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Paris Hood

Paris Hood

Sales
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Meticulous Customer Retention Specialist enthusiastically looking to utilize and build new skills as a Sales Representative in the Las Vegas area, with demonstrated success in handling variety of telephone inquiries. Professional and courteous multitasker. With 5 years experience in communications and over 17 years of working experience, I've developed the attitude and the skills necessary to succeed at being one of the best sales reps there are in the industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retention

Cox Communications
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2020 - 12.2021

I retained thousands of customer accounts and relationships by building rapport and determining a resolution to get them services they could benefit from and afford. My position also included general customer and billing support.

  • Utilized knowledge of customer experience to create specialized plans for customer retention.
  • Adhered to appropriate legal scripting when required.
  • Utilized advanced skills in solving problems and making accurate decisions to implement strategies that brought about immediate results.
  • Developed new strategies for customer retention activities.
  • Made 100 sales calls weekly to existing and new customers for business growth

Retention Specialist

Charter Communications, Spectrum
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
10.2017 - 12.2019

I retained customer accounts and relationships by building rapport and determining a resolution to get them services they could benefit from and afford. My position also included general customer and billing support.

  • Made 100 sales calls weekly to existing and new customers for business growth.
  • Utilized knowledge of customer experience to create specialized plans for customer retention.
  • Adhered to appropriate legal scripting when required.
  • Researched market and competitor data regarding benefits and compensation, developing standards to maintain competitive benefits packages.
  • Developed product demonstrations and presentations for customers.
  • Utilized advanced skills in solving problems and making accurate decisions to implement strategies that brought about immediate results.
  • Reviewed successes and failures to learn from previous mistakes.

Seasonal Customer Support Representative

We Energies
Waukesha, WI
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Recommended solutions to complex situations through research and critical thinking and escalated customer to supervisor for enhanced support.
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.
  • Documented customer interactions in computer system and assisted cross-functionally with billing and technical support to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Resolved customer complaints by distinguishing, prioritizing and reporting technical issues.
  • Shared strategic insights with interdepartmental teams regarding customer experience and service-related trends to improve service delivery.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by prioritizing emergency issues and developing and employing workarounds to solve problems expeditiously.
  • Participated in ongoing training to learn new products and enhance skills to optimize customer support delivery.
  • Connected with customers to address questions and resolve issues through phone and email.
  • Upsold products and services to increase company revenue 30% beyond targets
  • Managed team of 10 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees

Education

High School Diploma -

Custer High School
Milwaukee, WI
08.2002 - 06.2006

Skills

Customer Relations

Persuasion techniques

Data analysis

Documentation skills

File and records management

Interpersonal Communication

Sales expertise

Multi-line phone talent

Account management

Professional telephone demeanor

Creative problem solving

Strategic sales knowledge

CRM

Timeline

Retention

Cox Communications
11.2020 - 12.2021

Retention Specialist

Charter Communications, Spectrum
10.2017 - 12.2019

Seasonal Customer Support Representative

We Energies
01.2017 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Custer High School
08.2002 - 06.2006
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