Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Communicated professionally with colleagues, freelancers and clients.
Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes and emails.
Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide customer support.
Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags
Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques
Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution
Monitored customer service operations to assess agent performance and provide feedback
Operations Manager
Michael Noe Agency, Inc.
Florence, AL
06.2021 - 03.2022
Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
Contacted customers as issues arose to provide prompt resolutions.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
CLCS certified.
Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in their roles.
Senior Customer Solutions Agent
Tom Jones Insurance
Tuscumbia , AL
01.2020 - 06.2021
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Applied highly effective selling skills while properly engaging and presenting solutions to customers.
Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on products.
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide customer support.
Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Provided ongoing guest service.
On Air Personality
Southern Broadcasting Corporation
Sheffield, Alabama
03.2014 - 01.2020
Co-host of the daily morning show
Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
Informed audience about local events, general PSAs and music titles and artists.
Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests and programs thoroughly.
Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
Researched topics for comment and discussion.
Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
Customer Service Representative
Tom Jones Insurance Agency
Tuscumbia, AL
10.2011 - 01.2014
Answering Phones
Scheduling appointments
Quoting auto and home insurance
Filing
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.