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Patrice Smith-Dawson

Patrice Smith-Dawson

Spokane,WA

Summary

Professional Synopsis: 12 years’ experienced customer service representative-built report to create a positive connection with customers. Maintained accurate documentation, while increasing sales through product knowledge, potential services, and active listening. Exceeded customers expectations by providing centric customer focus, service-oriented, and by being accustomed to handling the routine needs of customers. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Commemoration
07.2013

National University
09.2022 - Current
  • Master’s degree – In Process – SEL

Hybrid Customer Service Rep

Boost Mobile
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Customer experience, service, and satisfaction were enhanced by multitasking and using KPI’s
  • Completed service agreements for new customers
  • Department liaison, troubleshooted online accounts to increase productivity.

Whitworth University
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Bachelor’s degree – Educational Studies/Humanities.

Cum Laude – Whitworth University – G.P
03.1979 - 06.2021

Higher Pedagogics
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Concentration /Enhancement /Empowerment & Cognizance

Universal Account Executive

Umpqua Bank
12.2013 - 07.2017
  • Completed research for online banking with resourcefulness and persistence
  • Used analytical logical thinking while prioritizing and working under pressure
  • Modeled exemplary service through telephone and chat.

Customer Success Award

01.2004 - 01.2017

School Bus Driver

Durham School Services
08.2010 - 11.2013
  • Followed both written and verbal direction
  • Created, discussed, and managed progress reports for children
  • Followed policy and procedure as mandated by the public-school districts and the state of Washington.

Washington State Elder Services, Individual Home Care
09.2001 - 04.2013
  • Exhibited patience and empathy in stressful ambulatory situations
  • Used Microsoft Office to chart information for the primary physician
  • Maintained and developed relationships with repeat customers.

Education

Masters In Education - School Counseling

National University College - Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Bachelor Of Arts - Education

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA
06.2021

Skills

  • Expert Skills:
  • Call Management Collaboration Communication Customer Advocacy Customer Service Critical Thinking CRM Data Entry Detailed Oriented Innovator Microsoft Office Product Promotion Professional Problem Resolution Retention Strong Communication
  • Refund Processing
  • Grammar
  • Receiving Support
  • POS Systems Expertise
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Account Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Spreadsheets
  • Data Evaluation
  • Filing
  • Promotional Support
  • Customer Consulting
  • Research
  • Multi-Line Telephone Operation
  • Documentation
  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Merchandise Orders and Exchanges
  • Shipping and Receiving Understanding
  • Report Creation
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Sales Expertise
  • Office Equipment Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Customer Account Management
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Brand Representation
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Development Understanding
  • Critical Thinking
  • 10-Key
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Shipping Procedures Understanding
  • Service Standard Compliance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Credit Card Payment Processing
  • Order Processing
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Product Promotion
  • Technical Support
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Warehousing Functions
  • Lead Generation
  • Calendaring
  • Interpretation and Translation Services
  • Active Listening
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Executive Management Support
  • Records Preparation
  • Minute Taking
  • Route Dispatch
  • Clerical Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Team Development
  • Document Control
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Control
  • Travel Planning
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Plates Presentation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Product Organization
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Proofreading
  • Process Optimization
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Coordination
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Prioritization
  • System Implementation
  • Call Triaging
  • CRM Software
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Transportation Solution Development
  • Invoice Preparation and Processing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Administrative and Office Support
  • Call Center Operations
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Report Transcription
  • Closing Sales
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent
  • Money Handling Abilities
  • Report Preparation

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Telephone Service - Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Cashier - Achieved highest Number of new credit accounts opened within one-month period.
  • Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders. Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.

Timeline

Hybrid Customer Service Rep

Boost Mobile
04.2023 - 05.2023

National University
09.2022 - Current

Whitworth University
08.2019 - 06.2021

Higher Pedagogics
07.2017 - 08.2019

Universal Account Executive

Umpqua Bank
12.2013 - 07.2017

Commemoration
07.2013

School Bus Driver

Durham School Services
08.2010 - 11.2013

Customer Success Award

01.2004 - 01.2017

Washington State Elder Services, Individual Home Care
09.2001 - 04.2013

Cum Laude – Whitworth University – G.P
03.1979 - 06.2021

Masters In Education - School Counseling

National University College - Bayamon

Bachelor Of Arts - Education

Whitworth University
Patrice Smith-Dawson