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Geoffrey Cirish

Farmington,CT

Summary

Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Associate II

Conduent
East Hartford, CT
02.2023 - Current

Acted as initial point of contact for inbound phone inquiries from potential and existing state benefit program beneficiaries. Experience with public health, Medicaid and human services systems.

  • · Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while being flexible under pressure.
  • · Maintain proficiency in general knowledge of state benefit programs.
  • · Provide status on applications/renewals and other correspondence received.
  • · Log calls into a tracking system noting trends of consumer questions and concerns as part of the internal quality improvement process.
  • · Able to use various de-escalation techniques with irate callers to allow support and finding timely solutions.
  • · Ability to maintain strict confidentiality by maintaining HIPAA and PII compliance training certifications.
  • · Exceed daily standards for productivity including hourly number of calls answered, ACW time, hold time and meeting over a 96% QA score standards in quality and accuracy.
  • · Provide exceptional customer service while assisting with high call volume environment.

Warehouse Associate

TJX HomeGoods Distribution Center
Bloomfield, CT
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding their orders
  • Packaging orders and doing Innovatory
  • Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
  • Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.

Customer Service Representative

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Windsorlocks, CT
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Drafted car rental agreements for clients.
  • Accompanied customers to their vehicles.
  • Responded to customer calls.
  • Crafted final documentation for inventory and car rentals.
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.
  • Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.

Customer Service Representative

Amazon
Windsor Locks, CT
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed customer transactions, including refunds and returns.
  • Addressed more than 60 customer service inquiries on average.
  • Guided customers through product selection, pricing, and ordering processes.
  • Upgraded service processes informed by client input to elevate overall quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.

Line Cook

SeasonS2 Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.

Line Cook

Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America
Honolulu, HI
05.2014 - 02.2017
  • Ensured food preparation and cooking adhered to sanitation guidelines.
  • Organized and prepared components for daily special meals in accordance with head chef's guidelines.
  • Handled a high volume of over 200 daily orders promptly.
  • Executed plating of dishes in accordance with menu specifications.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.

Line Cook

Sodexo
San Francisco, CA
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
  • Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
  • Kept accurate HACCP logs.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.

Education

Advanced Culinary Arts Program -

Connecticut Culinary Institute
Suffield, CT

A,AS. - Hotel and Restaurant Management

Briarwood College
Southington, CT

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking Capability
  • Computer skills
  • Call center experience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer relations
  • Service upselling
  • Professionalism
  • Customer service
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Script adherence
  • Call handling

Timeline

Customer Experience Associate II

Conduent
02.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
09.2022 - 08.2023

Warehouse Associate

TJX HomeGoods Distribution Center
09.2021 - 09.2023

Customer Service Representative

Amazon
07.2020 - 07.2021

Line Cook

SeasonS2 Restaurant
03.2017 - 03.2020

Line Cook

Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America
05.2014 - 02.2017

Line Cook

Sodexo
09.2011 - 03.2014

Advanced Culinary Arts Program -

Connecticut Culinary Institute

A,AS. - Hotel and Restaurant Management

Briarwood College
Geoffrey Cirish