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Lou Ann Sams

Jacksonville,Arkansas

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Customer Care ChampionNew Employee Classroom CoachSupport Coach

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Summary

Successful Customer Service Representative who excels in a fast-paced atmosphere. I thrive in busy call centers with 10+ years of expertise —I handled 200+ inbound calls daily. Proven expert in billing support, escalations, and elevating customer experience, with a stellar record of resolving complex issues and de-escalating upset customers under pressure. A strong track record of resolving complex issues and de-escalating upset customers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Champion

Verizon Wireless
Little Rock, Arkansas
08.2005 - 12.2025
  • History in managing high-call volume of inbound calls.
  • Maintain first call resolution.
  • Documenting custom concerns and disclosing all offerings for products.

New Employee Classroom Coach

Verizon Wireless
Little Rock, AR
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Train new employees’ on policy and procedures.
  • Provided real-time coaching.
  • Assisted with classroom training and completed observations.
  • Here are six original resume statements for the role of Classroom Coach at Verizon Wireless, designed to fill responsibility gaps and align with the existing work history provided:
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to enhance onboarding processes for new hires.
  • Facilitated ongoing workshops that reinforced product knowledge and customer engagement techniques.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, adjusting content as necessary.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to identify skill gaps and tailor coaching interventions accordingly.

Support Coach

Verizon Wireless
Little Rock, AR
03.2012 - 01.2015
  • Supported front-line agents by answering questions, reviewing difficult cases and coached them through challenging customer situations.
  • Handled escalated calls that agents could not resolve.
  • Provided higher level problem solving and decision making.
  • Gave feedback and informal coaching to agents on call handling, tone and accurate billing explanations.

Education

Studies - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Houston, TX
05-2011

Studies - Office Technology

Bossier Parish College
Bossier, LA
12-2004

Certificate - Office Technology

Control Data Institution
Houston, Tx
11-1986

Diploma - undefined

North Desoto High School
Stonewall, LA
05-1983

Skills

  • High-Volume Multitasking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Customer Service
  • Strong Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Retention
  • Data Proficiency
  • Active Listening

Languages

English

Timeline

New Employee Classroom Coach

Verizon Wireless
02.2016 - 01.2018

Support Coach

Verizon Wireless
03.2012 - 01.2015

Customer Care Champion

Verizon Wireless
08.2005 - 12.2025

Diploma - undefined

North Desoto High School

Certificate - Office Technology

Control Data Institution

Studies - Office Technology

Bossier Parish College

Studies - Business Management

University of Phoenix