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Sylvia Burton

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.

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.

Personable and dedicated Customer Service Representative with extensive experience in [Type] industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Diplomatic customer service professional experienced in defining and analyzing customer requests to resolve issues. Accurate in documenting customer concerns and dedicated to maintaining deep knowledge of products and promotions. Confident communicator recognized for consistently receiving excellent customer feedback.

Reliable Customer Service Representative with extensive track record in demanding sales and account management environments. Strong presenter, communicator and problem solver working effectively and productively with diverse customers and individual needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Shoppers Food Warehouse
Largo, MD
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed numerous Money gram, money orders, lottery, refunds, and many other demanding services.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.

Substitute Teacher

Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte Court House, VA
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.

Customer Service Representative

Safeway
Washington , DC
02.2004 - 01.2012

Performed numerous money gram money wiring, money orders, lottery, refunds, and other demanding services.


  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FL
01-2015

High School Diploma -

Calvin Coolidge
Washington, DC
06-1990

Skills

  • Customer Feedback Management
  • Inventory Assistance
  • Customer Development Planning
  • Delivery Monitoring
  • Customer Outreach
  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Excellent Written And Oral Communication
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Customer Assistance
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Satisfaction

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Shoppers Food Warehouse
05.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Charlotte County Public Schools
10.2012 - 05.2013

Customer Service Representative

Safeway
02.2004 - 01.2012

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Everest University - Tampa

High School Diploma -

Calvin Coolidge
Sylvia Burton