Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Kala Smith

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
Bossier , LA
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

CurrentCustomer Service Representative

American Screening Corp
Shreveport, LA
10.2019
  • Customer relations Complaint resolution Account updates
  • Time management Microsoft Word Order processing, Answer 50-100 inbound calls each day to handle various concerns, give order updates, and close sales
  • Followed up with previously assisted customers to offer additional support and check satisfaction with resolutions
  • Protected customer and company information with strict use of established security procedures
  • Assisted customers with order inquiries, tracking deliveries and resolving shipping concerns
  • Completed new customer orders in Sage CRM system.

Manager

Sonic Drive
Shreveport, LA
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps requiring retraining
  • De-escalated conflicts to restore team harmony and resolve customer concerns
  • Managed paperwork for business operations, personnel files, and legal requirements such as taxes and business permits
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep business finances on track.

Customer Service Representative

BHS Data Management
Bossier, LA
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Answered multi line phone system
  • Accurately enter data for the processing of KCS employee payroll
  • Kept upload errors low by carefully checking source data for errors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Airline High School
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Needs Assessment
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution

Certification

Property and casualty insurance license

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
09.2020 - 02.2022

CurrentCustomer Service Representative

American Screening Corp
10.2019

Manager

Sonic Drive
01.2017 - 10.2019

Customer Service Representative

BHS Data Management
03.2016 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Airline High School
Kala Smith