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Deborah Rush

Macon,GA

Summary

Seasoned Customer Service Account Specialist with 8 years of experience in account management and customer support. Expert in handling billing inquiries, account set-up, and complaint resolution; adept at maintaining accurate records and cash handling. Seeking to leverage expertise as a Customer Service Account Specialist to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

- Provide exceptional service to customers by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience.

- Manage customer records and maintain confidentiality while inputting data into the company database.

- Collaborate with team members to improve service delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

- Train new staff on customer service protocols.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Account Specialist

Polk County Utilities
12.2016 - 08.2024
  • Manage customer account setup and service initiation by verifying information on service request forms and work orders
  • Address customer inquiries regarding billing, payments, account changes, and service issues through various communication channels including telephone, virtual reality, internet, mail, and in-person interactions
  • Provide accurate information on promotions, rate adjustments, rebates, and new services to enhance customer understanding and satisfaction
  • Maintain financial integrity by managing cash transactions, ensuring daily reconciliation of cash drawer with the billing system, and accurately updating customer account records

Support Coach

Support New Options
01.2009 - 12.2016
  • Provided comprehensive assistance to clients with daily personal care, managing self-care tasks such as grooming and dressing
  • Taught essential independent living skills including bill payment, household maintenance, and effective shopping techniques
  • Coordinated and maintained clients' schedules for medical appointments and medication management to promote consistent wellness routines
  • Maintained meticulous records and documentation, ensuring accuracy in financial receipts and compliance with medication administration records

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Bartow High School
Bartow, FL
01.1985

Skills

  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Excellent Listening and Communication Skills
  • Telephonic Sales and Customer Support
  • 10 Key Numeric
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

    - Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Monetary Transactions - Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Timeline

Customer Service Account Specialist

Polk County Utilities
12.2016 - 08.2024

Support Coach

Support New Options
01.2009 - 12.2016

High School Diploma - General Studies

Bartow High School
Deborah Rush