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Sarah Klingelsmith

Canton,Ohio

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Contact Center Manager

Independence Pet Group
01.2020 - Current
  • Trained and managed 7 Supervisors responsible for 100+ reps
  • Handled day to day Call Center operations
  • Developed formalized Supervisor Training
  • Held agents accountable to KPI’s and developed plans to incentivize efforts
  • Worked closely with Talent Acquisition and lead interview panel for new employees
  • Prepared and delivered formal Corrective Actions and PIP processes
  • Thought strategically on how to improve overall profitability of Contact Center.

Contact Center Supervisor

Crum and Forster Pet Insurance Group
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Manage 20 + representatives in Contact Center
  • Help interview and onboard new employees
  • Tracked escalations in the Contact Center and worked with Compliance on formal complaints
  • Met with employees in a one on one setting to deliver corrective actions, training opportunities and any other issues that needed addressed.

Owner/Partner

Ellis Michael HCS
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Hired and processed new employees
  • Acquired clients through in home interviews
  • Created schedules and organizational methods for documentation.

Home Decor Coordinator | Customer Service Coordinator

Marshall's
04.2008 - 09.2014
  • Implemented merchandise objectives assigned by corporate
  • Analyzed sales data to determine when to flex merchandise to increase sales
  • Supervised up to 13 associates as they processed goods or rang up purchases
  • Handled customer complaints and issues in a friendly and professional manner
  • Prepared bank deposits and settled register tills daily.

Education

In Progress -

Kent State University At Stark Campus

Supervision Certificate

Kent State University
03.2021

Residential Ohio License

Reciprocal license in all other US states

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Business Leadership
  • Customer Retention
  • Staff Development
  • Delegation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Staff Management
  • Call Center Technology
  • KPI Tracking
  • Hiring and Onboarding

Timeline

Senior Contact Center Manager

Independence Pet Group
01.2020 - Current

Contact Center Supervisor

Crum and Forster Pet Insurance Group
03.2015 - 03.2020

Owner/Partner

Ellis Michael HCS
09.2014 - 02.2015

Home Decor Coordinator | Customer Service Coordinator

Marshall's
04.2008 - 09.2014

In Progress -

Kent State University At Stark Campus

Supervision Certificate

Kent State University

Residential Ohio License

Reciprocal license in all other US states
Sarah Klingelsmith