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Kelly Connolly Smith

Plumas Lake,CA

Summary

Adept at managing high-stress situations using active listening and empathy. I enhanced customer satisfaction significantly at Blue Shield of California. Skilled in communication, both verbal and written, my teamwork and active listening abilities contributed to exceeding services level expectations, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical for enhanced customer service excellence. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Correspondence Phone Support - Intermediate

Blue Shield of CA
11.2020 - Current

• Time Management

• Ability to work under pressure with extenuating circumstances

• Ability to keep on task, meet target deadlines, and organize projects

• Verbal Communication / Email Correspondence

• Active Display of Empathy and Listening Skills

• Complaint Resolution

• Teamwork and Collaboration

Senior Customer Support Representative

Vision Service Plan
09.2019 - 05.2020

· Assisting Members and Dr. Offices with resolving issues with claims and General Support

· Policy and Procedures for resolving customer complaint and grievances

· Accurate completion of necessary documentation, letters and form processing

· Effectively educating, and influencing members and prospective members on the value of VSP

Route Service Sales Representative

Auto-Chlor System
10.2017 - 01.2019

· Work a designated route in a territory, driving company van.

· Perform full service walk-through service at each customer site.

· Build relationships with customers, ensure expectations are met.

· Upsell additional products and services.

· Deliver and replenish chemical supply based on needs.

Customer Service Advocate

Verizon Wireless
07.2012 - 01.2017

● Resolve service problems by determining the root cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem

● Expediting correction or adjustments while following up to ensure resolution has been met

● Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results

● Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

● Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing key performance metrics

● Follow escalation and complaint procedures in order to ensure that all customer escalations and complaints are tracked

Global Enterprise Advisor

Verizon Wireless
01.2003 - 06.2012

• Analyzed needs of my customers for sales of devices on an enterprise scale

• Working with customers help desk to identify and solve device and network issues

• Prepared and analyze customized reports by requested deadlines that provide critical information regarding costs and savings

• 90% success rate for implementing recommended rate plan changes and preventing overage charges

• Strong working knowledge of corporate contracts, finance approval process, and E&G contract partnership

• Conducted regular account audits to ensure compliance with corporate contract

• Monitored emails for the Galaxy Nexus Holiday Promotion, and facilitated trainings to order processing teams on process for 4G SIM only activations

• Primary Global Enterprise Advisor for Apple, inc. provided on call support during the launch of the iPhone 4s

• Supported Apple Inc. during the equipment testing phase which included executive requests and bulk activations for PR events

• Managed 3,000 line migration to Apple’s custom contracted pricing with minimal defects.

Education

High School Diploma -

C.K. McClatchy
Sacramento, CA
06-1997

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Entry
  • Call center experience
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Correspondence Phone Support - Intermediate

Blue Shield of CA
11.2020 - Current

Senior Customer Support Representative

Vision Service Plan
09.2019 - 05.2020

Route Service Sales Representative

Auto-Chlor System
10.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Service Advocate

Verizon Wireless
07.2012 - 01.2017

Global Enterprise Advisor

Verizon Wireless
01.2003 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

C.K. McClatchy
Kelly Connolly Smith