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Eric Townsend

Eric Townsend

Layton,UT

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in high-volume call center operations, specializing in call handling, supervision, and management. Demonstrates a strong commitment to rapid response times while focusing on customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery. Proven skills in client retention, conflict resolution, and optimize processes that enhance team collaboration and efficiency. Analytical abilities are leveraged to improve service quality and client experiences while embodying core values of compassion, empathy, integrity, and respect.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Roadside Service Specialist Remote

AAA Northern California MWG
04.2022 - 08.2025
  • Managed over 70-80 emergency roadside inbound calls, and tailoring solutions to unique member needs,
  • Managed over 30 to 40 outbound status calls, to assisted both members and providers in managing service requests, and call issues. satisfaction.
  • Maintained POD ques for, Priority Troubleshooting, and Metal Moving. by reach out to providers for service updates
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to service quality, response time, and customer satisfaction scores. 95.8

Senior Pastor Emeritus

The Nation Of Judah Church
07.2012 - 04.2022
  • Overseeing the operations of the church
  • Presented a strong, authentic pastoral presence among children and parents in church and community in helping those in crisis and most in need.
  • Identified and developed new leaders among adults and students to advance church, culture, and doctrines.
  • Developed ministry leaders and teams for different areas of service based on church goals and service objectives.
  • Performed one-on-one and couples counseling and intervened in crisis situations.
  • Assisted individuals with obtaining specialized support for their medical, mental and physical needs.
  • Supported couples seeking marriage by counseling them and performing their ceremonies.
  • Increased church membership by 64%.

Retention/Resolution Supervisor

Debt Rescue, LLC
05.2009 - 06.2012
  • Supervised 30 call center team members, along with my day to day duties in the call center, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer service protocols.
  • Hired, trained and mentored new team members, enhancing their knowledge of systems and processes for effective performance.
  • Monitoring calls metrics to identify strengths and weakness, and quality to, implement strategies that will enhance overall team productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues by employing conflict resolution techniques, improving customer satisfaction ratings significantly, by 88.1% by adding a survey sent to customers about their interaction.

Customer Service Manager

BizTel Global Telecommunications, Corporation
05.2012 - 03.2015

• Led teams to enhance customer service, boosting efficiency and collaboration.
• Monitored call center operations, achieving higher service quality to 89,3%
• Prepared coaching reports, fostering skill growth and development.
• Assisted executives in strategic decisions, impacting company direction.
• Cultivated supervisory and team relationships, improving morale and productivity.
• Evaluated operational metrics to identify inefficiencies, implementing targeted training that yielded noticeable improvements in call handling times.

Member Services Supervisor

California State Automobile Association Interstate Bureau, AAA
11.2008 - 04.2009
  • Managed daily operations across three Utah offices, enhancing service efficiency.
  • Led and developed 22 associates, fostering a collaborative team environment, that was fun, energetic and productive.
  • Resolved member issues promptly, ensuring high satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Generated insightful weekly and monthly performance reports for strategic planning and growth
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop comprehensive programs catering to the diverse needs of our members.
  • Participated in EGR initiatives that fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, driving positive change in both internal processes and member-facing services.

Emergency Roadside Representative 3/Resolution Specialist

Auto Club of Southern California
05.2005 - 04.2008
  • Managed high-volume ERS calls, resolving issues to enhance member satisfaction.
  • Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
  • Supported new team members through assessments and training feedback, reporting directly to my team manager.
  • Facilitated team meetings to foster communication and improve performance.
  • Conducted call quality checks to ensure service standards were met. as well maintain our DAT call recording system.
  • Addressed escalated member concerns, maintaining positive relationships.

Education

Ph.D. - Theology

Reed Bible College, Los Angeles, CA
09.1994

Master of Arts - Theology

Reed Bible College, Los Angeles, CA
09.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Reed Bible College, Los Angeles, CA
06.1985

Associate of Arts - Behavioral and Social Sciences

Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles, CA
06.1981

High School Diploma - General Education

San Diego Military Academy, San Diego, CA
06.1979

Skills

  • Leadership in supervision
  • Client Retention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Effective multitasking
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Remote work time management
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Guiding professional development

Certification

  • Licensed Minister
  • Ordained Minister
  • Certified Chaplain
  • Certified Biblical Pastoral Counseling
  • Certified Biblical Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Certified Crisis Counselor
  • Certified Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician - I
  • Certified Google AI Essentials
  • Amazon Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Timeline

Roadside Service Specialist Remote - AAA Northern California MWG
04.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Pastor Emeritus - The Nation Of Judah Church
07.2012 - 04.2022
Customer Service Manager - BizTel Global Telecommunications, Corporation
05.2012 - 03.2015
Retention/Resolution Supervisor - Debt Rescue, LLC
05.2009 - 06.2012
Member Services Supervisor - California State Automobile Association Interstate Bureau, AAA
11.2008 - 04.2009
Emergency Roadside Representative 3/Resolution Specialist - Auto Club of Southern California
05.2005 - 04.2008
Reed Bible College - Bachelor of Arts, Theology
Reed Bible College - Ph.D., Theology
Reed Bible College - Master of Arts, Theology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College - Associate of Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
San Diego Military Academy - High School Diploma, General Education

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