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Karen Brown

Karen Brown

Customer Service/Health and Life Insurance Sales Student/English Tutor
Bay Area,CA

Summary

I am a Customer Service Agent and English Tutor with a combined Business, Customer Service, and English Communication skill set. Furthering customer service talents as a freelance tutor has helped develop the skills of a successful business person. The goal as an employee is to enhance relationships with clients. Skills included are specializing in assessing and connecting with clients quickly while striving to provide exemplary service. Can work collaboratively in a team environment to drive performance and meet established goals. As the first point of contact with the company, I project professionalism and a client-driven focus in all interactions. I have excellent communication, analytical, and people skills. 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

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

English Tutor

Wyzant
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.

English Tutor

Preply
Brookline, Massachusetts
10.2019 - Current
  • Developed student confidence through attentive instruction in English, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate students.
  • Consulted with students to create tailored strategies beyond provided lessons to meet their individual needs.

English Tutor

Course Hero
Redwood City, California
10.2017 - Current
  • Engaged young clients through company website to provide tutoring in English and related subjects.
  • Guided students in subject matters by communicating in email-style format
  • Worked independently with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Applied use of technology and adhered to tight deadlines.

Customer Service Agent

United Call Centers
Miskolc, Hungary
02.2021 - 09.2021

Provide call center customer service remotely.

Current project is serving on hotlines for clinical trials

with IQVIA company (One of which is related to COVID-19 vaccine)

  • Entered customer interaction details in sales system to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
  • Entered customer information into customized computer system with company software to document and organize client records.
  • Facilitated communications through management of inbound and outbound customer calls.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction

English Tutor

Chegg
Santa Clara, California
03.2017 - 01.2021
  • Utilized online chat room with shared whiteboard to perform one-on-one tutoring with students from around the country in English and related subjects.
  • Emphasized focus on approaching problems with students rather than simply showing them solutions to foster better understanding of materials covered.

Education

Health And Life Insurance License - Health And Life Insurance

Kaplan Inc
Boston, MA
02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
2001

Skills

  • Strong Customer Service Focus
  • Analytical
  • Observant
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Patient
  • Problem Resolution
  • Responsive
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Excellent Team Player
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Customer Relations
  • Customer Service

Earlier Experience

Customer Service Associate

The Disney Store

  • Supported Disney Store Mission of creating magical moments for all guests.
  • Connected with guests by asking open-ended questions to assess guest needs and make appropriate suggestions.
  • Maintained brand standards of guest engagement, visual and housekeeping.
  • Drove store results by suggesting additional items to purchase.

Additional positions included:

  • Victoria's Secret - Customer Service Associate
  • Bath & Body Works - Seasonal Customer Associate

Timeline

Customer Service Agent

United Call Centers
02.2021 - 09.2021

English Tutor

Wyzant
04.2020 - Current

English Tutor

Preply
10.2019 - Current

English Tutor

Course Hero
10.2017 - Current

English Tutor

Chegg
03.2017 - 01.2021

Health And Life Insurance License - Health And Life Insurance

Kaplan Inc

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

California State University Dominguez Hills
Karen BrownCustomer Service/Health and Life Insurance Sales Student/English Tutor