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Cecylia Gradick

Flint,TX

Summary

Proven Customer Service Specialist with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and retention at SYKES. Skilled in CRM software and complaint resolution, adept at leveraging consultative sales techniques to exceed service standards. Demonstrated ability to improve call management processes, achieving a significant increase in productivity. 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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Live Oak Waste
2024.01 - Current
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
  • Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
  • Detailed payment options and explained price, receipt and billing details to customers.
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Receiving Lead Supervisor

Cavenders Warehouse
2022.04 - 2023.12
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

SYKES
2020.08 - 2022.03
  • Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Escalated complicated customer account issues to supervisors and help desk workers.
  • Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Front Office Clerk

Bearden Concrete
2018.07 - 2020.08
  • Reviewed and streamlined digital file systems to reduce usage errors.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Processed payments and informed individuals of further financial responsibility to facilitate timely payments.
  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Coordinated master schedule by booking and rescheduling appointments and balancing workloads.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whitehouse High School
Whitehouse, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Complaint resolution
  • Consultative Sales
  • Call Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • CRM Software
  • Service Upselling
  • Prioritization
  • Problem Resolution
  • Call Center Operations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Technical Support
  • Customer Service

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Live Oak Waste
2024.01 - Current

Receiving Lead Supervisor

Cavenders Warehouse
2022.04 - 2023.12

Call Center Customer Service Representative

SYKES
2020.08 - 2022.03

Front Office Clerk

Bearden Concrete
2018.07 - 2020.08

High School Diploma -

Whitehouse High School
Cecylia Gradick