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Kimberly Williams

Kimberly Williams

Customer Service Professional
Columbia,United States

Summary

  • Talented Customer Service Professional bringing over 25 years of call center work experience in inbound, outbound and blended environments. Maintains positive client relations and solves problems with excellent communication skills. Hardworking professional possesses knowledge of management methods and techniques.

Work History

Customer Service Manager

Amazon
Mount Juliet, TN
10.2016 - Current
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to maintain accuracy while working with customers to answer questions and address payment issues.
  • Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
  • Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.
  • Assessed call center trends to identify improvement opportunities and devise forward-thinking approaches to better align processes with intended results.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Built partnerships with diverse internal teams and sales, finance and operations departments to streamline processes.
  • Conferred with sales teams and team leaders to communicate targets, boost revenue and improve promotional strategies.
  • Contacted existing and prospective customers by phone or email on consistent basis, which resulted in regularly surpassing sales targets.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes.
  • Monitored customer service operations to assess agent performance and provide feedback.

Lead Service and Credit Call Center Representative

Macy's Corporation
Cool Springs, TN
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
  • Engaged in learning and development opportunities to promote continued performance improvement.
  • Sought out training opportunities to enhance customer relationship management abilities and further boost satisfaction scores.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, responding to inquiries and handling telephone requests.
  • Processed debit and credit card and electronic check payments.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Collaborated with shipping team to correct mistakes, track shipments and handle damage claims.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Communicated professionally with colleagues, freelancers and clients.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.

Member Service Health Insurance Assistant Manager

Aetna US Healthcare (Bought Prudential Health)
San Diego, CA
08.2010 - 01.2014
  • Communicated with staff, patients and healthcare providers to encourage highest quality of service.
  • Directed strategic workforce planning, performance management, and benefits administration.
  • Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
  • Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Teamed with the Claim department to create organization's mission and vision statements.

Medical Support Call Center Staff Memeber

Prudential Healthcare (Aetna Bought Them)
Cranbury, NJ
09.2007 - 08.2010
  • Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
  • Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Group Reservation Hotel Coordinator

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego, CA
02.2002 - 10.2007
  • Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences and other events, providing best available room rates.
  • Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Amazon
10.2016 - Current

Lead Service and Credit Call Center Representative

Macy's Corporation
01.2014 - 11.2016

Member Service Health Insurance Assistant Manager

Aetna US Healthcare (Bought Prudential Health)
08.2010 - 01.2014

Medical Support Call Center Staff Memeber

Prudential Healthcare (Aetna Bought Them)
09.2007 - 08.2010

Group Reservation Hotel Coordinator

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
02.2002 - 10.2007

Associate of Applied Business - Business Management And Communications

Cuyamaca College

Education

Associate of Applied Business - Business Management And Communications

Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
06.1994

Skills

  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Budgeting and reporting
  • Personnel training and development
  • Customer-focused
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Skilled trainer
  • Sales proficiency
  • Account management
  • Complaint resolution
Kimberly WilliamsCustomer Service Professional