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CustomerServiceRepresentative

Talandra Jackson

Brandon,MS

Summary

Motivated and highly professional Customer Service Representative with 20+ years of experience. A hardworking team player seeking to leverage skills in the Customer Service position with the company. Competent administrative professional supporting underwriting with effective document evaluation, report writing, and file management skills. Proficient in issuing quotes, gathering details, and reviewing renewal requests. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • From Home
  • Managed over 75-100 calls per day
  • Conduct research to help provide customers with answers to resolve issues
  • Establish genuine and caring to customers giving them peace of mind
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards
  • Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2018 - 03.2020

Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests

  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

Production Technician

Nissan North America Inc
05.2003 - 06.2018
  • Tested products or sub-assembly for functionality or quality
  • Collated components for assembly
  • Responsible for achieving production requirements
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and of good quality
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
  • Read and followed standard operating procedure
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
  • Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions
  • Kept work areas clean and neat
  • Work with licensing managers to understand markets and assist with prioritizing target accounts for licensing opportunities.
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians
  • Collaborated with engineering and other departments to meet production goals and promote teamwork
  • Implemented and maintained quality control systems to verify product compliance
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production

Office Supervisor

Gilbert's Home Health
09.1997 - 07.2002
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 100-125 employees
  • Prepared documents in Word and Excel.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database
  • Worked on inventory and supply use procedures to enhance efficient and economical use of equipment and supplies
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement, or address productivity concerns
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers

Store Supervisor

Craddock Oil Co
09.1993 - 08.1996
  • Educated and trained staff to equip them with knowledge about products, customer service, and store policies
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
  • Secured building for closing
  • Managed supply chain by ordering products from suppliers, negotiating prices, and requiring on-time delivery
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels
  • Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations
  • Implemented loss prevention by preventing losses due to theft or other types of shrinkage
  • Train newly hired sales team in upselling techniques
  • Maintained a clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 80%

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Studies, Psychology

Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Patience
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Positive Attitude
  • Attentiveness
  • Writing Skills
  • Data Entry
  • Team Work
  • Organizational
  • POS Systems Expertise
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Promotional Support
  • Cultural Awareness

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

TTEC
08.2020 - 11.2021

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
08.2018 - 03.2020

Production Technician

Nissan North America Inc
05.2003 - 06.2018

Office Supervisor

Gilbert's Home Health
09.1997 - 07.2002

Store Supervisor

Craddock Oil Co
09.1993 - 08.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Studies, Psychology

Hinds Community College
Talandra Jackson