Efrata Tesfaye-
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Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
Dedicated Customer Service Specialist with 4 years of experience in delivering exceptional support across multiple channels.
Proficient in resolving inquiries, managing transactions, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Strong communication skills
and a commitment to understanding client needs, driving positive experiences. Experienced in live chat, sales force service
cloud,convoso with a proven track record of problem-solving and collaboration. Seeking to leverage my expertise to
contribute to a dynamic team focused on outstanding customer service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
USAA insurance company,Texas
Customer Service Specialist
Remote
Jan 2024 – Feb 2025
Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat, maintaining 95% customer satisfaction Resolved
customer complaints efficiently, reducing escalations through proactive issue resolution Processed customer requests and
utilized CRM software to ensure accurate data entry, timely fulfillment and maintain detailed service records
Screened and verified customers’ identification to ensure regulatory adherence and customer confidentiality.
Assist customers with policy renewals, updates, and cancellations.
Maintain accurate customer records, including policy details, claims, and communication history.
Educate customers on various insurance options, such as life, auto, health, or home insurance, to help them make
informed decisions.
Call Gurus , Arizona
sales representative
Remote
Nov 2022 – Sep 2023
Conducted a high volume of outbound calls to potential customers to promote and sell insurance products, such as life,
auto, home, or health insurance.
Identified and pursued new leads through cold calling, referrals, and lead generation campaigns.
Successfully upsold and cross-sold additional products, increasing average sales value and enhancing customer
satisfaction.
Closed sales by guiding customers through the application process and ensuring all necessary documentation was
completed accurately and efficiently.
Consistently met or exceeded individual sales targets and contributed to the team's overall sales goals.
Skillfully handled objections and concerns from potential customers, addressing doubts with clear, factual information
to close sales.
On-site job
Feb 2022 – Oct 2022
MMCY,Shutterfly California
Customer service specialist
Handled customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat, resolving product issues, order problems, or technical
concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds for defective or unsatisfactory products, ensuring customers received fair
resolutions according to company policies.
Resolved complex customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Utilized Shutterfly’s customer relationship management (CRM) system to track customer interactions, manage orders,
and document case resolutions for future reference
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
MS Access MS
Excel MS
PowerPoint MS
Word Mac OSX
Convoso
Reporting
Zendesk Chat
Google Forms
Power BI
Outlook
Pivot Table
Banking
Customer Service
KYC Verification
RiskManagement
Investigation
Leadership
Slack
Live Chat
Intercom
Empathy
Active Listening
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Conflict Resolution
Salesforce
Time Management