Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience at CarMax Auto Finance & Verizon Wireless excelling in debt recovery and complaint resolution. Proven ability to negotiate payment arrangements and enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for maintaining a professional demeanor while achieving timely resolutions for past-due accounts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator
DHPace
Peachtree Corners
05.2025 - Current
Coordinated scheduling of technician appointments for efficient service
Communicated with clients to confirm appointments and address scheduling conflicts.
Utilized scheduling software to track service requests and technician availability.
Collaborated with management to develop effective scheduling strategies and processes.
Early Collections Representative
CarMax Auto Finance
Kennesaw
01.2024 - 01.2025
Contacted customers with past-due accounts and responded to incoming inquiries.
Provided detailed information regarding account balances, interest accruals, and payment options.
Influenced customers to make payments or adopt alternative payment plans.
Identified and resolved customer concerns, escalating issues when necessary.
Accurately documented all interactions and account updates in company systems.
Maintained a positive demeanor during challenging customer conversations.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless Corporation
Alpharetta
01.2014 - 08.2023
Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Answered incoming calls, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Set up and activated customer accounts.
Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Customer Service Representative
T-Mobile
North Charleston
04.2008 - 11.2013
Determined accurate prices for business customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
Contacted customers about potential service upgrades, new services and account changes.
Recommended improvements in products, service and billing methods to management to prevent future problems.
Strengthened customer retention by offering discount options.
Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.
Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
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