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Reed Wilder

Reed Wilder

Portland,OR

Summary

Highly skilled Customer Service Manager with a strong background in finance and a track record of leading and motivating teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Effective and compassionate leader possessing a genuine sense of empathy and understanding, with proven success building rapport with customers and employees alike, creating a positive and supportive environment.


Consistently demonstrate professionalism under pressure while managing customers, employees, multiple projects, and cross-functional relationships. Blending financial acumen with empathetic leadership, bring a strategic approach to problem-solving and keen ability to drive financial results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Voice Team Lead

Cash App
12.2020 - 04.2024
  • Supervised and managed a team of 7-15 Frontline advocates, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure team cohesion and productivity
  • Conducted regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to provide coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations, fostering professional development and growth
  • Developed and implemented training programs and resources to enhance team members' skills in customer service, problem-solving, and product knowledge
  • Monitored team performance metrics, including call quality, response times, and customer satisfaction scores, and implemented strategies, improving employee performance and meeting or exceeding targets
  • Acted as a point of escalation for complex customer inquiries and issues, demonstrating expertise in problem resolution and ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with other teams, including product, engineering, and quality assurance, to address customer feedback, identify trends, and implement process improvements
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Cash App products, features, and policies, and communicated updates and changes to the team to ensure consistent and accurate support delivery
  • Contributed to the development and refinement of Voice team procedures, workflows, and best practices to streamline operations and enhance customer experience
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Represented the Voice team in meetings, presentations, and discussions with senior leadership, providing insights, updates, and recommendations for improvement.

Payments Team Assistant Manager

Airbnb
07.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed weekly work assignments and effectively prioritized team's work based on seasonality and business need
  • Managed sensitive and high-profile payments cases, collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and the Executive team to ensure swift and accurate resolutions
  • Constantly evaluated workflows, highlighted gaps and addressed training opportunities across teams
  • Coordinated multiple projects by collecting and analyzing data from operations, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions that streamlined processes and improved efficiency
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new associates, enhancing team capability and reducing onboarding time
  • Acted as the primary mentor and guide for all Global Payments associates across NA, EMEA, and APAC
  • Investigated and resolved system bugs in collaboration with the Product Specialist team, creating workflows and improving internal systems to enhance operational efficiency
  • Developer and lead of a Payments Quality Program, which increased Net Promoter Score (NPS) by an average of 2 points and reduced Compliance errors by 70%.

Senior Payments Associate

Airbnb
07.2014 - 07.2019
  • Provided world-class hospitality support to global community
  • Established and managed NA Love Program to provide support for going above and beyond average customer Service
  • Led QA coaching sessions for North America team to improve NPS and Resolution rates
  • Developed and launched a custom Quality Assurance program for the Global Payments team, significantly improving process efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline payment processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance the payment experience for customers
  • Managed and processed high volumes of transactions with accuracy and efficiency
  • Monitored transactions for fraudulent activity and implemented preventive measures
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations and standards (PCI-DSS, AML, KYC)
  • Utilized payment systems and platforms, both domestic and international, including credit cards, PayPal, and bank transfers
  • Served as the subject matter expert on payment systems and technologies, providing training and support to junior team members and stakeholders to enhance overall payment processing capabilities.

Education

Communications

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Customer Focus
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance Improvement
  • Quality Control
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team motivation
  • Staff Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Daily workflow improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Quality Improvement
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Expectation setting
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Quality Assurance Program: Created and managed a Quality Assurance program that significantly improved regulatory compliance and customer service quality.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlined support processes and automated tasks, resulting in significant time savings and increased efficiency.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Achieved substantial improvements in customer satisfaction scores through targeted training and support enhancements.
  • Training and Development: Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing team members, reducing onboarding time and improving team performance.
  • Positive Turnover: Fostered a positive turnover environment, with a majority of team members being promoted rather than terminated.
  • Onboarding New Partners: Successfully onboarded and created workflows for new banking and payment processing partners, ensuring smooth transitions and operations.
  • Resource Development: Created workflows, study guides, videos, templates, and other resources to enhance team efficiency and reduce frequently asked questions.

Personal Information

Title: CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADER

Timeline

Voice Team Lead

Cash App
12.2020 - 04.2024

Payments Team Assistant Manager

Airbnb
07.2019 - 11.2020

Senior Payments Associate

Airbnb
07.2014 - 07.2019

Communications

Portland Community College
Reed Wilder