LAFAVION SAVANAH
***** ******** ***** #*** * Houston, Texas 77060 * 832-***-**** *
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a result-orientated company that seeks an ambitious
and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be
utilized towards continued growth and enhancement.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
9/2009 - 9/2010 JP Morgan Chase
Houston, TX
Escalation Supervisor
Received and processed difficult customer inquiries and complaints via
phone and / or email while receiving customer equipment and creating work
orders in Clientele Database. Answered customer questions and redirecting
customer's technical issues to a higher Technical Support Specialist if
needed. Provide outstanding and courteous customer support to customers
while having thorough knowledge of procedures, and duties relating to
customer issues. Collaborate with a team of CSR's to meet overall
department objectives and enhance the customer service function to exceed
all customer expectations.
08/2006 - 11/2007 Convergys
Houston, TX
Technical Support Representative
Responsibilities included answering and reporting problem areas of customer
/ client requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing,
equipment, and claims. Assist other CSR's with the handling of non-
routine calls, which require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and
procedures. Continue maintained working knowledge of all company products,
services and promotions for Yahoo Small Business while improving customer
retention through programs and services provided to the customer. Utilized
mechanized systems to initiate and complete service orders and handle
customer requests while working in one or multiple queues. Make
recommendations according to customer's needs on features, accessories,
upgrades and rate plans.
12/2005 - 07/2006 BestBuy
Houston, TX
Customer Service Representative
Communicate courteously with customers by telephone while investigating and
solving customer's problems. Diagnosed customer PC issues and advised
service orders and scheduled service appointments when needed. Handled and
reported customer complaints or any crises by keeping accurate records of
discussions or correspondence with customers. Exercise independent
judgment and decision-making when providing customer service and sales
support to ensure closure of new business, retention and account rendered.
Developed customer service policies and standards for the sales department
and met with managers to discuss possible improvements to customer services
provided.
EDUCATION
Nimitz High School
Houston, TX
Graduate - 2005
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint
SKILLS
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, & type 35 wpm.
o Strong attention to detail accurately input data with follow up skills
and initiative to complete required work in a timely manner, working in
a fast paced environment.
o Superior organizational, time management and problem solving skills.
o Strong phone and communications skills.
o Recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.
o Reputation as a dependable and accountable employee.
o Self starter with a high degree of initiative and strong analytical
skills with attention to detail.