Patience Simeon Jerome

Patience Simeon Jerome

$5/hr
Customer support specialist| Email| Chat Support
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience:
2 years
JEROME PATIENCE SIMEON PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Customer Service Specialist with 3+ years of experience delivering fast, accurate, and empathetic support across phone, chat, and email channels. Proven success in resolving inquiries, troubleshooting user issues, and improving customer satisfaction through active listening and relationship-building. Skilled in using Zendesk, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Freshdesk to manage tickets and maintain seamless support workflows. Consistently achieves 95%+ CSAT scores, 90%+ first-contact resolution, and reduced response times by up to 30% through efficient prioritization and process improvements. Known for being calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and committed to ensuring every customer feels heard, valued, and supported. EXPERIENCE Customer Support Specialist Digital Witch Support Community | Lagos / Remote |- ●​ Handled 80+ daily customer interactions across chat, email, and support forums while maintaining professionalism and empathy.​ ●​ Resolved user inquiries, product issues, and account access concerns, achieving a 93% first-contact resolution rate.​ ●​ Utilized support tools such as Zendesk / Freshdesk / HubSpot CRM to manage tickets, track cases, and maintain communication records with 98% documentation accuracy.​ ●​ Troubleshot technical issues by guiding users step-by-step, contributing to a 25% reduction in repeated support requests.​ ●​ Escalated complex issues to product and technical teams with clear documentation, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.​ ●​ Educated customers on product features, updates, and best practices, improving product adoption and usage efficiency.​ ●​ Analyzed recurring support cases and provided feedback to internal teams, helping strengthen user experience and reduce friction points.​ ●​ Participated in chat moderation and community engagement to maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive online environment.​ ●​ Maintained a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) of 95%+ across support channels.​ ●​ Reduced average response time by 30% by improving workflow and prioritization structures.​ ●​ Contributed to a 15% increase in positive user reviews through consistent service excellence.​ ●​ Recognized for delivering empathetic, solution-oriented support and exceeding monthly performance targets. Customer Service Representative First Metro Infrastructural Limited | Lagos |- ●​ Served as the first point of contact for incoming calls, emails, and walk-in customer inquiries, handling 50+ customer interactions daily with professionalism and empathy.​ ●​ Assisted customers with service requests, product information, billing inquiries, and technical support guidance.​ ●​ Logged and tracked customer issues using internal CRM tools with accurate documentation and follow-through.​ ●​ Coordinated with operations, field service, and engineering teams to schedule site visits, service repairs, and installations, ensuring timely project execution.​ ●​ Resolved customer escalations effectively, achieving a 90%+ resolution success rate through proactive and solution-focused communication.​ ●​ Processed invoices, payment confirmations, service forms, and account updates with 99% data accuracy.​ ●​ Collected customer feedback and reported recurring issues to support continuous service improvement and operational efficiency.​ ●​ Supported administrative functions, including filing, reporting, and preparing daily and weekly service logs.​ ●​ Maintained a customer satisfaction rating of 94%+ by delivering fast, helpful, and professional support.​ ●​ Improved response time to customer inquiries by 20% through better call handling and workflow prioritization.​ ●​ Strengthened client relationships, contributing to a 12% increase in customer retention and repeat service engagements.​ ●​ Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and excellent communication, consistently meeting monthly service quality targets.​ Customer Service Representative Champion Brewery Company | Akwa Ibom State |- As a Customer Service Representative at Champion Brewery Company, I served as the first point of contact between customers and the brand, ensuring each interaction reflected our core values of hospitality, product excellence, and customer satisfaction. I managed customer inquiries across multiple channels and supported the sales and logistics teams to ensure smooth product delivery and a positive customer experience. ●​ Delivered prompt, professional, and friendly customer support across phone, email, in-person, and social media channels.​ ●​ Provided product information, recommendations, and guidance to customers to support informed purchasing decisions.​ ●​ Handled customer complaints and feedback with empathy and patience, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.​ ●​ Coordinated closely with sales, warehouse, and distribution teams to track orders, monitor delivery timelines, and resolve logistics issues.​ ●​ Processed orders, invoices, returns, and account updates accurately in internal systems.​ ●​ Maintained detailed records of customer interactions to support follow-ups and quality assurance checks.​ ●​ Collected and documented customer insights to help improve service delivery, product offerings, and user experience.​ ●​ Assisted in organizing promotional events, brewery tours, and customer engagement activities.​ ●​ Ensured compliance with company policies, beverage regulations, and quality control standards.​ ●​ Promoted a positive brand image by maintaining professionalism, product knowledge, and excellent communication skills.​ ●​ Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings due to swift issue resolution and product knowledge.​ ●​ Enhanced customer loyalty and retention by building rapport and providing personalized support.​ ●​ Recognized for strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. EDUCATION ●​ Akwa Ibom State University Genetics and Biotechnology 2022 SKILLS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Communication skill Active listening Problem-solving skill Critical thinking Phone, email, live chat support CRM tools specialist Conflict resolution CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Digital Witch Support Community In-demand IT Skills. ●​ Alison Introduction to customer service excellence ●​ Alison Customer service skills within Healthcare ●​ Alison Diploma in Customer Service.
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