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Demetra Barr

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in customer service, risk management, and team leadership. Proven track record of resolving high-volume escalations, streamlining workflows, and enhancing customer satisfaction across various industries. Seeking to leverage expertise in operations, social media management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational success in a challenging and rewarding role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

USDS Tier 2 Agent

TikTok
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 10.2024

Tier 2 Agent:

  • Handled over 20,000 outstanding tickets across Seller, Buyer, and Creator queues to prepare for TikTok Shop launch.
  • Achieved a 98-100% quality compliance score, and boosted the customer satisfaction rate by 46%.
  • Investigated and resolved seller registration, shipping, and payout issues.
  • Assisted with campaign and ad inquiries, and addressed account suspensions and shop violations.
  • Resolved creator account violations, suspensions, and commission payout issues.
  • Processed refunds and customer rewards while managing order-related concerns.

SWAT High Risk Escalations Team:

  • De-escalated high-risk issues for sellers, buyers, and creators to mitigate potential lawsuits and negative PR.
  • Handled 40+ escalated cases daily in a high-volume environment, with 200+ new cases.
  • Independently managed four lines of business for three months, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and legal to develop efficient resolution processes.
  • Designed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and new workflows for the SWAT Team, streamlining issue resolution.
  • Trained and onboarded four employees, building a sustainable team that resolved backlogs and reduced ticket queues.
  • Partnered with global sellers to resolve complex, high-risk issues, while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Social Media Management & Moderator:

  • Managed escalations for TikTok Shop creators and sellers on Discord, Facebook, and Reddit, supporting special programs and high-risk cases.
  • Developed processes for managing a Discord server with over 5,000 users across four programs, increasing engagement by 80%.
  • I moderated multiple Discord servers and ensured adherence to community guidelines.
  • Handled over 100 daily cases, resolving more than 1,000 account violations and suspensions.
  • Served as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
  • Provided campaign updates, policy communications, and rewards distribution support.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Urbanex Pest Control
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Partnered with hiring managers to understand requirements and coordinated interviews.
  • Utilized social media and recruitment tools to source qualified candidates.
  • Facilitated job fairs and college recruitment events to attract top talent.
  • Reviewed applications and referred qualified candidates, providing hiring recommendations.

Recruiter

Western Express Trucking
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Identified top talent and managed candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Leveraged applicant tracking systems to streamline sourcing and hiring decisions.
  • Conducted interviews, evaluated qualifications, and facilitated new hire onboarding.
  • Seated five drivers a week on average for training.

Biopharma Accessioner

AEGIS Labs
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared Covid samples for testing, processing and recording 30,000+ lab specimens.
  • Trained colleagues on Next Generation Specimen and invalid sample processes.
  • Maintained strict aseptic protocols to minimize infection risks.

Fleet Support/ (PLOS)/ Trust and Safety

Postmates
Nashville, TN
07.2018 - 11.2020

Trust and Safety Agent (January 2020 – November 2020)

  • Mitigated escalations to prevent lawsuits and negative PR.
  • Identified phishing attempts and terminated malicious accounts.
  • Addressed abusive behaviors among merchants, contractors, and clients.

Live Order Support Agent (PLOS) (February 2019 – January 2020)

  • Monitored orders to ensure timely deliveries, and assisted with order inquiries.
  • Managed reimbursements for merchants, and reassigned unclaimed orders.

Fleet Support Agent (July 2018 – February 2019)

  • Assisted drivers with locating merchants or customers, and resolved promotion payout issues.
  • Reviewed accounts and conducted background checks for eligibility.

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

Asurion
Nashville, TN
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Provided remote assistance for technical issues on computers, tablets, and devices.
  • Collaborated with software development teams to address bugs and errors.
  • Mentored junior team members to enhance performance and reduce ticket resolution times.

Education

State of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiner: Aesthetician License - Cosmetology Education Focused in Aesthetics

Aveda Institute, Lafayette
Franklin, TN
05-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Business/Mass Communication

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Escalation Management & Risk Mitigation
  • Customer Service Excellence (98-100% Quality Compliance)
  • Process Development & SOP Creation
  • Social Media Community Management (Discord, Facebook, Reddit)
  • Data Tracking & Analysis (Excel, Google Docs, Internal Systems)
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • High-Volume Workload Management (200 Tickets Daily)
  • Training & Team Development
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Company Spot Bonus Award (July 2024): Recognized for outstanding contributions to the TikTok SWAT High-Risk Escalation Project.

Timeline

USDS Tier 2 Agent

TikTok
05.2023 - 10.2024

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Urbanex Pest Control
01.2023 - 05.2023

Recruiter

Western Express Trucking
06.2022 - 12.2022

Biopharma Accessioner

AEGIS Labs
06.2021 - 06.2022

Fleet Support/ (PLOS)/ Trust and Safety

Postmates
07.2018 - 11.2020

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

Asurion
02.2016 - 07.2018

State of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiner: Aesthetician License - Cosmetology Education Focused in Aesthetics

Aveda Institute, Lafayette

Some College (No Degree) - Business/Mass Communication

Tennessee State University
Demetra Barr