Ozioma Ekekeh

Ozioma Ekekeh

$10/hr
Customer Support Specialist
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
2 years
OZIOMA EKEKEH Customer Support Specialist linkedin.com/in/ekekeh-ozioma | Lagos, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY​ Customer Support Specialist with experience handling email and ticket-based customer inquiries, resolving account, billing, and delivery-related issues, and maintaining accurate support documentation. Background in Radiography with a deliberate transition into customer support, bringing strong attention to detail, patient communication experience, and the ability to perform accurately under pressure. Skilled in providing clear, empathetic communication while following structured support workflows in fast-paced environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Customer Support Experience Independent Contractor | 2025 ●​ Provided email-based customer support by responding to customer inquiries, complaints, and requests in a timely and professional manner. ●​ Managed and prioritized a daily queue of 30+ tickets, maintaining response times under 2 hours. ●​ Resolved common customer issues by following established support workflows. ●​ Responded to customer requests empathetically, maintaining accuracy and clarity. ●​ Built 3 response macros that cut average reply time by 2 minutes per ticket. ●​ Updated ticket statuses appropriately to reflect progress and resolution. ●​ Logged 100% of interactions in Zendesk, reducing follow-up gaps and missed escalations. Administrative Support Upwork | June 2023–August 2025 ●​ Transcribed 20+ hours of audio/video monthly with 98%+ accuracy across 3 concurrent clients. ●​ Delivered 10+ articles and scripts monthly for clients across 3 niches, with zero revision rejections. ●​ Edited documents for clarity, grammar and voice consistency. ●​ Conducted detailed research to fact-check content and ensure source credibility. ●​ Collaborated with clients to revise and enhance content based on feedback. Sales Representative Yeolan Enterprises | January 2022–December 2022 ●​ Handled daily customer inquiries through in-person and phone communication. ●​ Guided customers through purchasing decisions while resolving service-related issues. ●​ Maintained accurate customer records and transaction details using CRM-style documentation practices. ●​ Followed up on customer inquiries, contributing to a 10% inquiry-to-sale conversion rate. ●​ Managed an average of 10+ customer interactions daily in a fast-paced environment while meeting monthly performance targets. SKILLS & TOOLS​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Customer Issue Resolution Written Communication Email & Ticket-Based Support Customer Follow-ups & Case Tracking Support Documentation Ticket Prioritization & Queue Management Issue Escalation & Handoff Basic data entry / reporting CRM & Ticketing Systems (Zendesk) Internal Notes & Case Records Support Macros & Response Templates Google Workspace Microsoft Office NON-DEGREE CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Service Hub Software, HubSpot Academy, 2025. ●​ Foundations, Data everywhere, Coursera, 2025. ●​ Certificate of Appreciation for Participating in The Cowrywise Ambassador Program, Cowrywise, 2025. EDUCATION ​ University Of Benin | Benin City, Nigeria October, 2025 B.Rad, Radiography VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE ​ ●​ Breast Cancer Awareness Volunteer | 2025, Community Outreach Program, Benin City, Nigeria Engaged with members of the public to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection. ●​ Cowrywise - Campus Ambassador |-, Benin City, Nigeria Promoted Cowrywise and developed an environment positive towards the brand. Developed campus-specific marketing and outreach programs/campaigns.
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