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Julia Calhoun

El Paso,TX

Summary

Dynamic Retention Specialist with a proven track record at ContinuumGlobal Solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective retention strategies and problem-solving abilities. Excelled in cross-functional communication and decision-making, significantly improving client retention. Skilled in Microsoft Office and customer relations, adept at analyzing feedback and driving continuous improvement without exceeding a 55-word limit.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Retention Specialist

ContinuumGlobal Solutions
11.2017 - 02.2025
  • Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, de-escalating situations while finding mutually beneficial resolutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels with proactive communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Negotiated contract renewals, securing continued business partnerships with satisfied clients.
  • Built constructive customer relationships to improve loyalty and recommendations.
  • Evaluated current customer retention strategies and recommended improvements.
  • Conducted regular account reviews, addressing concerns and presenting solutions to retain customers.
  • Gathered feedback from departing customers to identify areas for improvement in products or services offered.
  • Utilized advanced skills in solving problems and making accurate decisions to implement strategies that brought about immediate results.

Billing Specialist

Alorica
09.2013 - 10.2017
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Collaborated with the collections team to recover overdue payments from clients, maintaining cash flow and minimizing writeoffs.
  • Maintained detailed records of each account''s payment history, providing easy access to information for audit and analysis purposes.
  • Reduced errors in financial records by conducting regular audits of billed accounts.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.

Education

High School Equivalent -

Western Technical
El Paso, TX
06.2008

Skills

  • Customer feedback analysis
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Retention marketing
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Customer relations
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Microsoft office
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Retention Specialist

ContinuumGlobal Solutions
11.2017 - 02.2025

Billing Specialist

Alorica
09.2013 - 10.2017

High School Equivalent -

Western Technical
Julia Calhoun