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Overview
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Education
Skills
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Certification
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
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Nicole Dent

Trussville,AL

Summary

Customer Service RepreSentative-Customer Service Manager

Senior Customer Service Executive Coach and Manager with over 20+ years of experience in enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and fostering a friendly, collaborative work environment. Proven ability to manage and analyze customer complaints, design effective customer service strategies, and drive successful outcomes across organizations. Dedicated to creating positive customer experiences, building rapport, and maintaining a loyal customer base. Strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, consistently promoting and adapting to organizational changes with flexibility and resilience. Adept at leveraging business acumen to support and advance the organization's vision.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Consultant

Destination Next Travel Agency
Birmingham, AL
02.2021 - Current
  • Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 98% through personalized travel itineraries and exceptional customer service, leading to repeat business and referrals
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service
  • Secured competitive pricing for clients by skillfully negotiating deals with suppliers and vendors on their behalf
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by proactively identifying opportunities to upsell or make additional recommendations based on client preferences
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, restoring trust and maintaining brand reputation
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction

Customer Service Supervisor/Customer Care Representative

T-Mobile
Birmingham, AL
07.2015 - 08.2024
  • Provided guidance and support to junior customer service representatives, including coaching and mentoring.
  • Identified areas of improvement in the customer service process and developed strategies to address them.
  • Developed policies and procedures for handling incoming calls, emails, complaints, returns, refunds.
  • Conducted regular team meetings with customer service staff to discuss issues or changes in policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed feedback from customers to identify trends in order to improve the overall quality of services provided by the department.
  • Performed quality assurance audits on completed transactions by reviewing recordings of phone conversations between customers and agents.
  • Implemented programs designed to increase employee engagement within the team.
  • Evaluated employee performance reviews based on specific criteria set forth by management.
  • Provided day-to-day leadership to cultivate environment that exemplified company values.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado Christian University
Colorado
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills, AL
06-1997

Skills

  • Call Center Experience
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Development
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Technical Support
  • Time Management
  • Travel Industry Experience
  • Typing Proficiency 55 wpm
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Customer-Centric Service
  • Customer Success Strategies
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Healthcare Logistics
  • Problem Resolution
  • Process Improvement
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Travel package planning
  • Accommodations booking
  • Documentation preparation
  • Relationship Management
  • Retail Sales
  • Social Media
  • Client networking
  • Marketing
  • Salesforce
  • People Leadership
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

Certification

  • Bloodborn Pathogens and Infectious Disease, 04/2024, 04/2025, National CPR Foundation
  • Chemotherapy (Hazardous) Drug Transportation, 04/2024, 04/2025, Integrity Medical Courier

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 98% through personalized travel itineraries and exceptional customer service, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
  • Secured competitive pricing for clients by skillfully negotiating deals with suppliers and vendors on their behalf.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by proactively identifying opportunities to upsell or make additional recommendations based on client preferences.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, restoring trust and maintaining brand reputation.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Circle of Achievement Award, 02/2022, T-Mobile
  • Sprintacular Award, 07/2019, Sprint

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Abroad, 01/2017, Present, Volunteering and donating services abroad involve dedicating time, skills, and resources to support local communities in need.

Timeline

Travel Consultant

Destination Next Travel Agency
02.2021 - Current

Customer Service Supervisor/Customer Care Representative

T-Mobile
07.2015 - 08.2024
  • Bloodborn Pathogens and Infectious Disease, 04/2024, 04/2025, National CPR Foundation
  • Chemotherapy (Hazardous) Drug Transportation, 04/2024, 04/2025, Integrity Medical Courier

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Colorado Christian University

High School Diploma -

Vestavia Hills High School
Nicole Dent