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Trini Baseemah Shakir

Trini Baseemah Shakir

Summary

Service-oriented Customer Support Representative with 10+ years of experience in contact center operations talking to customers over phone, e-mail, online chat or social media to resolve broad range of concerns. Offers strong computer skills in Word, Excel and web-based applications and delivers exceptional communication with keen attention to detail. Multitasks and thinks critically and analytically to problem solve and produce satisfied customers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Support Representative

Progressive Insurance Companies
03.2023 - Current
  • Connected with customers to address questions and resolve issues through phone and email.
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.
  • Resolved customer complaints by distinguishing, prioritizing and reporting technical issues.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by prioritizing emergency issues and developing and employing workarounds to solve problems expeditiously.

Claims Examiner

AmeriHealth Caritas
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Examined photographs and statements.
  • Handled complaints and grievances using negotiating and problem-solving skills.
  • Worked with private investigators and attorneys on preparation of evidence, witness statements and other documentation in preparation for trial.
  • Interviewed claimants and witnesses to gather factual information.
  • Finalized Amerihealth Caritas files for insurance claim payment release.
  • Investigated and processed insurance claims for policyholders.

Sales Associate

Charter Spectrum
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Monitored wireless sales space to establish familiarity with various carriers.
  • Maintained sound knowledge of company product suites.
  • Performed in-store product demonstrations at assigned events.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Beacon Health Options
05.2018 - 10.2020
  • Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes, and emails.
  • Resolved escalated customer service inquiries and complaints to maintain satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer service calls to verify representatives' adherence to service standards and best practices.
  • Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Elizabeth Town Gas
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes, and emails.
  • Resolved escalated customer service inquiries and complaints to maintain satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer service calls to verify representatives' adherence to service standards and best practices.
  • Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Newark
06.1991

Skills

  • Report Generation
  • Data Management
  • Customer Success Management
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • MS Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Customer Account Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Account Management
  • Zendesk
  • Salesforce
  • CRM

Timeline

Customer Support Representative

Progressive Insurance Companies
03.2023 - Current

Claims Examiner

AmeriHealth Caritas
04.2021 - 03.2023

Sales Associate

Charter Spectrum
10.2020 - 04.2021

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Beacon Health Options
05.2018 - 10.2020

Customer Service Representative Team Lead

Elizabeth Town Gas
01.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Independence High School
Trini Baseemah Shakir