To obtain a challenging remote position that will utilize my experience as a Customer Care/Service Representative in a fast-paced environment that will allow for personal growth and career advancement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Tax Agent
Sykes Enterprises TurboTax/Intuit Program
05.2020 - 06.2024
Answer inbound calls during the tax season, providing solutions using tools to complete their transactions regarding their tax return
Research several tools to view customers’ information to verify the tax product they selected and/or advise them of the correct product to fit their needs
Process refunds and/or process payment due for the product fees
Assess the situation and determine whether the call needs to be transferred to another area for handling
Constant interaction with Supervisors, Agent Assist, and Team Leaders discussing different situations as needed for help/job aides via chat
Update case files by changing the current status level from open to the next level depending on what action was taken while handling the situation
Documenting the case file assigned for future reference
Create a new case file if additional information is requested while handling the call.
Produced briefs, located records and organized documentation to support court cases.
Recommended financial solutions in relation to tax implications.
Responded to taxpayer questions and helped individuals complete and file tax documentation.
Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.
Interpreted and applied federal and state tax codes for personal, business and corporate taxes.
Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Professionally negotiated and dealt with taxpayers in confrontational situations.
Conducted call audits to assess interaction quality, accuracy and service success.
Reviewed established accounting systems and historical information to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing methods and controls.
Kept case data and contact information up to date to expedite proceedings.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Customer Care Professional
Sitel Capital One Core Program
03.2020 - 05.2020
Answer inbound calls daily that had to be answered within 25 seconds of the previous call ending
Verifying the customer manually by obtaining the customer’s first name, last name, and zip code if the customer's profile didn’t auto-populate
The use of a two-step authentication is performed to validate the caller/customer
Opened a new case file to request identification documents if customers failed the verification
Maintained and updated customer profile information in the system as requested by the customer
Acquired detailed knowledge of the different products and services the company offered to provide excellent service to our customers/callers
Constant interaction with the Team Lead and the use of other tools needed to handle the customers' concerns
Adherence to the company’s policies on ethics and integrity
Process payments on multiple cards in a person's profile manually if the customer/caller is unable to process the transaction through the automated system
Handle the closing of an account upon the customer’s request after verifying the status of the account.
Education
GED -
Ball High
Galveston, TX
12.1974 - 12.1974
Skills
Detailed oriented
Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
Excellent in abiding by Confidentiality
Self-accountability
Excellent in call center/contact
Effective time management
Email software, Database Software, Scanners
Printers, 10-Key, Internet Browsers (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, etc)
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kronos/PunchApp