Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Training
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NISE CATHEY

McDonough,GA

Summary

Committed more than 15+ years to excellence in Inside Sales and Customer Service.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Talented and successful at multi-tasking and balancing customer needs. Builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while consistently reaching sales targets.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inside Customer Success Manager

Fiserv
11.2021 - Current
  • Place 55+ daily Outbound calls to ensure Merchant is in compliant with Hardware
  • Place 55+ Outbound calls and Receive Inbound calls from customers regarding Clover Capital New and Clover Capital Renewals
  • Manage customers relationships by reviewing customer account to determine recommendations for POS systems such as Terminals, Kiosk's, Kitchen Printers and SAAS plans etc.
  • Maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities sufficient to meet sales objectives and execute to winning those opportunities
  • Work closely with Regional Representatives to service customer account
  • Provide Clover Capital based on Merchant processing
  • Provide detail information regarding Clover Capital is a fast and convenient cash advance / repaid through fixed percentage of client future credit card sales.
  • Assist with technical issues and priorities regarding Clover devices. (Hardware)
  • Position business conversations to understand the value and customer needs
  • Utilized expert knowledge of hardware products to educate customers on product offerings
  • Develops and executes a sales strategy to win business within assigned territory that is managed, tracked, and reported in Salesforce

Inside Sales

Sage
06.2016 - 11.2021
  • Boosted sales performance by implementing effective inside sales strategies and techniques
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective inside sales strategies
  • Build revenue with assigned Portfolio
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services
  • Placed outbound Sales calls to upgrade or renew software plan
  • Managed merchant account in Salesforce by documenting conversations and activities
  • Responsible for generating revenue by meeting and exceeding assigned sales goals and objectives within Sage’s existing customer base

Sales

Orkin-Rollins
06.2012 - 06.2018
  • Answers 80+ inbound calls and questions from customers regarding Orkin services
  • Responsible for closing pest control sells and scheduling the initial service
  • Responsible for gathering accurate data into system related to sells information
  • Handle sending lead information to the appropriate branch
  • Responsible for maintaining productivity and performance goals
  • Completes training program and special projects assigned by supervisor.
  • Used key sales tactics to grow membership sales.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.

Volunteer

Mentor Kids
03.2011 - 06.2012

High Call Center Volume

AT&T/BELLSOUTH
05.1999 - 03.2011
  • Managed team of 15-20 Customer Service employees within a call center of 160 employees
  • Held calibration session with Leadership to assure consistency with daily sales goals
  • Maintained emphasis on meeting and exceeding office revenue targets
  • Managed strategic planning support and development revenue compensation
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Coaches team effectively and hold them accountable for key activity levels and sales results
  • Performed human resources transaction for staffing, interviews selection and termination, conducted management evaluations and annual pay increases
  • Managed and assisted with the overall operation of call centers
  • Lead workshop for potential leadership candidates identified by management in transitioning new roles
  • Handled internal and external call escalation
  • Motivate and develop sales associates in meeting and exceeding sales targets
  • Provide development plans to assist associates in skill building in the areas of sales and team management
  • Forecasted Call Volume, assuring companies intraday, being met
  • Strong understanding of call center operations and management
  • Acclimated in consumer sales techniques, customer service etiquette, providing beyond ordinary customer service utilizing company's procedures and policies
  • Building relations with various departments to resolve customer issues
  • Monitored calls through CRM software & auto quality to provide feedback
  • Extensive knowledge of call center technology and software, IVR application, Total-View scheduling for call center representatives
  • Administered testing and interviews to management and non management employees
  • Handled grievance and arbitration process with CWA Union with employees regarding disciplinary actions to change behavior, up to and including dismissal
  • Utilized strong analytical skills to optimize company's gross revenue
  • Defined and delivered cross-functional change to meet needs of the business
  • Enhanced customer service levels by implementing rep ownership
  • Encourage, motivate and coach individuals to success, using different styles and behavior model.(Bird Style)

Education

High School Diploma -

South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL
06.1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Negotiation
  • Contract Management
  • Salesforce Management
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Team Development
  • Marketing
  • Sales management
  • Sales Techniques

Certification

Certified Customer Service Trainer (1995 - 1999)

Accomplishments

  • Developed and directed Leadership Training for associates with noticeable potential, guiding their transition from representative to supervisor and from supervisor to manager.
  • As Call Center Supervisor, grew center performance from #16 in the SE region to #1 within 2 months, within 6 months of my arrival.
  • Built successful teams through new initiatives, including an Instant Incentive employee recognition program targeted to increase moral.
  • Under my leadership, took center from being the lowest performing to #1 in the district.
  • Implemented "incubation period" or on-floor training phase targeted at increasing moral, resulting in an increase in employee retention.
  • Implemented additional training programs. Collaborated with Consumer Team to develop delivery training pertaining to sales order negotiation and customer care.
  • Eight associates promoted to manager within 12 months of training.

References

References Available Upon Request

Training

  • Trained individuals in sales, service and collections throughout SE region. Responsible for instructing new hire representatives (8 weeks). Provided weekly documentation on performance and attendance during class. Project leader responsible for training PAL (Peer Assist Learning) throughout the region.
  • Provided training delivery for consumer associates. Submitted end of class reports including dismissal of new hires during class. Managed clerical staff.
  • Trained on several systems such as Catalyst, Sales Force,CRM, (Customer Relationship Management) MSA,(Managed Service Account) ETC.

Timeline

Inside Customer Success Manager

Fiserv
11.2021 - Current

Inside Sales

Sage
06.2016 - 11.2021

Sales

Orkin-Rollins
06.2012 - 06.2018

Volunteer

Mentor Kids
03.2011 - 06.2012

High Call Center Volume

AT&T/BELLSOUTH
05.1999 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

South Plantation High School
NISE CATHEY