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Ivana Forbes

Bronx,NY

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. Enthusiastic client services professional with strong background directly interfacing with industry customers. Well-versed in products, services and consumer trends. Dependable achiever committed to holding highest ethical standards and maintaining customer trust.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Old Navy
06.2019 - 10.2023
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.

Intern

Children's Aid
New York, NY
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Responsibilities included creating lesson plans regarding (1) oppression of various minorities in society for high school-aged students and (2) resume writing
  • Worked with investment bankers to build a stock portfolio.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
  • Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
  • Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms.
  • Compiled weekly reports on customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed presentations and organized events to promote products or services.
  • Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
  • Proofread documents before submitting them for review.

Videographer

Chelsea Recreation Center
New York, NY
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Involved in all stages of film production to create movie displayed at SYEP exhibition
  • SYEP photographer.
  • Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
  • Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
  • Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
  • Develop storyboards and shooting scripts to plan out each scene prior to filming.
  • Direct actors during scenes to ensure the best results are achieved.
  • Adjust sound levels of dialogue and music in order to create desired effects.
  • Capture images from various sources such as film, digital media, computer graphics and animation for use in projects.
  • Conduct interviews with newsworthy individuals for broadcast segments or documentaries.

Education

The College Academy
06.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills
  • Works well in teams
  • Consultative Salesf
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Product Knowledge
  • Complaint resolution
  • Call Management
  • Customer Relations

Community Service

  • Volunteer, 10/2017, present, Volunteer at various community service activities through Church and afterschool programs, including Feeding the Homeless, creating hygiene kits for the homeless and providing gardening help to nursing home
  • School Supply and Toy Drive for Children in Jamaica, 08/2017, 08/2018, Organized a drive for school supplies, toys and books for children in Jamaica. Created back-to-school kits with materials donated by family, friends and the community. Organized an event to hand out the kits to the children and also organized a raffle to hand out toys and books.

Extracurricular Activities

Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring Program at Deutsche Bank, AG, New York, NY, Mentee, 10/2017, present, Develop meaningful 1-to-1 relationship with mentor to learn valuable life skills, set long-term goals, increase academic performance, and build intrapersonal abilities., Attend bi-weekly programming at a corporate office to improve career-readiness skills in professionalism, teamwork, communication and problem solving.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Old Navy
06.2019 - 10.2023

Intern

Children's Aid
10.2017 - 04.2018

Videographer

Chelsea Recreation Center
07.2017 - 08.2017

The College Academy
Ivana Forbes