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Deborah Cockrill

Antioch,TN

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience. Proven ability to manage high call volumes with exceptional stress tolerance and strong listening skills. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and maintaining organized operations, ensuring seamless communication and support across departments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

PBX Switchboard Operator

Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna, TN
11.2023 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in maintaining seamless office operations by providing back-up support for reception and administrative tasks.
  • Ensured smooth business operations by managing multiline phone systems, voicemail boxes, and paging systems effectively.
  • Promoted security measures by verifying caller identities before granting access to sensitive information or connecting them with key personnel.
  • Increased company reputation with excellent customer service, handling high-volume phone traffic with courtesy and efficiency.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of company services, products, and personnel to provide accurate information during call transfers.
  • Maintained an organized workspace, ensuring that necessary resources such as directories, phone lists, and manuals were easily accessible during daily operations.
  • Reduced call wait times by promptly answering incoming calls and addressing inquiries with professionalism.
  • Entered customer information, inquiries and resolutions in company systems for performance tracking and service review purposes.
  • Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system.

Customer Service Associate

T Mobile
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Achieved consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritizing empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills during interactions.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through attentive listening and empathetic understanding of their needs.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional time management skills, minimizing wait times for customers.
  • Handled billing and payment issues by following guidelines and resolving disputes.

Customer Service Representative

AIG
Brentwood, TN
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Customer Care Representative

US Celluar
Knoxville, TN
04.2017 - 04.2021
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Actively participated in weekly team meetings, discussing challenges faced as well as solutions implemented towards improving overall departmental performance.

Clerk 3

State of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
  • Maintained accurate records of transactions and communications to ensure data integrity.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and reordering as necessary.
  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings, appointments, and events to optimize staff time management.
  • Implemented filing system upgrades, facilitating easier access to documents for staff members.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.

Claims Representative Associate

United Health Group, Optum
Brentwood, TN
10.2014 - 01.2017

Worked productively in a fast-paced work environment to process a large volume of claims.

Provided expertise for general claims support by reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing, and adjusting claims.

Analyzed and identified trends and provided reports as necessary.

Met department goals, adherence and quality assurance.

Small Business Specialist

GTE/Verizon
Franklin, TN
09.1997 - 09.2015
  • Analyzed customer needs to recommend tailored small business solutions.
  • Provided support in onboarding new clients, ensuring seamless transition and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to develop targeted marketing strategies for small business customers.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for small business growth initiatives.
  • Acted as an advocate for the small business community through participation in local government initiatives or policy discussions related to economic development issues affecting the sector.

Education

High School Diploma - Computer Information Systems

East High School
Nashville, TN
06.1985

Skills

  • Strong listening skills
  • Dependability
  • Active learning
  • Stress tolerance
  • Switchboard operation
  • Call routing expertise
  • Excellent phone demeanor
  • Front desk operations
  • Computer skills
  • Greeting customers
  • Flexible schedule
  • Emergency response
  • Records management
  • Call routing
  • Paging systems
  • Script adherence

Timeline

PBX Switchboard Operator

Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
11.2023 - 08.2025

Customer Service Associate

T Mobile
02.2021 - 02.2024

Customer Service Representative

AIG
11.2019 - 02.2022

Customer Care Representative

US Celluar
04.2017 - 04.2021

Clerk 3

State of Tennessee
04.2016 - 04.2019

Claims Representative Associate

United Health Group, Optum
10.2014 - 01.2017

Small Business Specialist

GTE/Verizon
09.1997 - 09.2015

High School Diploma - Computer Information Systems

East High School
Deborah Cockrill