Delivered customer-facing support for financial-aid and student-loan processes, handling complex inquiries and technical issues while explaining information clearly and supporting customers through stressful situations with empathy.
Work History
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
1 Year 11 Months
EdFinancial Services | 11.2024 - Current
Provide inbound customer service for student-loan and financial-aid inquiries, helping customers understand available options, account information, and next steps.
Secured public trust clearance to support eligibility for access to sensitive work and authorized responsibilities.
Managed customer inquiries related to Financial Aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge eligibility, and loan repayment/payment-plan options.
Research account and program information, identify appropriate resolutions, and explain complex policies and processes in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Managed sensitive, stressful customer situations using active listening, empathy, and solution-focused professionalism.
Accurately document customer interactions and account activity while following established procedures and service expectations.
Manage a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining attention to detail, quality, and customer experience.
Managed remote work operations and ongoing task execution.
Coordinated with internal teams to research account discrepancies and complete corrections.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST I
1 Year 3 Months
Kelly Services | 08.2023 - 11.2024
Provided remote technical support by responding to customer inquiries through chat and guiding users through troubleshooting steps.
Identified issues, explained solutions clearly, and assisted customers in restoring service and functionality.
Monitored systems, troubleshot errors, and resolved or escalated issues while maintaining service-level expectations.
Documented customer interactions and work-order details accurately to support quality assurance and continuity of service.
Managed multiple support requests while maintaining patience, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Handled a constant flow of customer telephone calls while maintaining a professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.
Resolved customer complaints and concerns by listening carefully, identifying needs, and providing appropriate solutions.
Processed transactions accurately while following company standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
Assisted customers with navigating systems, completing transactions, and opening or closing accounts.
Exceeded performance expectations by consistently meeting or surpassing productivity goals in a high-volume environment.
Remote
Education
High School Diploma
Carver High School | Montgomery, AL | 05.2016
Skills
Customer & Member Service
Active Listening & Empathy
Technical Troubleshooting
Remote Customer Support
High-Volume Phone Support
Research & Information Gathering
Microsoft Office / Excel
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Financial Aid & Loan Support
Accurate Documentation
Multitasking & Time Management
Data entry
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experienced remote worker with strong computer proficiency and comfort learning new software and systems. Experienced in structured, high-volume service environments requiring frequent communication, research, documentation, multitasking, and problem resolution.