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Michael Lewter

Mobile,AL

Summary

Proven leader in customer support, adept at escalation handling and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at PowerSchool. Leveraged excellent communication to mentor staff across states, driving performance improvements. Skilled in active listening, consistently exceeded targets through effective training and coaching, achieving notable customer service excellence.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Support Supervisor

PowerSchool
Mobile, AL
11.2019 - 08.2024
  • Supervised staff in multiple states (remotely) and established clear performance expectations for this support team.
  • Conducted weekly 1x1 performance evaluations for team members, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for growth within the organization.
  • Analyzed individual and team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Reported team performance and trends to Support Leadership on a daily basis.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed customer feedback regularly, identifying trends in common issues and recommending product enhancements accordingly.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.

Customer Support Technician

PowerSchool
Mobile, AL
11.2001 - 10.2019
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently through diligent work ethic and commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Delivered personalized solutions by actively listening to customers'' concerns and adapting problem-solving techniques accordingly.
  • Provided remote assistance to customers, effectively resolving issues without the need for on-site visits.
  • Provided exceptional support with comprehensive troubleshooting guides, empowering customers to resolve minor issues independently.
  • Conducted both on-site and remote / webinar training seminars to increase customer knowledge and build rapport.

Family Support Worker

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
Floral City, FL
09.1994 - 09.2001
  • Interviewed teens with behavioral issues to determine if they were an acceptable candidate for our facility.
  • Worked with families of teens at our facility to report their progress.
  • Gave suggestions for healthy steps the families could take to improve behavior at home.
  • Conducted bi-monthly group meetings with multiple families from a given area to promote healthy behavior and constructive interactions in the home environments.
  • Facilitated weekend visits for families to interact in a healthy and controlled environment at our facility.
  • Completed bi-monthly progress reports that recorded patient improvements and/or set backs in their treatment.

Summer Worker

St. Joe Paper Company
Port St. Joe, FL
05.1990 - 08.1993

This was completed in the summers, from May to August, in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.

  • Maintenance on service trucks to keep them operational: oil changes, tire changes and rotations, cleaning
  • Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects by following directions from supervisors. Including: operation of farm tractor with bush-hog, planting new pine tree orchard, control burns of multiple dozens of acres of timberland.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
08.1994

Skills

  • Escalation Handling
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff Motivation
  • Account Management
  • Customer Service
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Customer Support Supervisor

PowerSchool
11.2019 - 08.2024

Customer Support Technician

PowerSchool
11.2001 - 10.2019

Family Support Worker

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
09.1994 - 09.2001

Summer Worker

St. Joe Paper Company
05.1990 - 08.1993

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

The University of West Florida
Michael Lewter