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CustomerServiceRepresentative

Sara Gonzalez

Monterey Park,CA

Summary

Accomplished Customer Service Representative at So Cal Gas, adept in problem-solving and critical thinking, enhanced customer loyalty through empathetic conflict resolution. Skilled in active listening, efficiently managed escalated calls, and significantly contributed to service excellence. Demonstrated proficiency in customer data management and billing inquiries, ensuring high-quality customer interactions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

So Cal Gas
04.2015 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Performs duties within Company guidelines and established safety procedures.

• Communicates with customers by telephone.

• Initiates field orders (by computer or manually); Originates trace orders, verifies orders, etc.

• Uses computer to access data, inputs customer information, and issues orders; Establishes credit

or determines if deposit is required.

• Handles complex credit and billing inquiries (i.e., high‐bill investigations, customer credit status,

past‐due payment arrangements, closing bills, and returned checks).

• Explains rate schedules; discusses baseline allowances, service policies and operational features

of appliances.

• Schedules turn on and close orders/appliance adjustments/high‐bill investigations.

• Coordinates emergency leak order responses.

• Prepares forms to correct customer information for billing records.

• Advises customers on energy conservation measures and products

• Performs clerical and accounting functions pertaining to customer order, adjustments,

corrections, investigations, and data for customer correspondence.

• Works completed field orders and prepares necessary billing records forms.

• Prepares customer correspondence; Files customer applications.

• Performs various other equivalent and lower‐grade functions.

Provide one‐stop telephone contact for customer service requests, collections and credit extensions,

billing inquiries, appliance adjustments, and service trouble.

Constant contact with customers to provide information and assist with problem resolution. Regular

contact with co‐workers or supervisor to resolve customer problems and provide information.

Education

Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Management and Associate Preparation Program (MAPP)

73% course curriculum completed

Affiliations

Certificate Emergency Response Team(CERT)

As a certified member I’m trained in rescuer safety. We practice positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations.

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

So Cal Gas
04.2015 - Current

Garfield High School
Sara Gonzalez