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Patricia Viola

Peekskill,NY

Summary

Personable Customer Service Representative offering many years of experience resolving account and service concerns for customers. Smoothly uncovers and solves challenges while promoting company products and maintaining loyal, satisfied customers. Service-focused bringing unparalleled skills in customer relations, task prioritization and time management. Motivated to directly and efficiently address customer concerns head-on, develop proactive solutions and implement corrections with efficiency. Conscientious with experience solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Great team player comfortable thriving in competitive, fast-paced environments. Polished in handling direct customer inquiries, implementing customer service policies .

Founded, owned, and operated a highly successful travel and event planning business.

Managed and coordinated all aspects of travel agency operations. Duties consisted of supervising employees in day-to-day activities, interviewing, scheduling, training and development of personnel

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Officer

Springvale Travel & Events
Peekskill, New York
11.1980 - Current
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Offered internal and external customers first-rate customer service to maximize satisfaction and business success.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.

Customer Service Exceptions Representative/Seasonal Worker

Uncommon Goods
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 12.2021

Member of the front-line customer service team. Served customers via phone, email and chat. As part of the exceptions team handled the behind the scenes service issues;provided the solutions to a variety of order issues, processing credits,handling returns, and created replacement orders when necessary. Handled credits and refunds through various payment processing platforms domestic and international. Proactively contacted customers regarding order delays. Reviewed order inquiries. Handled regular customer service needs as well, order taking and general questions when needed. Attended daily zoom meetings; 100 percent remote work. Experienced in Zendesk and Slack. Expertise in problem-solving, de-escalation techniques,coordinating and executing issue resolution. Attended intense training and coaching sessions.

  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Education

Professional Degree ( 30 Credits After Masters) - Education Administration

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Master of Arts - Education

Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pace University
Pleasantville, NY

Skills

  • Exceptional follow through skills
    Efficient multi-tasker
    Great Listener
    Deadline-oriented
    Abundant patience
    Decision-making ability
    Exceptional interpersonal communication
    Exceptional ability to think outside the box
    Exceptional oral and written communication skills
    Customer service-focused
    Proper etiquette in communications
    Problem solving strength
    Unparalleled customer satisfaction
    Highly organized
    Exceptional telephone etiquette
    Quick learner
    Strong client relations
    Excellent multi-tasking ability
    Friendly nature
    Accurate and detailed
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Results-oriented

Timeline

Customer Service Exceptions Representative/Seasonal Worker

Uncommon Goods
10.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Officer

Springvale Travel & Events
11.1980 - Current

Professional Degree ( 30 Credits After Masters) - Education Administration

Long Island University

Master of Arts - Education

Manhattanville College

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pace University
Patricia Viola