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Tamekia Hawkins

Tamekia Hawkins

Customer Service
Waco,TX

Summary

Patient professional talented at assisting customers with questions and concerns, entering and updating customer details and managing escalated issues. Enthusiastic and service-oriented individual with exceptional communication and multitasking abilities. Proficient in Microsoft and Windows.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Agent- Remote

Call Experts
08.2022 - Current
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
  • Facilitated communications through management of inbound and outbound customer calls.
  • Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations.

Childcare Provider

Parkview Christian Childcare Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Offered parents daily reports outlining activities, behavior and accomplishments.

Customer Service Representative- Remote

MCI Mass Markets
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Childcare Provider

Parkview Christian Childcare Center
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.

Telephone Sales Representative

Empereon Constar
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained strong call control to keep customers focused on sales offerings.
  • Cultivated inbound sales inquiries to successfully convert leads to sales appointments.
  • Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
  • Handled high-volume telemarketing operations with expert use of client management software and computer dialing.

Childcare Provider

Greater Waco Early Education Center
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.

Seasonal Sales Associate

David's Bridal
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Cashier

Golden Chick
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.

Transport Driver

Tatex
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Maintained professional image and attitude to positively represent transport company and help build reputation for excellent customer service.
  • Achieved daily preparation for vehicle inspections prior to travel.
  • Moved patients up and down inclines and stairs safely using wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Assisted handicapped customers to safely complete transfers between van and facility.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
05.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

La Vega High School
Waco, TX
08.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

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Timeline

Customer Service Agent- Remote

Call Experts
08.2022 - Current

Childcare Provider

Parkview Christian Childcare Center
01.2022 - 08.2022

Customer Service Representative- Remote

MCI Mass Markets
01.2021 - 10.2021

Childcare Provider

Parkview Christian Childcare Center
03.2020 - 01.2021

Telephone Sales Representative

Empereon Constar
04.2019 - 08.2019

Childcare Provider

Greater Waco Early Education Center
05.2018 - 12.2018

Seasonal Sales Associate

David's Bridal
02.2018 - 04.2018

Cashier

Golden Chick
11.2017 - 04.2018

Transport Driver

Tatex
07.2017 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts - Psychology

McLennan Community College
05.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

La Vega High School
08.2013 - 05.2017
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