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Hope Bland

Hope Bland

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Experienced results-driven Customer Service Representative with a track record of exceeding customer satisfaction targets. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Customer Service Representative (WFH)

ResultsCX – Solutran
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Customer service phone agent on the Solutran Healthy Benefits Plus campaign
  • Assisted members with card activations, placing phone orders, demonstrating product knowledge by explaining benefits program, reset portal passwords
  • Reissued cards
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Customer Service Representative (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Capital One
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Customer service phone agent on the Capital One company campagin
  • Serviced customer with making payments, checking account transactions
  • Disputed transactions
  • Reissued credit cards
  • Demonstrated product knowledge by answering simple credit card questions
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website to view bill, make online payments, improving overall user experience.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.

Peak Season Customer Support Agent (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Savvas Learning Company
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Customer service phone agent on the Savvas company campaign
  • Answered phone calls about new orders, existing orders, lost, under shipped
  • Over shipped item claims
  • Demonstrated product knowledge by locating book title availability and pricing
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while maintaining excellent rapport with clients during difficult conversations or escalations.
  • Tracked client feedback and collaborated with cross-functional teams to address recurring concerns and enhance product offerings.
  • Improved first-contact resolution rates by quickly identifying root causes of customer issues and delivering effective solutions.

Seasonal Tax Customer Service Agent (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Intuit TurboTax
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked as a customer service phone agent after a week of training
  • Answered back-to-back calls using online phone system
  • Demonstrated product knowledge by troubleshooting errors for customers
  • Assisted with basic tax questions or concerns
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing concerns.

Seasonal Customer Service Rep. (Remote)

Bath & Body Works - L.Brands
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Worked as an online chat customer service agent after 2 weeks of training taking 3 chats at once time
  • Helped customers with lost and damaged orders
  • Created new orders
  • Replaced merchandise
  • Issued refunds
  • Handled customers concerns
  • Recommended products based on customers previous purchases and taste in fragrance
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Owner/Baker

Dimera’s Cakery
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Home bakery business where I took orders, baked cakes, decorated cakes, arranged pickups and deliveries
  • Used online marketing for sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

G.W. Carver High School
Atlanta
05.2003

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Empathy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Product Knowledge
  • Patience
  • Account Updating
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Service Upselling
  • Credit Adjustments
  • Reading Comprehension

References

References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Seasonal Customer Service Representative (WFH)

ResultsCX – Solutran
11.2023 - 12.2023

Customer Service Representative (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Capital One
12.2022 - 10.2023

Peak Season Customer Support Agent (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Savvas Learning Company
05.2022 - 11.2022

Seasonal Tax Customer Service Agent (WFH)

SYKES/SITEL - Intuit TurboTax
03.2022 - 05.2022

Seasonal Customer Service Rep. (Remote)

Bath & Body Works - L.Brands
11.2021 - 02.2022

Owner/Baker

Dimera’s Cakery
01.2016 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

G.W. Carver High School
Hope Bland