Funke Akindejoye

Funke Akindejoye

$25/hr
Customer Support Specialist
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Eti Osa, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
8 years
FUNKE AKINDEJOYE Customer Support Specialist Remote: Global PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Customer-focused Remote Customer Support Specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering exceptional support across SaaS, eCommerce, International Education and Online Marketplace platforms. Proven ability to handle high-volume inquiries (20–30 daily) across email, live chat and social media while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and retention. Experienced in vendor onboarding, technical issue resolution, customer success and global customer support. Adept at working with international customers across multiple time zones and ensuring seamless customer experiences. Seeking full-time remote Customer Support Representative roles with global companies in eCommerce, SaaS, Cloud, Fintech and Tech Companies. CORE SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • Customer Support & Customer Success Live Chat & Email Support Vendor Onboarding & Management Technical Issue Resolution CRM Tools & Ticket Management Customer Retention & Satisfaction Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution Remote Collaboration (Slack, Zoom, Teams) Multichannel Support (Email, Chat, Social Media) Order Processing & Product Support PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Customer Service Officer (Remote) Wesfabrics.com | December 2024 – March 2026 • • • Handled 15–25 daily customer inquiries via email, live chat and social media channels. Assisted customers with product selection, order placement and checkout support. Provided detailed product information including fabric material, patterns, color, availability and delivery timelines. • • Resolved customer concerns quickly, improving customer satisfaction and retention. Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment. Key Achievement: ✓ Maintained high customer satisfaction by delivering fast and accurate responses to global customers. Customer Support Officer / Vendor Manager (Remote) Booklystores.com | March 2022 – November 2024 • • • • • Onboarded new vendors to the global marketplace platform Managed 25–30 support tickets daily from vendors Provided technical support related to vendor stores and account management Acted as Vendor Manager ensuring vendor success and satisfaction Helped vendors resolve technical issues and optimize store performance Key Achievements: ✓ Successfully onboarded multiple vendors to platform ✓ Improved vendor satisfaction through proactive support ✓ Reduced vendor technical issues through quick troubleshooting Mental Health Counsellor (Volunteer) Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) | January 2020 – December 2023 • • • • • Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals experiencing mental health and life challenges Counseled 5–10 individuals weekly from different parts of the world through virtual support channels Listened empathetically, assessed concerns, and offered practical coping strategies and guidance Maintained confidentiality and documented interactions according to organizational guidelines Collaborated with team members and escalated high-risk cases to senior counselors when necessary Key Achievements: ✓ Supported individuals from diverse backgrounds across multiple regions ✓ Demonstrated empathy, active listening, and strong communication skills ✓ Helped improve emotional well-being and provide safe support spaces for clients Customer Support Representative examBrains.com | February 2017 – November 2019 • • • • • Handled 10–20 inquiries daily from students and parents Provided guidance on international education opportunities Responded to inquiries via email, live chat and social media Assisted prospective students with application process and information requests Maintained accurate communication records and follow-ups Key Achievements: ✓ Delivered high-quality customer service to local clients interested in international education ✓ Managed high-volume inquiries efficiently EDUCATION Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) – Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo, Nigeria). Master AI Video Creation Certificate – Udemy Inc Mental Health Counsellor - Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative LANGUAGES • • English – C2 (Professional Fluency) Yoruba - Native TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES • • Zendesk Freshdesk • • • • • • • HubSpot Intercom Live Chat Slack Google Workspace Microsoft Office Zoom REMOTE WORK STRENGTHS • • • • • Experience supporting global customers Strong written communication skills Fast response time Problem-solving mindset Customer-first approach AVAILABILITY Open to Full-Time Remote Customer Support Specialist roles in SaaS, eCommerce, Cloud, Fintech and Technology Companies. Available for Day Shift | Global Teams | Immediate Start WHY HIRE ME • • • • • • 8+ years Customer Support Experience Global Customer Support Experience Multichannel Support Expert Vendor & Customer Success Experience Strong Communication Skills Remote Work Ready
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