Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mortgage Administrator
The Berkley Group
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2017 - Current
Contacts customers via phone, email and mail to collect payments
Submits payments for processing via Concord, update payment information
Verify and update customer information
Communicates information to customers involving mortgage, loans balances, interest rates and fee
Report accounts to Experian once 90 day delinquency
Skip accounts for tracing to obtain new contact information
Insures customer correspondence is submitted to the document Imaging clerk for retention purposes and insures proper disposal of documents containing sensitive information
Answers incoming service calls during high volume periods and respond
Corporate Event Planner
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
Miramar, FL
04.2015 - 06.2016
Negotiate to secure on-board venue space
Coordinate audio/visual requirements, offered food and beverage options
Reviewed all aspects of group contracts, including verification of stateroom inventory, pre-approved venue confirmations, amenities, air requirements, hotel packages, accounting invoices, documentation, payments, commission refunds, and manifests
Resolved service-related problems in a timely manner
Sought to up sell on-board amenities and packages to corporate clients throughout the life of the contract
Liaison with on-board revenue teams for Shore-Excursions, Spa, Food and Beverage, Specialty Restaurants, Internet and photo to drive pre-cruise sales
Resolution Sailing Specialist
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
Miramar, FL
06.2007 - 04.2015
Researched and resolved pre-cruise accounting concerns
Answered questions and coached internal customers regarding accessing the latest and most correct information, using appropriate internal resources and effectively working within company information systems
Made decisions regarding the offering of special faring and approves/denies exceptions to company guidelines, upgrades or other inducements to ensure continued guest satisfaction
Received and handled escalated calls transferred from group agents for the purpose of diffusing conflict and ensuring customer satisfaction
Routinely coordinates with company-wide internal departments including Revenue, Guest Flight Operations, Air/Sea, Documentation, Accounting, Sales, Hotel Operations, Executive Customer Service, for service resolutions
Senior Partner Advocate
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL
12.2005 - 06.2007
Serviced Top Accounts to provide an all in one access service area within the cruise organization in a one-stop platform
Handled inbound and outbound calls, emails, faxes and regular mail from travel partners
Processed a high volume of basic routine transactions for all group types, including allocating and maintaining cabin inventory, air gateways, pre and post hotel packages, and dining assignments, entering manifests, and applying payments
Investigated travel agent complaints on bookings, produce, service, billing, air, credit, or pre/post vacation experiences
Partner Advocate
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL
06.2004 - 12.2005
Anticipated the needs of assigned accounts and advised them of opportunities to sell additional business
Made decisions regarding exceptions to policy that make good sense and are within established guidelines, and continuously sought new and innovative ways to maximize the business
Addressed problems, complaints, requests and resolved by phone or through written correspondence according to response guidelines and Quality Assurance metrics
Reviewed all aspects of group files, including verification of stateroom inventory, air requirements, hotel packages, accounting invoices, payments, manifests and documentation
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Miami, FL
06.2000
Skills
Customer service
Time management
Computer literacy
Communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Documentation review
Leadership
Event Planning
Customer Support Specialist
Sales-Driven Customer Support
Concord system
Accurint search
Collections
Siebel
Team Building
GUI system
Avaya
Problem Resolution
Payment Collection
Refinancing options
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mortgage Administrator
The Berkley Group
08.2017 - Current
Corporate Event Planner
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
04.2015 - 06.2016
Resolution Sailing Specialist
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
06.2007 - 04.2015
Senior Partner Advocate
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises
12.2005 - 06.2007
Partner Advocate
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises