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Katina Callis

Newport News,VA

Summary

Results-driven customer service professional with more than a decade of experience in the customer service arena. Track record of conferring with customers by telephone or correspondence to provide information about products or services. In- depth knowledge of principles and processes of customer needs assessment, exceeding quality standards of services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Exceptional call center representative experience with 15 years of experience providing professional customer service, delivering excellent time management, and multitasking.
  • Competent at managing responsibilities in a high-volume atmosphere.
  • Highly skilled in providing information regarding products and services of the company.
  • Exceptional telephone personality, able to build rapport with every customer.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Operator

Newport News, VA
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Black Boudoir LLC
  • Is a company that caters to women
  • We offer self-care and beauty products, in addition to products that promote wellness of the mind, body, and soul.
  • Performed a full audit of inventory and sales reports, ensuring accuracy
  • Created and managed products, sales, and revenue through Microsoft Excel.
  • Established personal connections with customers, exceeding customer service expectations.
  • Directed and oversaw the creation and management of multiple marketing campaigns, including the implementation of social media, email marketing, and lead generation campaigns.
  • Prepared weekly reports and monthly financial updates.
  • Created a clear business plan to obtain funding.
  • Created a professional business website.

Customer Service Representative

Capital One
, VA
09.2014 - 12.2021
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their credit card accounts and bank accounts, including opening new accounts, taking payments, balance inquiries, balance transfers, charge disputes, and setting up online banking services.
  • Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions.
  • Completed customer follow-ups and responded to customer emails in a timely manner.
  • Researched customer inquiries regarding their accounts using internal banking systems.
  • Identified customer financial needs, goals and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs.

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Customer Service Representative

Cox Communications Inc
Chesapeake, VA
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Identified potential risks associated with retaining existing customers and developed action plans accordingly.
  • Provided detailed reports on customer feedback and retention metrics for management review.
  • Assisted customers in selecting service packages, sales, billing, returns, cancellations, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Dispatched service technicians to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
  • Worked directly with technicians to ensure that the proper service equipment was available at the time of installation.
  • Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.

Customer Service Representative

Sprint Corporation
Hampton, VA
05.2008 - 02.2012
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat. Provided assistance with taking payments, service activation, and device troubleshooting.
  • Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.
  • Handle supervisor calls and escalated issues as the first line of the management team.
  • Proactively coached and assisted customer care representatives in identifying improvement opportunities and developing appropriate action plans to achieve the desired performance level.
  • Maintained 100% positive feedback from customer surveys.
  • Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and increasing sales by an average of 30% annually.

Customer Service Representative

TRG Customer Solutions
Newport News, VA
12.2006 - 03.2008
  • Answered inbound calls from potential customers who were interested in Verizon services
  • Established business relationships with prospective customers while analyzing the needs of the customer and closing sales
  • Educated clients on new product capabilities, while generating over $50k in new revenue opportunities
  • Supported the technical needs of clients with an average of 150 calls per day.
  • Provided performance metrics and trend reports to management, aiding in overall operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
05-2026

Medical Billing And Coding Certification

Professional Academy of Health Care Reimbursement
Hampton, VA
09-2012

Skills

  • Customer service, Billing and Bookkeeping, Medical Terminology, Communication skills, Computer skills, Microsoft office, Typing, Analysis skills, Windows, Sales
  • Supervising experience, Computer literacy, Maintenance, Help desk, Operating systems, Software troubleshooting
  • Finance, Management Experience, Social Media Management, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Communication skills
  • Microsoft excel, Leadership, Travel Coordination, Time management, Team Building, Teamwork

Timeline

Owner and Operator

01.2022 - 01.2024

Customer Service Representative

Capital One
09.2014 - 12.2021

Customer Service Representative

Cox Communications Inc
03.2013 - 09.2014

Customer Service Representative

Sprint Corporation
05.2008 - 02.2012

Customer Service Representative

TRG Customer Solutions
12.2006 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Tidewater Community College

Medical Billing And Coding Certification

Professional Academy of Health Care Reimbursement
Katina Callis