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Work History
Education
Skills
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Presidents List and Deans list with Strayer University 2021-Current
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Christopher Brass

Customer Service Team lead
Portland,OR

Summary

Enhance team performance and maximize customer satisfaction by strategically managing calls and implementing process improvements. Talented leader bringing twenty years of experience in an inbound/outbound call center environment, along with top-notch abilities in program management, interpersonal communication and administrative oversight. Successful at training and mentoring employees to promote culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Cube Hub - Intel

Technician Mechanic I
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
  • Work closely with engineering staff to develop and implement process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
  • Follow detailed instructions for assembly processes and document results accurately for BST and BSD equipment.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Adhere to Intel Corporation’s policies and procedures.

Apex Inc

Customer Service Lead
06.2020 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Greeted customers and listened closely to problems described to determine solutions.
  • Supervised day-to-day customer service operations to provide staff with guidance and drive productivity.
  • Trained, oversaw and mentored new team members to strengthen performance and job expertise.
  • Promoted to team lead of customer service for displaying outstanding enthusiasm and remaining calm in extremely trying situations.
  • Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
  • Stepped up to assist customer service manager with complaints and issues during times of department short staffing.
  • Coached new team members on service techniques and provided scoring through quality assurance program.
  • Escalated issues to proper supervisors when standard processes were not effective.

Robert Half Office Team

Customer Service
01.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Coached new team members on service techniques and provided scoring through quality assurance program which stayed at 98.5%
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Completed weekly check runs, maintained accounting ledges by verifying and posting account transaction into accounting system
  • Troubleshooting software applications, internal components
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
  • Recommended, selected, helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer request
  • Quickly, accurately answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions, resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction by 80%
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices, upcoming company changes.

Charter Communication

Billing Representative II
10.2018 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention
  • Cross-trained and provided backup for customer service managers
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to provide customer support effectively
  • Utilize time management, effective problem solver and critical thinker working
  • Troubleshooting mobile devices, activation with comcast receivers, technical and billing support
  • Posted ACH / Credit Card payments in CSR customer accounts.

The Avanti Group

Account Manager
10.2008 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Helped organize and develop a new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements
  • Worked directly with customer service representatives, managers, and consumers to achieve new client growth
  • Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions
  • We analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
  • Reviewed and analyzed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes
  • Organized and trained, and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed workflow to meet or exceed quality service goals
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc

Production Lead
10.2000 - 10.2008

Job overview

  • Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned staffing to meet aggressive production schedules
  • Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules
  • Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments
  • Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions
  • Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler, and operator duties
  • Organized and maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.

Education

Strayer University Washington
District Of Columbia

B.S. Computer Science Dual Degree from Data Analytics Programming Research
01.2024

University Overview

Data Analytics Research / Healthcare Informatics Summer 2021 President & Deans List 4.0, as of 2022

  • Member of Honors Collegiate Society
  • Member of Strayer Mentor
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa
  • Dean's List 2021-Current

Pueblo Community College

Associate of
08.2010

Skills

  • Inbound calls and
  • Outbound calls
  • Inventory management specialist
  • Timely safety audits and
  • Quality assurance training
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Data Entry 10- key
  • Accounts Receivable / Payable
  • Database Tools
  • General Office
  • Written And Oral Communications
  • Microsoft Office Suit
  • Project Deadlines
  • Inventory Control System Software
  • Material and Labor Scheduling
  • Client Support

Certification

Information Technology Training -2009Course Hero online UniversityCertified Programmer – Python

Presidents List and Deans list with Strayer University 2021-Current

I have a 4.0 average with Strayer University since 2021 and have maintained that average currently.

Languages

Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Technician Mechanic I

Cube Hub - Intel
09.2022 - Current

Customer Service Lead

Apex Inc
06.2020 - 09.2022

Customer Service

Robert Half Office Team
01.2020 - 06.2020

Billing Representative II

Charter Communication
10.2018 - 12.2019

Account Manager

The Avanti Group
10.2008 - 10.2018

Production Lead

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc
10.2000 - 10.2008

Strayer University Washington

B.S. Computer Science Dual Degree from Data Analytics Programming Research

Pueblo Community College

Associate of