Proficient in managing schedules, administrative functions, and employee training. Disciplined and organized leader with a strong call center background focused on customer relations and team leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Call Center Manager
Transcore
Baltimore, MD
07.2022 - Current
Served as point-of-contact between customers and internal teams regarding escalated issues requiring special attention.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions.
Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Customer Service Call Center Supervisor
Verizon Wireless
Baltimore, MD
12.2019 - 06.2022
Conducted regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss progress and development needs.
Monitored call center performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
Implemented strategies aimed at improving overall customer satisfaction levels.
Provided coaching and feedback to employees regarding customer service processes.
Enforced company policies, procedures, and standards related to customer service operations.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, services, and industry trends to provide accurate information to customers.
Assisted with the recruitment process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions.
Established strong relationships with customers through active listening and problem solving skills.
Managed daily staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Provided support to agents during peak volume periods or when additional assistance was needed.
Documented detailed reports of daily activities within the call center environment.
Built and maintained excellent professional relationships with key contacts to obtain potential leads.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
Customer Service Associate
IKEA
Baltimore, MD
09.2018 - 12.2019
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Followed-up with customers after purchase to ensure satisfaction.
Escalated unresolved customer issues to the appropriate department or manager for resolution.
Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable, and positive communication.
Maintained customer privacy and protected company operations by keeping information private and confidential.
Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Trained new hires on products and services, best practices, and protocols to reduce process gaps.
Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
Updated system with order specifics and customer details, preferences, and billing information.
Prevented key account losses by researching discrepancies and correcting problems.
Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
Customer Service Representative
Comcast
Baltimore, MD
06.2016 - 08.2018
Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat.
Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.
Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.