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Karina Gaona

Elgin,IL

Summary

Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. Resourceful Customer Service Representative known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, ensuring smooth operations in customer service environments. Excel in listening, empathy, and patience, which are crucial for addressing customer needs effectively and building positive relationships. Customer-focused professional with a background in customer service roles. Known for providing top-notch client support while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Strengths include exceptional communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Proven track record of consistently improving operational processes to enhance the overall customer experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Automated Health Systems Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Conducted regular follow-up calls with customers after resolving their issues.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Provided written translations of legal, medical, and technical documents.
  • Reviewed audio recordings or video files requiring translation services.
  • Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa for various clients.
  • Interpreted conversations between Spanish-speaking clients and English-speaking staff members.

Customer Service Manager

Dental Radiance
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions.
  • Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.

Receptionist Manager

Estrella Dental
Elgin, IL
05.2013 - 07.2017
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained security protocols by monitoring access control systems, issuing visitor badges, and overseeing keycard usage.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

Vector company
Palatine, IL
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • Provided accurate information about products and services to customers.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elgin High School
Elgin, IL
05-2011

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Order tracking
  • Technical support
  • Billing procedures
  • Document translation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Automated Health Systems Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2025

Customer Service Manager

Dental Radiance
08.2017 - 09.2021

Receptionist Manager

Estrella Dental
05.2013 - 07.2017

Customer Service Representative

Vector company
06.2011 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Elgin High School
Karina Gaona