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Makka JOHNSON

Uniontown,PA

Summary

Twenty-five years of call center experience with 15 years of leadership experience with small scale recruiting. Two years of high volume recruiting achieving 98.6% class fill rate in the first year and 106% class fill rate YTD. My customer service experience includes multiple industries such as wireless communications, cable and satellite, wireline tech support, banking and insurance. I’ve work with all levels of customers including the average consumer, government employees, business executive and Four-Star Generals. I’ve been the dedicated leader of teams spanning from one to 25 people. Working with cross-functional teams promoted growth and enhanced my experience. I have developed a strong understanding of what a great employee is and lead by example every day.

Achieved 100% of recruiting targets while enhancing candidate experience and improving hiring metrics. Skilled in team management and performance improvement, driving success for both clients and candidates.

Dynamic recruiter with extensive experience in team management and human resource strategies. Known for fostering relationships and enhancing performance, contributing to significant improvements in hiring metrics and overall team engagement.

Proven track record in high-volume recruiting and team performance management. Expertise in customer service and relationship development, dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Resourceful and meticulous recruiter with several years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.

Successful professional with several years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.

Methodical and well-coordinated administrative professional well-versed in recruitment strategies. Comfortable multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Proficient in organizing schedules and paperwork.

Highly skilled Recruiter with proven track record in talent acquisition and management. Demonstrated ability to strategize, develop, and implement effective recruitment plans, leveraging understanding of labor market trends and hiring practices. Proficient in building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring timely communication and transparency throughout process. Successful in driving organizational growth by sourcing top industry talent.

Strategic Recruiter known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Excel in candidate sourcing, interview technique development, and relationship building. Strong in communication, negotiation, and organizational skills which are leveraged to excel in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

NiSource
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints using effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided timely information on services.
  • Processed service requests and ensured accurate data entry into systems.
  • Educated customers on company policies and product offerings clearly.
  • Maintained records of customer interactions for future reference and analysis.
  • Utilized feedback to improve service quality and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.

Recruiter

Teletech
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Achieve 100% of assigned associate recruiting targets.
  • Recruiters recruit high quality candidates in order to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals associated with each client hiring goal.
  • Understand key business objectives, timeframes, legal issues, and requirements associated with each new client.
  • Implement high-volume sourcing strategies to attract candidates that meet the client’s specifications.
  • Partner with the appropriate corporate support team for the following tasks: writing creative ads, posting ads on internet job boards and placing advertisements in newspapers, and searching resume databases (both internal and external) for quality candidates as required.
  • Improve the key success metrics associated with hiring goals.
  • Act as a talent ambassador for TTEC within the local community.
  • Ensure a positive experience for every candidate.
  • Develop a tight schedule for processing candidates.

Team Lead

Teletech
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for a team's performance, development, mentoring, and coaching to meet and continuously improve both TeleTech and client metrics for inbound and outbound calling.
  • Focus on team performance providing motivation and support to enhance engagement and success in attaining targets and goals.
  • Holds team accountable for meeting all performance indicators/metrics using reporting tools and techniques such as Kronos, Empower, monitoring calls, team meetings, and one‐on‐ones.
  • Was visible on the floor and/or visible on the buddy list and in chat and are available primarily for associates questions, issues, and customer escalations; ensure a quality customer experience on every call, resolution of issues, attendance, reliability, and reduction of attrition.
  • Lead staff in accordance with policies and procedures of TeleTech.
  • Responsible to meet team productivity and quality goals.

Supervisor

Verizon Wireless
05.2012 - 11.2015
  • Effectively coached and developed team which led to overall quality improvements.
  • Team performance improved from 85% to 100% from August to October in the offline GCO Fulfillment team.
  • Fostered teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the team.
  • Developed efficiency –enhancing tools/process improvements that make it possible to be hands on with team and reduced administrative tasks.
  • Successfully motivate employees to stretch in performance, which has resulted in a performing rating in quarter two and three, and leading in quarter four 2012.
  • Led my team on the shrink initiative increasing our numbers from low 29.72% January month end to 73.33% October MTD.
  • Increased my Rep NPS from 68.16% month ending January 2013 to 91.67% MTD October and 80.65% YTD.
  • Increased Company NPS from 32.14% month ending January 2013 to 66.67% MTD October and 58.25% YTD.
  • Created a follow up team to contribute to the decrease of 2 hour and 3 day repeats which Team Grandy is Best in Class.
  • Top Supervisor in GCO for 2013.
  • 3rd Quarter Peak Award Winner for being in the top 2% in the GCO.
  • Managed the successful hire from selection through transition of two new hire classes for State and Local GCO in 2014.

Education

Master’s Degree - Master’s of Management in Human Resources

University of phoenix

Master’s degree - Master of Business Administration

University of phoenix

BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Bachelor of Science

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Customer Service
  • Management
  • Relationship Development
  • Complaint Handling & Resolution
  • Teambuilding & Training
  • Human Resource Management
  • Interviewing
  • Performance Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Sourcing

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

NiSource
01.2022 - Current

Recruiter

Teletech
12.2019 - 10.2021

Team Lead

Teletech
06.2019 - 12.2020

Supervisor

Verizon Wireless
05.2012 - 11.2015

Master’s Degree - Master’s of Management in Human Resources

University of phoenix

Master’s degree - Master of Business Administration

University of phoenix

BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Bachelor of Science

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Makka JOHNSON