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Cheryl Arnold

6810 Bock Road, Fort Washington,MD

Summary

Dedicated professional Call Center Agent versed in customer support in high call volume environments. Flexible and hardworking in deadline-driven environments. Delivers positive experiences through high-quality customer care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Center Agent II

Howard University
08.2019 - 02.2024
  • Answered incoming calls for all the Division of Enrollment Management offices incuding financial aid, bursar, registrar and admissions.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, solved problems and provided information
  • Handled escalated calls promptly and efficiently finding satisfactory resolutions for all parties
  • Stayed up to date on new services, course offerings and programs each academic year
  • Accurately explained in detail policies and procedures as they pertained to students
  • Identified /resolved issues/problems or made appropriate referrals
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.

Customer Service Representative

Montgomery College
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Greeted prospective students entering the campus to ascertain what each student wanted or needed
  • Handled inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues

Customer Service Communication Specialist

DC Office On Aging
07.2015 - 09.2016
  • Conferred with customers by phone or in person providing information regarding programs, products and services
  • Obtained details concerning complaints; elicited information regarding the customer's issue, situation or problem
  • Analyzed information gathered from callers, ascertained whether or not matter required urgent action
  • Directed inquiries or response requests to the proper organizational component or staff member(s) within the agency
  • Provided information regarding the rights and obligations under a body of law, explained pertinent legal provisions, regulations, and related administrative practices of the department
  • Interpreted the laws and regulations in laymen terms so as to be understood by the customer
  • Managed Elderly and Persons with Disability database
  • Coordinated retrieval of Request for Medicaid Nursing Facility Level of Care forms with physician offices
  • Evaluated the nature of each inquiry, providing appropriate information to each customer's unique circumstance
  • Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment
  • Assisted co-workers whenever possible


Education

Associate of Arts - education

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
06.1971

Skills

  • Exceptional communication skills and telephone etiquette
  • Excels at customer satisfaction, responds to inquiries, problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and teamwork skills
  • Self-motivated with exceptional communication and computer capabilities
  • Data entry skills
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • Inbound/outbound phone calls

Skills

 Call Center, Customer Service experience, proficient in Microsoft Word, PC, working knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook; Internet SCT Banner, Workday 

Timeline

Call Center Agent II

Howard University
08.2019 - 02.2024

Customer Service Representative

Montgomery College
10.2016 - 05.2017

Customer Service Communication Specialist

DC Office On Aging
07.2015 - 09.2016

Associate of Arts - education

Hillsborough Community College
Cheryl Arnold