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Catherine Bakar

KATY,TX

Summary

  • Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
  • Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering top-notch service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options. Effectively drives revenue with skilled promotional and problem-solving abilities.
  • Grasps company initiatives quickly achieving store and personal goals. Swiftly adapts to shifting seasonal needs, demands and priorities. Communicates trends and recommendations to customers, and provides feedback to management. Applies effective teamwork, customer and sales skills simultaneously.
  • Focused customer relations professional skilled in lead generation, customer relationship development and sales. Accomplished in providing unsurpassed support to demanding customers. Offering experience in related roles, as well as passion for improving service delivery, enhancing knowledge and exceeding expectations.
  • Skilled in building bridges and cementing connections with business accounts to serve needs, strengthen loyalty and drive competitive growth. Successful at achieving sales objectives with consistency. Service-driven team player with record of providing high-quality support.
  • Proactive working at home with expertise delivering support services and resolving customer complaints. Trained in support software and deescalation techniques. Demonstrated competencies in operating multi-line phone systems, taking orders and updating documentation.
  • Motivated Customer Service Representative with over 2-3 years of retail experience in fast-paced, team-based environments. Driven and proven successful at achieving established targets and team goals. Personable and professional communicator with fluency in English.
  • Friendly Customer service skills with 3-5 years of dedicated customer service experience. Dedicated to exceeding service goals through effective communication skills and abilities.
  • A 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 and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
  • Gifted in working with stressed, confused and upset individuals in need of benefits information and supportive guidance to navigate systems. Effective at operating within regulations and department guidelines to manage telephone calls, emails, letters and in-person requests for assistance.

Results-driven Online Chat Specialist promoting ways to improve customer engagement. A relationship-builder and multitasking professional Looking for the next amazing opportunity utilizing great skills in customer service in busy environment. Highly astute Online Chat Specialist offering a passion for working with others. Smart and determined about finding the right solution for the customer the first time. Pursuing a role where mentoring and coaching skills are in demand. Self-assured professional with the desire to be challenged on the job. Pursuing a position as an an Online Chat Specialist where dynamic communication skills can be utilized. Motivated customer service professional with proven record of building dynamic relationships and retaining clients. Highly effective in coaching peers while demonstrating exemplary communication skills. Effective communicator with more than 8 years working for companies in Bank of America sector. Smart and pragmatic team player. Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in [Type] industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Chat Representative

Dungarvin
  • Worked closely with each customer to carefully resolve issues within timely fashion.
  • Assisted team leader with coaching and mentoring of new employees.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine which products or services would be best fit for customer's needs.
  • Cultivated relationships with new customers and maintained good partnerships with existing clients.
  • Remedied issues quickly and within parameters of company-mandated policies and procedures.
  • Assisted department with email-based and phone support when call center was busy or short-staffed.
  • Assisted customers with order placement, product returns and order tracking.
  • Handled inbound customer chat conversations from various websites.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided accurate information about products and services via live chat.
  • Resolved customer complaints by identifying problems, suggesting solutions and implementing corrective action.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.

Remote Senior Customer Service Advocate

UHG, United Health Group/Optum RX.
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • High Speed Data of 25MBPS
  • Clean designated work area
  • Make decision based on policies and past precedents, seeking guidance when necessary
  • Process, via computer, all customers requests
  • Spot opportunities to provide solutions
  • Provides high level, quality service, closely aligned with sales, to enable sales growth
  • Utilize multiple (sometimes complex) systems, programs, and monitors in order to research information
  • Maintained current knowledge of company policies, products and marketing initiatives to better serve each customer.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Engaged clients in person and over phone to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Escalated issues to proper supervisors when standard processes were not effective.
  • Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
  • Researched and rapidly resolved client conflicts to maintain key accounts.

Work at Home Customer Service Specialist/Fraud Analyst

Bank Of America/ACT
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual needs.
  • Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions.
  • Developed customer service improvement initiatives to decrease customer wait times.
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
  • Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
  • Conducted forensic analyses of financial records to identify fraudulent activity and accurately report findings.
  • Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
  • Implemented internal controls to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support fraud investigations.

Customer Service Representative Lead

Dial America
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Provided information regarding charge accounts and loyalty programs.
  • Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding backorder availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Implemented customer service policies and procedures for consistent performance standards.
  • Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.
  • Coached and mentored service representatives to deliver polite, professional customer interactions.
  • Implemented company policies and procedures for professional, cohesive customer care.
  • Measured and improved customer satisfaction through feedback surveys and analysis.
  • Onboarded and trained customer representatives to meet performance and service goals.

Education

Project Management Professional - Project Management

HCC
Katy, United States
05.2022

Diploma -

North Brunswick High School
North Brunswick, United States
06.2009

Skills

  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Complaint resolution
  • Strategic sales knowledge
  • Training development aptitude
  • Creative problem solving
  • Ability to work independently
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Technical Support
  • Strong communication skills
  • Administrative support
  • Receiving support
  • Good listening skills
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • Retail store support
  • Adaptability
  • Focus
  • Great motivation
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Sales expertise
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Company Policies and Procedures
  • Team Building
  • Team Oversight
  • Web Portals
  • Client Inquiries
  • Remediation Activities
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Customer Engagement
  • Support Services
  • Relationship Building
  • Research
  • Customer Services
  • Recruiting
  • Queue Management
  • Issue Escalation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Special Projects
  • Writing Skills
  • Management Interaction
  • Process Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Customer Education

Timeline

Remote Senior Customer Service Advocate

UHG, United Health Group/Optum RX.
12.2022 - 01.2024

Work at Home Customer Service Specialist/Fraud Analyst

Bank Of America/ACT
04.2018 - 12.2022

Customer Service Representative Lead

Dial America
02.2016 - 08.2018

Customer Service Chat Representative

Dungarvin

Project Management Professional - Project Management

HCC

Diploma -

North Brunswick High School
Catherine Bakar