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Karen L Meredith

Norwood,MA

Summary

Customer Service Representative who maintains a high level of professionalism, patience and efficiency to minimize customer dissatisfaction and increase customer loyalty. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Exela Technologies, Source HOV
Norwood , Massachusetts
09.2018 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.

Customer Communications Agent

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Boston, MA
04.2007 - 09.2017

Recruited to handle a high volume of incoming queue calls from customers regarding all aspects of MBTA services.

  • Respond to customer inquiries regarding scheduling, trip planning, and products.
  • Demonstrating genuine caring for all customer issues with the highest level of customer service possible.
  • Take customer complaints and forward to appropriate company department for resolution Where possible, providing immediate resolution for customer issues.
  • Inform customers of how their complaint(s) were resolved once information is received from area via email, letter, or telephone.
  • Track trends to identify problem areas for supervisory or upper management intervention and/or resolution.
  • Utilized great decision making, conflict resolution skills, and ability to multi-task.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Associates Degree - Business Management

Aquinas College

Skills

Account management, B2B, billing, Call Center, conflict resolution, customer satisfaction, customer service, customer care, Database, decision making, email, Inventory, Excel, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Word, Positioning, quality, quality assurance, research, Sales Support, scheduling, strategy, supervisory, technical assistance, Telecom, telephone, time management, transportation, troubleshooting, upgrades

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Heat (Customer Retention Database)
  • Transit Master (Global Positioning Software)
  • ATIS - Automatic Trip Itinerary Software
  • Internet and Corporate Intranet
  • Point of Sale Software (Equipment/Inventory)
  • Outlook

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Exela Technologies, Source HOV
09.2018 - Current

Customer Communications Agent

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
04.2007 - 09.2017

Associates Degree - Business Management

Aquinas College
Karen L Meredith