Hi, I’m
LINDA AKHIDENOR
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tomblaze International ServicesHouston, TX
Customer Service Representative
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
- Set up and activated customer accounts.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution.
- Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
- Made outbound calls to obtain account information.
- Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
- Mentored new employees on procedures and policies to maximize team performance.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
- Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
- Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
- Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing.
- Adjusted bills and refunded money to resolve customers' service or billing complaints.
- Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
- Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
- Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
- Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
- Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
- Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
- Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.
- Strengthened customer retention by offering discount options.
- Recommended improvements in products, service and billing methods to management to prevent future problems.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings [Number]% by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions and resolving issues quickly.
Education
IDEAL PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTEFlorida Gardens, FL
Bachelor of Science from NURSING
03.2018
OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITYNIGERIA
Bachelor of Arts from INDUSTRIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS
03.2008
Skills
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Call Management
- Scheduling
- Report Generation
- Data Collection
- Information Security
- Upselling and Cross-Selling
- Product Knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Consultative Sales
- Account Updating
- Complaint Resolution
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Call Triaging
- Multi-Task Management
- Report Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF 5 TIMES
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Tomblaze International Services
06.2016 - Current
IDEAL PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Science from NURSING
OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from INDUSTRIAL AND LABOR RELATIONS
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