
Results-driven professional with over 25 years of experience in customer service. Expertise in problem resolution and effective communication enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Issue orders for Sales Team (Southwest, Southeast & Midwest Accounts)
Answers customer/client requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing, equipment, claims and reports problem areas. (via Email/Teams.
Makes notations via computer terminal, sometimes while talking with customer.
Facilitated customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently to enhance satisfaction.
Utilizes mechanized systems (e.g., BOSS, CABS, etc.) to initiate and complete service orders and handle customer requests.
Handles customer complaints, criticisms, discrepancies, requests or inquiries over the phone or in person.
Plan for the installation, removal or change of telephone service or equipment.
Works to meet revenue goals, service commitments and other deadlines.
Responsible for accurately computing
Investigates and resolves incorrect billing.
Obtains, establishes and assesses customer credit information using judgment regarding extension of time, payment adjustments, etc.
Participates in team selling programs.
Works independently with little supervision.
Collects residence customers' accounts through inbound and outbound telephone contact, correspondence and public contact.
Accurately computes and quotes adjustments, balances, etc., to customer as an extension of collection activity.
Obtained and Made Decisions, established and assessed customer credit information, making decisions regarding the extension of credit, including the restriction, denial, restoral or disconnection of existing service and/or the delay of service connection.
Performs other related miscellaneous clerical, collection and adjustment activities.
Accurately computed and quote adjustments, balances, etc., to customer as an extension of collection activity.
Contact and received calls from other departments to secure or transmit information on customer account.
Researched and handled lost, unidentified or misapplied payments, problems with customer bills, illegible and/or dishonored checks and/or claims.
Recorded notations on forms and/or computer terminal while talking to customers by telephone.
Worked independently with little supervision.
Utilized mechanized systems to initiate service orders and handle customer requests.
Established and/or assists in establishing local and/or long-distance connections by the operation of a computer-driven screen or comparable equipment, and performs other related operations such as preparation of ticket records, consultation of routing and rate lists, records of customers' telephone numbers, etc.
1) Assists telephone users in placing person-to-person, collect and credit card calls and calls to be billed to a third party.
2) Handles emergency calls, special assistance calls for people who are unable to dial and local calls that require operator assistance.
3) Prepares necessary billing data, noting details of service provided.
4) Operates computer terminal to assist customers with call completion and other assistance requests.
Problem-solving
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Calm and professional under pressure
Reliability
Excellent communication
Computer skills
Understanding customer needs
Customer service excellence
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Shipping and receiving
Calm under pressure
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Teamwork skills
Relationship building
Customer relations
Phone etiquette
Microsoft office
Call center experience
Team building
Data entry
Task prioritization
Stress tolerance
Self motivation
Product knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Customer relationship management
Analytical thinking
Work prioritization
Conflict resolution
Information gathering
Goal setting
Professionalism
Shipping procedures
Issue and complaint resolution
Interpersonal communication
Account reconciliation
Administrative and office support
Resourcefulness
MS office
Complaint resolution
De-escalation techniques
Time management abilities
Continuous improvement
Product and service sales
Adaptability
Written communication
Quality assurance
Professional telephone demeanor
Billing procedures
Customer data confidentiality
Customer retention
Inbound call management
Policies and procedures adherence
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Professional demeanor
Emotional intelligence
Problem-solving aptitude
Order processing
Call center operations
Customer account management
Policy adherence