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Patricia Nugent

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Also, specializing in conflict resolution and achieving measurable outcomes. Thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at adapting to changes while consistently delivering results. Expertise in strategic relationship and partnership building through attentive listening, meticulous attention to detail, and diplomatic negotiation. Proven track record of training and motivating team members to exceed company and departmental objectives. Recognized with multiple merit promotions, accolades, and positive feedback for consistently surpassing goals. Proficient in diverse communication channels (phone, email, chat, in-person) and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Committed team player dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that maximizes team performance and success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Specailist

H&M CSC
07.2013 - Current
  • Handle escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
  • Manage high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Assist new employees with training, sharing best practices for handling difficult situations and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Adapt quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to customers.
  • Ongoing recognition for numerous achievements with multiple merit promotions, accolades, and positive feedback for consistently surpassing goals.
  • Proficient in diverse communication channels (phone, email, chat, in-person) and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Committed team player dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment that maximizes team performance and success.

Director of Quality Control

Nelson Westerberg/Atlas Van Lines
02.2006 - 03.2008

Recruited by the Vice President of Executive Sales, this position entails supporting nationwide customers with logistics, analyzing, and resolving relocation issues. Serving as a liaison and processor for the claims department, responsibilities include managing the performance of customer coordinators, drivers, and crew members to assess strengths and address challenges effectively. Additionally, this role involves compiling and delivering monthly statistical reports on a nationwide scale. The incumbent will also be tasked with implementing incentive programs aimed at enhancing performance, resulting in a notable 30% reduction in submitted claims.

  • Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues and consistently monitoring feedback.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.1989

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Call center experience
  • Customer relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decision making
  • Mentoring
  • Training
  • Dependability
  • Teamwork
  • Change management
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Ethics
  • Honesty
  • Decisiveness
  • Goal-oriented
  • Flexibility
  • Strategic thinking
  • Organized
  • Microsoft Office ( Excell, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
  • Calender management

Certification

National Professional Certification in Customer Service attained by the NRF ( National Retail Federation) Foundation Research and Education.

Affiliations

  • S.O.A.R ( Streeterville Organization of Active Residence) Current member.

Timeline

Customer Service Specailist

H&M CSC
07.2013 - Current

Director of Quality Control

Nelson Westerberg/Atlas Van Lines
02.2006 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications

Western Illinois University
Patricia Nugent