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Lorianne Ridley

Rochester,NY

Summary

Communicative professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Enthusiastic client services professional with strong background directly interfacing with industry customers. Well-versed in products, services and consumer trends. Dependable achiever committed to holding highest ethical standards and maintaining customer trust.

Skills

  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Customer Support
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Call Center Operations
  • Hardware Diagnostics
  • Attention to Detail
  • Help Desk Support
  • Tracking and Documentation
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Active Listening
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Recruiting Clients
  • Articulate and Persuasive
  • Property Research
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Work History

Licensed Real Estate Agent

eXp Realty, LLC
Rochester, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Attended progress meetings and cold call sessions to hone lead generation skills.
  • Cold called clients to obtain exclusives.
  • Served as local real estate expert, advising customers on market dynamics and home prices.
  • Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.

Regional Support Router

Charter Communications, Spectrum
Rochester, NY
04.2019 - Current
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
  • Routed technicians to calls for service.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • 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.
  • Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
  • Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.

Customer Service Agent

Charter Communications, Spectrum
Rochester, NY
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Resolved service requests by individually troubleshooting and addressing user issues.
  • Handled customer service issues by providing guidance or escalating for advanced support.
  • Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via telephone.
  • Walked customers through common phone hardware and software configurations to maximize service functionality.
  • Demonstrated advanced product knowledge to solve customer issues.
  • Developed and maintained strong relations with customers to meet quality expectations.

Dispatcher

ADT Security
Rochester, NY
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked directly with field leadership to assign and ensure the completion of both service and installation appointments.

Technical Support Representative

ADT Security
Rochester, NY
11.2008 - 02.2017
  • Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
  • Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
  • Responded to emergency calls routed by automatic distribution system.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Tested equipment, connections and signals to verify security system functionality.
  • Used knowledge to assist customer with troubleshooting system issues.
  • Assisted customers with the setup and usage of remote monitoring devices such as DVR's NVR's and IP cameras.

Personal Care Assistant

Venture Forthe
Rochester , NY
01.2006 - 11.2008
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.

Group Home Manager

Cerebral Palsy of WNY
Buffalo, NY
05.2002 - 01.2006
  • Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how to appropriately interact with residents.
  • Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.
  • Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.
  • Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
  • Monitored and provided residents with assistance for bathing, dressing and other basic hygiene needs.
  • Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
  • Supervised group home for 12 residents with behavioral and developmental disabilities issues by motivating direction of 10-member team.

Education

Human Services

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
06.2005

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
Lorianne Ridley