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Yolonda Shorter

dallas,TX

Summary

Customer-oriented customer service representative. Successful at troubleshooting and handling customer support issues in a timely manner. Energetic representative with strong time management skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Dedicated Customer Service Representative who provides exceptional customer service through active listening and problem solving. Call Center Representative with expertise providing customer support in high call volume environments. Exceptional computer aptitude and telephone etiquette. Hands-on Customer Service Manager effective in motivating others to reach their optimum potential.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Benefits Verification Specialist

Cencora
dallas, TX
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance to plan participants by explaining benefits information to ensure educated selections.
  • Monitored data integrity and confidentiality by observing strict regulations and procedures.
  • Reviewed employee enrollments to verify accuracy, inputting all information into company's database.
  • Collaborated closely with other team members to resolve large volume of claims on [Timeframe] basis.
  • Verified policy holder data, including age, contact number and physical address.
  • Handled modification and updating of policies.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to manage large volume of claims.

Temporary Customer Service

TD Ameritrade
Southlake, TX
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Answered 100+ inbound calls per day and directed to individuals or departments.
  • Delivered service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
  • Upheld privacy and security requirements established by [Type] regulatory agencies.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Supported operational improvements and resolution of problems to deliver top-notch customer service.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.

Financial Services Trainee

TD Ameritrade
Southlake, TX
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Answered 100+ inbound calls per day and directed to individuals or departments.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
  • Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
  • Supported company and clients, including addressing inquiries, resolving issues and managing customer relations.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.

Travel Support Specialist

TripActions Inc.
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Took payments via credit and debit cards and handled all sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings, researching travel options, negotiating rates, presenting best deals and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Offered exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Sustained operational efficiencies, coordinating domestic/international customer travel accommodations while managing airfare, hotel bookings and rental car reservations.
  • Asked open-ended questions to best understand client needs and determine best travel offerings.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies, accurately collecting customer fees, managing refunds and providing accurate travel documentation.

Teller Operations Specialist

First Bank Texas Mid Cities
Bedford, TX
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Kept teller window areas clean, organized and fully stocked.
  • Balanced bank’s vault with over 500k in it daily.
  • Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
  • Greeted and assisted over [50] customers per day in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Processed cash withdrawals.

collector II

wells fargo
irvng, tx
3 2011 - 8 2018

*effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls. *addressed an resolved customer products complaints empathetically and professionally.*gathered and verified all required customer information for tracking purposes.*initiated operations improvement to improve overall call center productivity.*met or exceeded service and quality standards every review period.*collected member loan payments.

manager

first cash advance
irving, tx
01.2010 - 01.2011
*hired and trained staff of 4.*increased new bank relationships within the local community 30% by executing quarterly promotions.*managed branch with an average of 161,000 in monthly deposits.*received superior customer service satisfaction scores 92% for 6 consecutive quarters.*originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administere customer loan proposals.*developed prospects for new loans with 20 cold calls weekly.*maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Inside Sales Representative

Aegis Communications Group Inc.
Arlington , TX
8 2008 - 0 2010
  • Conducted business to business telephone sales.
  • Greeted wholesale customers and assisted in providing products meeting personal needs maintaining knowledge of products available.
  • Demonstrated exceptional consultative selling skills throughout the sales cycle, from initial rapport to needs assessment to solution delivery.
  • Implemented a consultative selling approach on all inbound calls.
  • Set up customer accounts in computer system with complete information.
  • Exceeded aggressive sales goals [3] consecutive quarters.

global sales representative

delta airlines
dallas, tx
07.2006 - 09.2008
*effectively managed a high-volume of bound and outbound calls.*answered a constant flow of customer calls with up to 25 calls in queue per minute.*addressed and resolved customer product complaints empathetically and professionally.*provided incentive to increase productivity by offering employees awards for best customer service.

Skills

*skilled in call center operations

*exceptional workflow management

*adheres to customer service procedures

*marketing savvy

*Avaya software knowledge

*extensive history with predictive dialers

*ms excel expert

*complex problem solving

*highly detail-oriented

*superior time management

*exceptionally organized

*advanced computer proficiency (pac and mac)

Timeline

Temporary Customer Service

TD Ameritrade
03.2021 - 08.2022

Benefits Verification Specialist

Cencora
01.2021 - Current

Financial Services Trainee

TD Ameritrade
10.2020 - 11.2020

Travel Support Specialist

TripActions Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020

Teller Operations Specialist

First Bank Texas Mid Cities
08.2018 - 03.2019

manager

first cash advance
01.2010 - 01.2011

global sales representative

delta airlines
07.2006 - 09.2008

collector II

wells fargo
3 2011 - 8 2018

Inside Sales Representative

Aegis Communications Group Inc.
8 2008 - 0 2010
Yolonda Shorter