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Candice Holmes

La Grange,IL

Summary

Dynamic technical support professional with 24 years of experience specializing in social media interactions. Recognized for achieving 100% customer assistance accuracy within 260 seconds over two consecutive quarters. Proficient in simplifying complex concepts and fostering client relationships, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage extensive problem-solving and negotiation skills within a forward-thinking team to drive success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Enova
10.2024 - Current
  • Processed upwards of 60 calls per day concerning cash advance applications.
  • Supported clients in navigating the application for financial assistance through Aperture.
  • Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
  • Developed relationships with key clients through regular contact and follow-up communication.
  • Organized and prioritized tasks and activities and worked within strict timeframes and deadlines.

Software Support Specialist

Storable
Remote, IL
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided remote assistance when needed via telephone, email or remote desktop tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify issues through Salesforce.
  • Configured software installation from a remote location.
  • Assisted team members in identifying and correcting technical errors.
  • Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.

Technical Expert

Verizon Wireless
Rolling Meadows, IL
11.2009 - 03.2023
  • Assisted up to three customers simultaneously with different technical issues via Sprinklr.
  • Applied out-of-the-box thinking to resolve previously escalated, unresolved billing, and technical concerns.
  • Analyzed trends and assisted in planning for unforeseen variations to keep workflow consistent.
  • Utilized exceptional active listening skills to analyze situations and customers to reach a root cause for issues in under 300 seconds.
  • Analyzed customer requirements and designed solutions that meet their needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Digital Arts

Iowa Central Community College
05-2025

Associates - Network and System Administration/Administrator

DeVry University
01.2012

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • Time management skills
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Customer service
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Communication skills
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Typing speed of 60 WPM
  • Proficient in Google Drive
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Proficient in Canva
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
  • Proficient in Illustrator
  • Proficient in Premiere
  • Technical support

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Enova
10.2024 - Current

Software Support Specialist

Storable
05.2023 - 06.2024

Technical Expert

Verizon Wireless
11.2009 - 03.2023

Associate of Arts - Digital Arts

Iowa Central Community College

Associates - Network and System Administration/Administrator

DeVry University
Candice Holmes