Uche Ihezue

Uche Ihezue

$5/hr
Retail Sale Executive/Customer Support.
Reply rate:
50.0%
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos State, Nigeria
Experience:
5 years
Profile IHEZUE UCHE KELECHI CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE A proactive and highly resourceful individual with a well-earned reputation for delivering unequal service in work practices and according to specifications. Well versed in the vicinity of Customer Service, Sales, Technical Support and Administrative Procedures with the ability to grasp new concepts swiftly and adapt to changing business needs. Displays confidence in roles that require high level of diligence, strong team work and thrives in highly challenging working environments. Work Experience Personal Information Sex: Male Date of Birth: April 28th, 1984 Languages: English, Igbo +234 --BLOCK 26, FLAT 1, MEDIUM HOUSING ESTATE, OGBA, IKEJA, LAGOS. Education 2010 HND – Computer Science (Upper Credit) LAGOS CITY POLYTECHNIC – IKEJA, LAGOS 1994 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) ADEBAYO MOKUOLU COLLEGE – OGBA, IKEJA, LAGOS SMILE COMMUNICATIONS NIGERIA LTD – Victoria Island, Lagos September 2015 – Present Retail Team Lead (Customer Service Executive/Sales) • Liaise effectively with a diverse client base and provide the best possible training to enhance staff knowledge base and ensure customer satisfaction • Oversee schedule, payroll, bookkeeping, and policy guidelines to ensure implementation and adherence • Maintain keen focus on customer-centric priorities, ensuring top-notch levels of customer service and support to spark high rates of retention and referral business • Create schedules for team members to follow, delegate tasks and set achievable deadlines • Oversee the day to day operations of the sales/retail floor and provide support in handling irate or difficult-to-please customers • Ascertain that all team members are well-equipped on customer relation techniques and strategies aimed at achieving sales targets • Train personnel to greet customers in a friendly and warm manner by providing tips and modeling exemplary behavior KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Set and met performance targets for speed, efficiency and quality service • Involved in analyzing operation concepts, which resulted in standardized planning that reduced costs and wastes • Effectively handled complex and escalated customer service challenges from staff and follow up on aggrieved customer until satisfaction is achieved to prevent loss of patronage • Provided helpful information to support decisions and help manage staff performance efficiently • Secured a zero fatality and incident safety record Interests MANSARD INSURANCE PLC – Surulere, Lagos • • • Watching football Reading books Playing scrabble Referee • Available upon request February 2014 – August 2015 Senior Sales Executive • • • • • Marketed insurance policies to individuals and corporate organisation Carried out periodic recruitment and training of Direct Sales Associates Dealt with Brokers and Corporate Partners as well as identified area of risk exposure Generated leads and follow up on them to gain business opportunities Interviewed clients to determine their insurance needs and provided them with coverage options • Determined what types of insurance plans will suit clients, in accordance to their specific financial backgrounds KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Created a set of “needs assessment” checklist, resulting in increased efficiency in assessing clients’ insurance requirements • Commended for ensuring consistent adherence to proper protocols and procedures according to the standards of practice of the organization IHEZUE Training & Certification UCHE KELECHI CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE • Customer Service Professional (Employme.ng [E-Learning Centre] Lekki (2017) • Customer Service Associate (CLOUD17 Solutions, Allen Avenue, Lagos) (2014) Work Experience • Certified Onshore-Offshore Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Level 2 & 3 Joint Professionals Training Support International – Ikeja, Lagos (2011) Skills/Competencies LINK SOFT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LTD – Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos February 2013 – January 2014 Shift Controller • Handled quality control and ensured shift operational goals • Ensured smooth production operation during shift • Advised and provided information and instructions on occupational health and safety • Encouraged safety awareness and promoted safety amongst personnel • Ensured compliance with correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the work area • Microsoft Office Suite • Communication Skill • System Administration • Network Administration • Operating System • Polite KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Accurately completed assignments and general duties which increased overall efficiency by 40% • Earned reputation for consistency and timely delivery of work under minimal supervision • Developed ability to successfully work in a team NOVATECH SOLUTIONS – Warri, Delta State • Innovative • Resourceful • Customer Service • Data Entry Skill • Presentation Skill April 2012 – December 2012 Computer Instructor • Relationship Skill • Planned the course content and sequence of instruction for computer learners • Tailored instructional methods to the needs of individual users • Prepared educational materials for use in classrooms at the request of- employer; clients First Leaving of Certificate • Maintenance andSchool management computer equipment • Self-Motivated UNIVERSITY PRIMARY SCHOOL ENUGU CAMPUS MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE – Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State March 2011 – February 2012 Admin Officer 1 (NYSC – Primary Assignment) • • • • Generated database • Public speaking of staff information in the ministry Participated in technical meetings/sessions • Baking/confectionaries • Dress Prepared andmaking sent reports using Microsoft Word processing package Hair making Carried• out file cataloguing • Cooking • Dancing Available on request • Time Management • Target Oriented • Team Player • Leadership Abilities
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