Jason Ridgeway
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Home 248-***-****
PROFILE
Intuitive and Results-Oriented Customer Service Representative
. Demonstrated effectiveness working in fast-paced and stressful
environments.
. Earned reputation as a taskmaster by improving overall productivity.
. Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook),
Xlite, Skype, Five 9 and Echo Call Assistant.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
. Assessing needs . Processing / expediting
orders and requests
. Managing client relationships . Arranging shipping/delivery
. Arbitrating and resolving problems . Prioritizing time / projects
. Maintaining controls . Professional Fundraising
. Researching / analyzing information . Generating / maintaining /
distributing reports
. Attending meetings . Ordering / managing supply
inventory
. Training personnel . Seizing opportunities to up sell
and cross-sell
EXPERIENCE
Yellow Pages, Southfield, MI
2013
Inside Sales/Client Services
Managing up to 80 to 120 inbound and outbound calls a day
* Cold calling new business for ad sales
* Researching and designing ad listings in Yellow Pages in the book as well
as online listings
* Creating new accounts in Excel systems for new clients
Associated Community Services, Southfield, MI 2010 to 2013
Professional Fundraiser
Provide customer service and inspire new supporters to donate in addition
to developing and maintaining existing relationships. Communicating with
donors on the phone and electronically raising community awareness of both
local and national charities, drawing attention to the efforts and results
of each organization. Managing and updating databases to record donor
contact and preference information.
Alpine Access, Home Based Employment 2011 to Present
Customer Service and Technical Support Representative
Served as a representative for TurboTax, supporting thousands of new and
existing customers. Ensured compliance to regulations. Assisted customers
in logging on and getting into database. Worked with customers to create
user names, passwords, and access. Utilized TurboTax software, the internet
and other resources provided to document steps taken and resolve problems.
Notified users regarding changes in applications.
. Offered step by step assistance for clients to complete and file
accurate income tax returns
. Processed requests which included ordering, upgrades, cancellations,
refunds, password resets and security. Entered daily message board
updates which provided team members and managers with information on
application changes
LenderLive, Troy, MI 2010
Data Analyst
Processing and reviewing mortgage loan modifications
. Collecting and organizing data from a variety of mortgage sources,
tools and documents
Rochester Housing Authority, Rochester, NY 2004 to 2010
Security Officer
Responsible for monitoring public, city, county and private areas, while
ensuring the safety of pedestrians, students, contractors and employees
. Accurate record keeping, closed circuit and radio communication with
management and local law enforcement
. Filing, generating and maintaining reports
. Assisted with new hire training process
Sutherland Global Services, Henrietta, NY 2008
Technical Support
Provided technical support and customer service for business payroll
company (ADP). Assisted businesses with software setup and step by step
troubleshooting to resolve program issues. Completed client requests such
as order taking, software cancellations, password reset functions and other
needs
Regional Transit Authority, Rochester, NY 2003 to 2006
Customer Service Specialist
Direct dealings with businesses, schools and bus patrons either by phone
via call center or in public outings. Responsible with staff training and
guest relations
. Assisted with ordering, refunds, route changes and special needs
requests
Bob Evans, Rochester, NY 1998 to 2002
Cook
Supervised kitchen staff and prepared quality food for customers and team
members.
. Demonstrated ability to stay focused in high volume, fast-paced
situations individually and with a team
. Kept precise and accurate inventory of incoming and outgoing food and
food handling products
EDUCATION
Family Learning Center, Rochester,NY 2005
G.E.D
Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY 2004
Skill assessment and testing programs