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Melissa Floyd

Grimesland,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative/VIP Customer Team Member

Overton's/Camping World
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes
  • Preserved revenue streams by utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, offering refunds as last resort to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.

Answering Service Operator

Creative
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Maintained high level of customer service through friendly and polite demeanor
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department
  • Collected and verified directory information, including telephone numbers, addresses and proper spelling of names
  • Relayed and transcribed written and verbal messages
  • Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.

Tax Preparer

Liberty Tax Service
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement
  • Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns
  • Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas
  • Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation
  • Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for all types of organizations and entities, including individuals.

Customer Service Representative

NEW Crop
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities in course of delivery of support services.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.
  • Maintained excellent levels of customer service by efficiently meeting customer needs for all types of satellite systems.

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
07.2009 - 04.2011
  • Suggested new procedure to persuade cancelling customers to stay with company.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.
  • Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.
  • Evaluated and responded to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support assistance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences

South University
Savannah, GA
07.2023

High School Diploma -

D H Conley High School
06.2008

Skills

  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Sales expertise
  • Complaint resolution
  • Good listening skills
  • Technical Support
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Office Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Customer Service Representative/VIP Customer Team Member

Overton's/Camping World
09.2016 - 01.2021

Answering Service Operator

Creative
08.2015 - 09.2016

Tax Preparer

Liberty Tax Service
11.2014 - 04.2016

Customer Service Representative

NEW Crop
11.2012 - 12.2013

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
07.2009 - 04.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences

South University

High School Diploma -

D H Conley High School
Melissa Floyd