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Elizabeth Payne

Columbus,GA

Summary

Experienced Customer service representative offering 25 years of experience dedicated to boosting customer service excellence with detail-oriented approach and dedicated follow-through. Assess current systems with critical eye to develop efficiency-boosting enhancements. Well-organized and highly analytical problem solver. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Ambassador

Activus Connect
Remote, Georgia
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided outstanding customer service to each caller that called by using listening skills as well as empathy skills to help them solve whatever their reason was for calling
  • Managed over 60 calls per day
  • Wanted to provide each of customer with "WOW" factors and wanted them to remember their experience with outstanding customer service skills performed
  • Given proper knowledge makes it easy to provide customers with great experiences.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Customer Service

ABC Metal Recycling INC
Columbus, GA
09.2012 - 07.2020
  • Provided superior customer service to each customer
  • Updated customer information using computer skills
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 95% customer satisfaction rating
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information

Flow Team Member

Target
Columbus, GA
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Unpacked new merchandise shipments and prepared for placement on selling floor by folding, hanging or stacking
  • Performed routine loading and unloading of freight trucks, managing thousands in Health and beauty product on daily basis
  • Diligently examined packages and labels for defects or inaccuracies, decreasing overall packaging mistakes 95%

Customer service

Maple Party Shop
Columbus, GA
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 100% customer satisfaction rating
  • Resolved customer issues over phone with several customers daily
  • Welcomed, greeted and assisted guests in high-traffic store, generating thousands of dollars in business
  • Improved overall efficiency 100% by anticipating needs and providing outstanding support

Customer Service/ Department Lead

Kmart
Columbus, GA
04.2009 - 04.2011
  • Implemented corporate planograms for new department products
  • Oversaw Domestics department staff to cover for other department leaders
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation
  • Systematized 50,000 units of inventory, improving rate of internal loss prevention by 99%
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness

Customer Service

Maple Mart
Columbus, GA
11.2008 - 04.2009
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 100% customer satisfaction rating
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes
  • Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service

Customer Service

Bagel Queen
New Port Richey, FL
01.2004 - 06.2008
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 100% customer satisfaction rating
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
08.2014

High school diploma or GED - Business

Ridgewood High School
New Port Richey, FL
01.1989

Skills

  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Customer Service Ambassador

Activus Connect
01.2021 - 08.2021

Flow Team Member

Target
03.2016 - 02.2017

Customer Service

ABC Metal Recycling INC
09.2012 - 07.2020

Customer service

Maple Party Shop
01.2010 - 09.2012

Customer Service/ Department Lead

Kmart
04.2009 - 04.2011

Customer Service

Maple Mart
11.2008 - 04.2009

Customer Service

Bagel Queen
01.2004 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Health Administration

University of Phoenix

High school diploma or GED - Business

Ridgewood High School
Elizabeth Payne