Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Experience Representative III
Capitol Federal Savings Bank
02.2023 - Current
Facilitated smooth issue resolution by maintaining clear lines of communication between customers and relevant departments.
Continuously refined personal communication skills, adapting to various customer personalities and preferences for optimal rapport-building.
Elevated overall customer satisfaction ratings with a focus on providing prompt assistance and empathetic support during interactions.
Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering a sense of trust and reliability in the company''s services.
Implemented proactive approaches to anticipate and resolve potential customer concerns, resulting in higher retention rates.
Championed the voice of the customer internally, working closely with other departments to address concerns and find opportunities for improvement.
Writer
Karma Creative, LLC
09.1993 - Current
Extensive experience in creative, technical, legal, and nonfiction writing in print and internet mediums, as well as strong skills in copyediting, proofreading, and determining and correcting global issues in texts
Proven ability to make highly technical and industry-specific language accessible to the general public
Adept at managing my time and self-supervising.
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
Research Assistant
Department of Classics, University of Kansas
01.2015 - 12.2017
Worked closely with professors, assisting them in finding, vetting, and summarizing research
Proofread and edited scholarly articles for clarity, ensuring that articles adhered to journal guidelines, citations correlated correctly, and quoted Greek and Latin phrases and fragments are quoted and/or transliterated correctly.
Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Writing Fellow
The Writing Center, University of Kansas
07.2015 - 08.2016
Intensive work with students to improve their writing performance on class assignments and their overall academic writing skills with an emphasis on student self-efficacy and understanding the importance of clear, written communication
Developed and designed presentations on citation styles, the research process, developing strong, comprehensive thesis statements, and interpreting assignment guidelines
Additionally, I worked with students through the stages of prewriting, drafts, and revisions, tailoring my approach to each student as needed.
Office Manager/Operator
JCCommunications/BestRSVP
05.2009 - 06.2011
Responsible for training and managing eight (8) operators in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Maintained a standard of 'A+' customer service on each and every call
Resolved client problems in a quick and courteous manner
New client acquisitions, general office duties, including assisting Operations Manager and Owner with daily correspondence,
Maintained schedule of on-call personnel for all clients, scheduling of appointments in a variety of industries
'Virtual Receptionist' duties included greeting callers, assessing their needs quickly in order to meet and fulfill expectations.
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Education
BA - Classical Antiquity; History with Honors
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
12.2017
Associate of Arts with Honors -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
05.2013
Skills
Complaint Handling
Call center experience
Teamwork and Collaboration
Complaint resolution
Customer Education
Client Advocacy
Request management
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent Communication
Active Listening
Awards
Austin Lashbrook Award, Department of Classics, University of Kansas, 05/2017, Awarded to a classics undergraduate major or graduate student for outstanding overall contribution to the Classics program as determined by the Classics faculty.
Honors, University of Kansas Department of History, 05/2017
University of Kansas Dean's List, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 2014-2017, Earned for each semester in the academic calendar years 2014-2017