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Demetria Cross

Sherrills Ford,NC

Summary

Proven leader in service support and customer satisfaction, enhancing efficiency and retention at Liv Unltd by streamlining processes and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in problem-solving and staff training, I significantly improved response times and service quality, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a results-driven approach. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Support Manager

Liv Unltd
02.2019 - Current
  • Managed budgetary allocation within the department by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on service quality.
  • Introduced regular team meetings focused on continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining service support processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Reduced response time for customer inquiries by developing efficient ticketing systems and improving workflow management.
  • Developed a comprehensive knowledge base for common customer issues, enabling faster issue resolution times and overall efficiency improvements.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of customer issues, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.

Emergency Call Center Operator

City Of Austin Police Department
05.2004 - 12.2017
  • Demonstrated resilience in high-stress situations, consistently maintaining a calm demeanor and professional tone when assisting challenging customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling high call volumes and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Adapted communication style when necessary to accommodate diverse callers, ensuring understanding and clarity during conversations.
  • Keeping officer safety as a top priority on every call
  • Train and elevate new employees

PBX Operator

Sparks Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 05.2017
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while assisting callers in various situations, including emergencies and complaints.
  • Trained and mentored new PBX operations employees.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by promptly transferring calls and providing accurate information.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Ensured the timely resolution of any technical issues with PBX systems by collaborating with IT support staff and vendors.
  • Streamlined call processing time with the effective usage of PBX software and hardware systems.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Westark Community College/University Of Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
05.1998

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer service expertise
  • Office Administration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Customer service understanding
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Training
  • Corrective Actions
  • HR collaboration
  • Quality Assurance
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Support Services
  • Client Retention
  • Retention Strategies
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Customer Service Management
  • Written Communication
  • Staff hiring

Timeline

Service Support Manager

Liv Unltd
02.2019 - Current

PBX Operator

Sparks Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 05.2017

Emergency Call Center Operator

City Of Austin Police Department
05.2004 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Westark Community College/University Of Arkansas
Demetria Cross