James H. Upshur
Hawthorne California *****
Cell 323-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Professional Customer Care and Sales Specialist
* ***** ** ********** ** High Volume Call Centers
Offering Nine years of experience providing the best customer support in busy call
center environments for wireless cell phone company and telecommunication industry
employers.
World class, professional customer service representative:
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Voce* Wireless (Supervisor Customer Concierge Service Representative,
October 2005 to February 2012- $17.00/hr)
• Customer Concierge Service Representative at a high-volume call center within a deadline-driven
environment. I helped resolved customer technical issues by utilizing computer skills in
provisioning, checking for service and area coverage with emails and text messaging
• Assist customers with returns, purchasing protection plans and service packages.
• Scheduling in-home services via online interface.
• Answer telephone inquiries from customers and stores regarding the status of units and other
service issues.
• Assist with new employee training including store policies, services, financing options and register
operations.
Aegis Communication (Manager Customer Service Representative,
March 2003 to October 2005 - $9.00/hr)
I handled high volume incoming calls, from account holders, responded to inquiries, resolving problems
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and correcting billing questions errors.
I provided soft sales for residential lines. I also used consultative selling techniques to provide leads for
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the company.
Cowen Carpet Cleaning Inc.: (CEO, Customer Service Representative,
January 1995 - Present $15.00/hr)
Received, schedule and assign client technical support requests via phone and email.
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Monitor support requests from assignment to completion.
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Follow-up with clients to verify accurate and complete problem resolution upon completion
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I was recognized as the "#1 Customer Service Rep" in fall 2004. I Co-developed on-the-job training
program that reduced training time from eight weeks to five. Earned 100% marks in all categories such as
script communication skills, listening skills, problem resolution and politeness. Also recognize for initiative,
enthusiasm, tenacity, persuasiveness, customer focus and dependability in performance evaluations.
EDUCATION:
4/2001-6/2001, West Los Angeles Collage, Culver City, CA
Computer Tech, Action Studies Customer Service Skills Training, Los Angeles, CA
Attended Fred Pryor and Skill-Path Seminars Completed five 4-hour modules of customer service
training. Completed voluntary customer service training to learn ways to enhance customer Topics
included how to: Greet transfer and hold calls, Build rapport, listen, clarify and manage conversational
satisfaction and improve productivity.
References Available upon Request Thank you. Enjoy!
Professional Customer Care/Sales Specialist
James H. Upshur
Hawthorne California 90250
Cell: 323-***-****
Home: 323-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
To Whom It May Concern
Hello I am reaching out to you letting know how I am very excited you have consider this
letter of introduction.
It is my pleasure in expressing interest in exploring employment opportunities as a
professional in/outbound customer care service/sales representative with your company. I
have an unwavering commitment to customer service, with the ability to build productive
relationships, resolve complex issues and win customer loyalty. I like using skilled
technique in the art of negotiation to provide strategic relationship/ partnership-building
skills. I listen attentively, to solve problems creatively and I also use tact and diplomacy
to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes.
I’m an adaptive flexible individual seeking a permanent or temporary job opportunity
where integrity, strong works ethics may be appreciated. I am a diligent, detail-oriented
individual that believes exuding professionalism is paramount to a company’s success. I
excel in multitasking, so fast paced environments are of no concern. My professionalism
is truly evident when I am on the call center floor as I always look to ensure every
client’s comfort and satisfaction. I want nothing more than to share my experience with a
great company that is looking to acquire a great asset!
I hope that you can use someone with my qualifications, skills and abilities. I would
appreciate meeting with you to discuss how I can make a positive contribution to your
team.
Upon your request, I can provide more details and answer any additional questions via
phone or at an arranged meeting. I will look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
James Upshur