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Chaka Hollinquest

Stone Mountain,GA

Summary

To get an opportunity where I can make the best of my potential and contribute to the organization's growth Focused customer service professional dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations by delivering industry-leading support. Skilled in handling inbound and outbound calls, online requests and emails with good problem-solving, multitasking and research abilities. Background in the field roles with high-volume customer demands.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Specialist II (remote)

State Farm
Dunwoody, GA
01.2024 - Current
  • Handle inbound calls/chats from agents, claims partners, policyholders or third-party vendors.
  • Engage with customers to identify and address adverse situations.
  • Review and process applications and/or policy changes according to established guidelines.
  • Perform premium breakdowns, electronically and/or manually calculate rates based on selected coverages.
  • Prepare/type a variety of reports, endorsements, filings, form letters and cancellation letters.
  • Guide customers through navigating existing resources such as Rate Manuals, Underwriting Guidelines, Auto Answers, etc.
  • Provide Remarkable customer service.

Seasonal Cabin Experience Agent

Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - Current

Perform aircraft security inspections in accordance with current safety and security procedures

  • Conducted safety checks for all cabin equipment prior to take-off and landing.
  • Verified all paperwork was completed accurately prior to each flight departure.

Account Resolution Specialist

Transworld Systems Inc.
Norcross, GA
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Researched account discrepancies to determine appropriate resolutions.
  • Monitored accounts to identify any additional delinquencies or changes in status.
  • Collaborated with other departments on escalated cases involving complex issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to debt collection practices.
  • Reviewed accounts with aging balances and contacted customers to review options.
  • Performed full research to check claims and possible solutions to individual issues.
  • Researched discrepancies in financial records and reports as needed.

Trainer

Delta Global Services, DGS
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
  • Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
  • Provided support for trainers in order to ensure successful delivery of courses.
  • Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.

Sortation Associate

Amazon
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Managing the receiving of truck deliveries and packages Using a smartphone and handheld devices with various apps and scanning barcodes Building, wrapping, sorting, and transporting pallets and packages

Customer Service Representative

Comcast
Atlanta, GA
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Effectively works to build a consultative relationship with the customer to create understanding and resolve all issues
  • Resolves customer complaints/concerns through active listening, empathy, professionalism, and problem solving
  • Interacts with customers via telephone, e-mail, SMS or face-to-face to assist with a variety of customer inquiries and issues
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.

Assistant store manager

Sprint
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assisted in handling complicated and difficult customer issues
  • Very strong customer service and communication skills
  • Address and resolve escalated customer concerns, and assist reps to resolve complex issue Became known among regular customers for a professional attitude and efficient way of doing business.

Key Holder

Sprint
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted in handling complicated and difficult customer issues
  • Selling products to new and existing customers
  • Ensured store was opened and closed in a timely manner according to company policies.
  • Promoted service and selling culture to exceed customer expectations and build loyal consumer relationships.
  • Train reps on systems and how to close sales.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2000

High School Diploma -

Argo Community High School

Skills

  • Customer Service Expert
  • 45-50 WPM
  • General Office Work
  • Data Entry
  • Ms Office, Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, Internet, Email, Downloading, Transferring files
  • Technical Support
  • Resolving Customer Issues
  • Product Sales
  • Salesforce
  • Relationship Building
  • Account Management
  • Financial Management

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Customer Care Specialist II (remote)

State Farm
01.2024 - Current

Account Resolution Specialist

Transworld Systems Inc.
10.2023 - 03.2024

Seasonal Cabin Experience Agent

Delta Air Lines
05.2021 - Current

Trainer

Delta Global Services, DGS
04.2019 - 03.2021

Customer Service Representative

Comcast
10.2018 - 04.2019

Sortation Associate

Amazon
08.2018 - 04.2020

Assistant store manager

Sprint
08.2017 - 12.2017

Key Holder

Sprint
08.2016 - 08.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

High School Diploma -

Argo Community High School
Chaka Hollinquest