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Lauren Branton

Chicago,IL

Summary

Astute Call Center professional offering polished communication skills. Brings excellent organizational skills and talent for overcoming customer objections. Self-motivated and true team player.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Working Solutions
01.2025 - Current
  • Respond to customer requests via phone regarding reservations for over 40K 4 and 5 star hotels for Sabre.
  • Met average call time and quality assurance benchmarks.
  • Liaise with sales, marketing, and management teams to deliver specific scripts developed to enhance customer service.
  • Promote superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services.
  • Create a welcoming, positive experiences.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Alpine/Sykes
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Responded to calls and live chats for several different assignments over the years.
  • Documented and detailed calls and complaints using call center's CRM database.
  • Helped large volume of customers with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Escalated complicated customer account issues to supervisors and help desk workers.
  • Detailed payment options and explained price, receipt and billing details to customers.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly.

Transcriptionist

GoTranscript
01.2020 - 03.2022

Used headsets and transcribing software to transcribe different assignments i.e. conference presentations, TV scripts, recorded phone calls, meetings, etc.

  • Assignments were both verbatim and non-verbatim following a style guide.
  • Reviewed and edited completed transcriptions and returned within a set timeframe.

Education

Master of Science - Theological Studies

McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Live chat support
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Call center operations
  • Customer service
  • Supportive demeanor
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Sales and upselling
  • Professional phone voice
  • Prioritization and scheduling

Timeline

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Working Solutions
01.2025 - Current

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Alpine/Sykes
07.2022 - 11.2024

Transcriptionist

GoTranscript
01.2020 - 03.2022

Master of Science - Theological Studies

McCormick Theological Seminary

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Roosevelt University