Customer Support Specialist with over 12+ years of experience serving as the first point of contact for customers in fast-paced, service-driven environments. Proven track record of delivering high-quality support, leading operational activities, managing escalations and identifying process improvements. Adept at leveraging customer insights and product expertise to increase satisfaction and retention.
CORE COMPETENCIES
*Excellent verbal and written communication
*Account management: Effectively managing existing customer accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
*Customer Retention Strategies: Developing strategies to retain existing customers and reduce churn.
*Persuasion: Skill in influencing others decisions and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.
*Upselling and Cross-selling: Identifying opportunities to sell additional products or services to existing clients.
*Conflict Resolution: Effectively handling and resolving conflicts within clients, customers or
within a team.
*Adaptability: Ability to pivot strategies quickly in response to market changes or customer
feedback.
*Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing your own emotions and recognizing
the emotions of others to build better relationships.
*Proficiency in using CRM systems and Project management tools.
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Improved customer retention by 20% through proactive outreach and efficient case resolution using CRM ticketing system.
* Reduced customer ticket backlog by implementing ticket triage strategies.
* Successfully coordinated cross-functional projects and improving team visibility and reducing missed deadlines.
* Led the transition from email based support to using CRM tool, improving team collaboration and issue tracking across departments.