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Loreen (Lori) D Kemmer

Hoschton,GA

Summary

Customer Support Specialist bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, and providing customized solutions to ensure customer success. Ensuring the long term goal of the customer and company are being met. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Petro-Diamond Incorporated
  • Working summers and vacation time as fill in help with filing. Worked into a full time job.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific billing practices and regulations in order to effectively manage customer account
  • Assisted with timely tax filings
  • Verified Insurance documents for all movements of product

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Petro-Diamond Incorporated
  • Working summers and vacation time as fill in help with filing. Worked into a full time job.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific billing practices and regulations in order to effectively manage customer account
  • Assisted with timely tax filings
  • Verified Insurance documents for all movements of product

Customer Support Specialist

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
  • Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and reduced response times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and improve overall service quality.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement and recommended appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of product offerings to provide accurate information and expert advice to customers.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on specific products or services, providing high-level support to both customers and fellow team members.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Handled escalated support cases with diplomacy and tact, successfully defusing tense situations between the company and its customers.
  • Served customer accounts and technical needs across 30 tickets daily. Consistently meeting productivity and quality targets.

Customer Support Specialist

Navex
06.2015 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
  • Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and reduced response times.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and improve overall service quality.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement and recommended appropriate solutions.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for new team members, promoting best practices in customer support operations.
  • Implemented effective troubleshooting techniques for faster problem resolution and improved customer satisfaction levels.
  • Assisted in the development of user guides, FAQs, and other self-help resources for customers seeking quick answers to common questions.
  • Handled escalated support cases with diplomacy and tact, successfully defusing tense situations between the company and its customers.
  • Monitored performance metrics regularly, identifying trends that indicated opportunities for process improvements or additional training needs within the team.
  • Coordinated communication efforts during critical incidents, keeping stakeholders informed of progress towards resolution and minimizing negative impact on customer relations.
  • Utilized CRM systems effectively to track customer interactions, document detailed case notes, and access relevant account information quickly when needed.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on specific products or services, providing high-level support to both customers and fellow team members.
  • Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss ongoing departmental challenges and propose actionable solutions.
  • Evaluated customer issues and caller trends to determine areas in need of improvement and implement proactive corrections.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.

Self Employed With Various Outsourcing Companies

Self Employed Services
09.2005 - 06.2015
  • Customer service, customer sales and customer retention from home.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Customer Care Representative

N.E.W
11.2008 - 06.2013
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Streamlined call response times for improved customer experience through effective communication techniques.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information and support to customers.
  • Contributed to team success, consistently achieving call center performance metrics.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Delivered comprehensive product support, assisting customers with troubleshooting and usage guidance.
  • Participated in training sessions for new hires, sharing insights on best practices in customer service excellence.
  • Assisted in the development of internal processes aimed at enhancing overall team productivity levels within the call center environment.

Customer Service

AppleOne Employment
11.2004 - 06.2005
  • Helping ADP clients understand and utilize their Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints for customer satisfaction.

Customer Success Specialist

Pyxis
10.1999 - 06.2000
  • Assisting customers with making cellular phone choices
  • Filling in as office manager
  • Ordering products, inventory control, warranty issues, and managing employees.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to assess client status, identify opportunities, and ensure continued success.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge to provide accurate information and effective troubleshooting assistance.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.

Education

Various

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

GED -

Laguna Hills High School
Laguna Hills, CA
05.1986

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Account Monitoring
  • Bank Deposits
  • Customer Relations
  • CRM Software
  • Building rapport
  • Ticket management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Product Knowledge
  • Account updating

References

Personal References furnished upon request.

Additional Information

I volunteered in my son's High School Drama club. This volunteering had me using my skills to coordinate multiple projects to completion. I worked with the other parents and Drama teacher to make sure that we had enough time, materials and people to complete set builds. Made sure we had enough food to feed the kids on show nights. Worked ticket sales and concessions for the various shows. Chaperoned almost 100 kids to ThesCon while managing our stage set, the kids schedules for those with meetings regarding scholarships and making sure kids were in their rooms at curfew and not out at night.


I currently am the president of our Community HOA. I moved to my home and joined the HOA as the Architectural review committee. I loved this position as I got to meet my neighbors and see the changes they wanted to make to our neighborhood and their homes. I was asked to serve as president when our last president moved. In this position I make sure that we adhere to all covenants, work with the other board members on any questions or updates that homeowners would like to make. I work closely with our property management group in maintaining our neighborhood, making sure that all documents/fees are filed correctly and that our budget is in alignment for our expenditures.


I feel my volunteering gives me understanding of working with different people in many roles to make sure that we are all working together for our end goal. This goal can be as simple as maintaining our neighborhoods values to the more difficult goal of bringing a theatre show to production.

Timeline

Customer Support Specialist

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Customer Support Specialist

Navex
06.2015 - 06.2024

Customer Care Representative

N.E.W
11.2008 - 06.2013

Self Employed With Various Outsourcing Companies

Self Employed Services
09.2005 - 06.2015

Customer Service

AppleOne Employment
11.2004 - 06.2005

Customer Success Specialist

Pyxis
10.1999 - 06.2000

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Petro-Diamond Incorporated

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Petro-Diamond Incorporated

Various

Saddleback College

GED -

Laguna Hills High School
Loreen (Lori) D Kemmer