Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Education and Training
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Timeline

Rita Haidamous

WWEX
Lansing,MI
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience

Customer service professional with proven track record of delivering high-quality support and fostering positive customer relationships. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.

Work History

Senior Customer Service Representative

8 Years 7 Months
WWEX | 02.2017 - 09.2025
  • Managed customer inquiries through phone and email communication.
  • Resolved complaints by identifying issues and providing appropriate solutions
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions daily.
  • Assisted in training new representatives on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Mentored junior representatives, fostering skills development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, implementing changes to enhance product offerings and services.
  • Developed training materials for onboarding new employees, ensuring consistent service quality across the team.
  • Consistently exceeded performance targets, earning recognition as a top-performing Senior Customer Service Representative on multiple occasions.
  • Managed approximately 60 calls & 80 emails per day from customers.

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Hotel Manager

2 Years 11 Months
Candlewood Suites Hotel | 03.2014 - 02.2017
  • Managed daily hotel operations to ensure guest satisfaction and service excellence.
  • Coordinated event planning and execution for corporate meetings and social gatherings.
  • Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues to maintain positive relationships.
  • Created a positive work environment for staff by providing guidance, support, recognition and motivation.
  • Handled guest complaints professionally and efficiently.
  • Coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of hotel.
  • Monitored customer feedback surveys and took appropriate action based on results.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as food supply or maintenance services.
  • Oversaw reservations received from direct calls and provided room availability information.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of 130 room hotel with staff of 30 employees.

Senior Customer Service Representative

7 Years 9 Months
Gac Services | 03.2006 - 12.2013
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided accurate product information.
  • Delivered fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Resolved customer issues through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve customer service processes and workflows.
  • Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from customers about products or services.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, addressing concerns and providing current account information.
  • Managed incoming calls from customers while providing exceptional service.
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledge bases to develop strategic solutions.
  • Oversaw and guided team in handling customer call escalations, mentoring new employees on customer service.
  • Led team in resolving complex customer inquiries, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple incoming/outgoing calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
  • Monitored customer accounts to track outstanding issues and implement new solutions.
  • Streamlined communication processes between departments to improve service delivery and response times.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple concurrent tasks while ensuring timely completion.

Senior Account Specialist

8 Years
Ameritech | 01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed account data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of account performance to ensure alignment with goals.
  • Resolved complex client issues by coordinating efforts across departments effectively.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints or requests for assistance via phone or email.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing plans to promote products and services to existing clients.
  • Managed the collection of past due accounts ensuring that all payments are received within established guidelines.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to an improvement in client satisfaction scores.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
  • Managed client relationships to enhance satisfaction and retention.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI

High School Diploma

Holt High School | Holt, MI | 05.1990

Skills

Effective communicationConflict resolutiProblem solvingEmail managementCustomer supportCRM softwarePayment processingAccount managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceBilling adjustments and refundsQuality assuranceStaff trainingCross-functional collaborationCall center experienceShipping and logisticsRepresentative trainingProblem resolutionComputer skillsMicrosoft officeInbound call managementSalesforce CRMSales and upsellingnication
Conflict resolutiProblem solvingEmail managementCustomer supportCRM softwarePayment processingAccount managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceBilling adjustments and refundsQuality assuranceStaff trainingCross-functional collaborationCall center experienceShipping and logisticsRepresentative trainingProblem resolutionComputer skillsMicrosoft officeInbound call managementSalesforce CRMSales and upselling
Problem solving
Email management
Customer support
CRM software
Payment processing
Account management
Communication skills
Customer service
Billing adjustments and refunds
Quality assurance
Staff training
Cross-functional collaboration
Call center experience
Shipping and logistics
Representative training
Problem resolution
Computer skills
Microsoft office
Inbound call management
Salesforce CRM
Sales and upselling

Accomplishments

  • Awarded employee of the month three times with WWEX
  • Awarded employee of the year 2024 with WWEX
  • Received multiple customer excellence surveys, 280 perfect surveys in one year With WWEX.

Certification

  • Completed and awarded the WWEX CX Masters training certificate in Dallas, TX in 2025.
  • Also received multiple training certificates with Ameritech.

Education and Training

other,other

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Customer Service Representative

WWEX
02.2017 - 09.2025Read More

Hotel Manager

Candlewood Suites Hotel
03.2014 - 02.2017Read More

Senior Customer Service Representative

Gac Services
03.2006 - 12.2013Read More

Senior Account Specialist

Ameritech
01.1998 - 01.2006Read More

Holt High School

High School Diploma
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Lansing Community College

Some College (No Degree) from Criminal Justice
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Rita Haidamous