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Vakima Taylor

Macon,GA

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Customer Service Representative

Dominion Energy
01.2024 - Current
  • Explain utility service standards and requirements to residential and commercial customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times of up to 30 calls per day.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Warehouse Associate/ Inbound Analytical Person

Amazon
10.2022 - Current
  • Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
  • Reduced order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
  • Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems that associates encounters with inventory; including printing ASIN labels, damaging out products, and adding expiration dates to food and health products.
  • Resolve issues promptly.
  • Use Excel to track problem-solve issues efficiently and accurately
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Sort and organize mail and packages for delivery.
  • Enhanced mail delivery efficiency by sorting and organizing mail according to established routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and addressing concerns related to postal services.
  • Safely operated postal vehicles for transportation of mail between facilities, adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
  • Managed high-volume mail deliveries during peak seasons, ensuring timely and accurate distribution to customers.
  • Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 60 customers per shift

Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Conduent Business Solutions
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Answer incoming customer inquiries regarding coverage, benefits, and billing, and escalate issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving healthcare-related inquiries.
  • Boosted customer retention by promptly handling complaints and providing appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, ensuring proper documentation within the company's database.
  • Delivered exceptional support during high call volume periods of up to 35 calls per day by maintaining composure and professionalism under pressure.

Trainer Specialist

Alliance Data
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Improved employee performance by designing and implementing effective training programs.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Developed customized training materials for various industries, ensuring relevance to target audience.
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future program development.
  • Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
  • Trained and mentored 25 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles

Warehouse Associate/Learning Ambassador

Amazon
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
  • Reduced order processing time through effective organization and prioritization of tasks.
  • Trained and mentored 8 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
  • Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices, and providing support for their integration into the team.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50pounds

Front Office Assistant/ Dispute Clerk

Creditors Bureau Associates
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Processed billing disputes including unauthorized transaction reports and fraudulent usage of cards.
  • Contacted customer if additional information is needed
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns at front desk.
  • Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency through effective organizational tasks such as filing, scheduling, and data entry.
  • Developed procedures for handling sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to company policies.
  • Reporting to management and performing administrative duties.
  • Printing, pulling, and filing of Explanation of Benefits
  • Posted payments and adjustments are accurately recorded in patient accounting system daily
  • Answered telephone calls, as well as screening and forwarded calls and handled basic inquiries, and sorted incoming mail.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
01.2028

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Rutland High School
Macon, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Administrative Support
  • Payment Processing
  • CRM Software
  • Training Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Salesforcecom Implementation
  • Training & Development
  • Data Entry
  • Call Documentation
  • Report Generation
  • Call Management
  • Call Center Experience
  • Account Management

Affiliations

  • National Technical Honors Society

Timeline

Utility Customer Service Representative

Dominion Energy
01.2024 - Current

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service
07.2023 - 11.2023

Warehouse Associate/ Inbound Analytical Person

Amazon
10.2022 - Current

Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Conduent Business Solutions
11.2021 - 01.2023

Trainer Specialist

Alliance Data
10.2020 - 12.2021

Warehouse Associate/Learning Ambassador

Amazon
09.2019 - 10.2020

Front Office Assistant/ Dispute Clerk

Creditors Bureau Associates
06.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Middle Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Middle Georgia State University

High School Diploma -

Rutland High School
Vakima Taylor