolstering the overall capabilities of the support unit.

Business Banking Specialty Senior Associate

PNC Bank
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Perform at an advance skill of customer service skills to initiate and promote specialized services and products
  • Create a problem resolution for multiple channels for the customers
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Maintain high level of customer interaction and satisfaction.
  • Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.

Business Banking Consultant

PNC Bank
05.2014 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for sales and delivery of PNC products both inbound and outbound customer contact
  • Ensuring exceptional customer sales and service during interactions
  • Providing assistance and guidance for internal and external service partners to resolve issues, questions, and service requests
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.

Customer Service Consultant

PNC Bank
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Gained in-depth understanding of company products, systems and policies to give customers expert support.
  • Managed customer escalations to senior staff or management when necessary, ensuring the appropriate level of attention was provided for a resolution.
  • Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, concerns, or comments as well as actions taken
  • Handled high call volumes while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.

Health Intern

Communities in Schools
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Scheduled and escorted students for the Dental Van visit serviced by the Kalamazoo County Dental clinic
  • Gained valuable insight into public health policies by conducting research on relevant issues affecting local communities.
  • Facilitated successful healthcare interventions through thorough evaluation of program effectiveness using established metrics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2013

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Data Interpretation
  • CRM software mastery
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Coordination
  • Customer Engagement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Sales
  • Call Center Service Operations
  • Billing resolutions
  • Immigration inquiries
  • Visa applications
  • Immigration case file strategies

Timeline

Client Account Specialist

Momnt
11.2022 - Current

Customer Support Specialist

HealthStream
05.2022 - 11.2022

Sales Support Specialist

Stryker
05.2021 - 05.2022

Closing Loan Analyst

PNC Bank
09.2019 - Current

Internal Support Specialist

PNC Bank
02.2018 - 09.2019

Business Banking Specialty Senior Associate

PNC Bank
09.2016 - 02.2018

Business Banking Consultant

PNC Bank
05.2014 - 09.2016

Health Intern

Communities in Schools
05.2013 - 08.2013

Customer Service Consultant

PNC Bank
04.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services

Western Michigan University
Candace Baker