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LaToya Stephenson

LaToya Stephenson

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Upbeat Customer Service professional bringing 15 customer service and 7 year background in call center settings. Well-spoken and friendly with excellent practical problem-solving skills. Accustomed to working in team-oriented, fast-paced environments. Expertise in using diplomatic communication to defuse escalated situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Evicore
St Louis, MO
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Answered average of 100 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
  • Communicated professionally with colleagues, freelancers and clients.
  • Answering over 100 outbound and inbound calls from Dr officers and Facilities

Call Center Representative

CareSTL Health
St. Louis, MO
09.2019 - 02.2021


  • Answered average of 80 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
  • Received in-bound calls and initiated out-bound daily calls to introduce customers to products and services offered.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Entered daily data in computer systems and documented office activities.

Appointment scheduler, Customer Service Representative

Dmj Auto & Body Repair LLC
St. Louis, MO
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Greet customers.
  • Answer phones.
  • Set appointments.
  • File invoices for car repairs.
  • Set appointments with salespeople and potential customers.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.

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  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
  • Addressed client inquiries and updated database information.

Call center agent

Convergys
Hazelwood, MO
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Take calls from customer.
  • Help them get into there accounts with information provided from customers.
  • Help purchase movie tickets over phone.
  • Transfer calls to theaters.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Analyzed and escalated complaints, issues and grievances to designated departments for investigation and response.
  • Assisted 80 customers in average 5 by answering questions, responding to inquiries and handling telephone requests.
  • Applied strong communication and negotiation skills regarding refunds and merchandise exchanges.
  • Entered customer interaction details in sales system to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
  • Entered customer information into customized computer system with Outlook to document and organize client records.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction .
  • Resolved over 20 customer issues per shift by researching and exploring answers, implementing solutions and escalating unresolved problems to upper management.
  • Sought out training opportunities to enhance customer relationship management abilities and further boost satisfaction scores.
  • Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
  • Received multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.

Sales Associate, Sales associate

Metro by T-Mobile
St. Louis, MO
02.2017 - 04.2017
  • Greet Customers as they enter store Help them with deciding on a good phone plane Sold cell phones and accessories.
  • Processed customer transactions.
  • Maximized sales transactions.
  • Monitored inventory.
  • Restocked merchandise.
  • Organized new merchandise.
  • Responsible for general cleaning.
  • Helped ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Worked as team lead.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.

Photographer

Mom365
Saint Charles, MO
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Greeting New Moms.
  • Setting up background for baby's first pic.
  • Taking pictures of the newborn.
  • Going over price packages.
  • Selling picture packages and accessories.
  • Calling in orders for fast delivery for customer satisfaction.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 150 shoots.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
  • Produced album publicity photo sessions for artists.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.

Sales Associate

Marshalls
Maplewood, MO
11.2010 - 09.2016
  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
  • Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
  • Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
  • Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
  • Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
  • Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.
  • Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
  • Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
  • Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
  • Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
  • Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
  • Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.

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Waitress

AMBASSADOR NITE CLUB
St. Louis, MO
09.2007 - 12.2009
  • Collect money for drinks served.
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
  • Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
  • Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
  • Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.

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  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

RIVERVIEW GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Transaction Processing
  • Call Documentation
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Translation and Interpretation Services
  • Order and Refund Processing
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • 34 wpm Typing Speed
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Customer Account Management
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Proactive Self-Starter
  • Team-Oriented and Cooperative
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Establishing and Maintaining Customer Relationships
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite
  • Inventory Management
  • Multi-Line Phone Systems
  • First-Tier Technical Support
  • Membership Inquiries and Renewals
  • Sales Report Generation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Merchandise Orders and Exchanges
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Product Recommendations
  • Computer Skills
  • Business Development
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Policies and Procedures Adherence
  • Sales Quota Achievement
  • Process Improvement
  • Patient and Empathetic
  • Work Prioritization
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • LiveChat Messaging
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Refunds and Returns Management
  • Database Management
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Billing Adjustments and Refunds
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Invoice Preparation and Processing
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Call Volume and Quality Metrics

Timeline

Customer Service Representative - Evicore
04.2022 - Current
Call Center Representative - CareSTL Health
09.2019 - 02.2021
Appointment scheduler, Customer Service Representative - Dmj Auto & Body Repair LLC
03.2019 - 09.2020
Call center agent - Convergys
08.2018 - 07.2019
Sales Associate, Sales associate - Metro by T-Mobile
02.2017 - 04.2017
Photographer - Mom365
01.2017 - 04.2017
Sales Associate - Marshalls
11.2010 - 09.2016
Waitress - AMBASSADOR NITE CLUB
09.2007 - 12.2009
RIVERVIEW GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL - High School Diploma,
LaToya Stephenson