Michael Schmidt
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Phone: 734-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in management where I can contribute my diverse
experience and skills to ensure the organization exceeds expectations and
goals for superior customer service, high employee productivity, superb
quality, efficiency, low turnover, and maximum profitability.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Experience in moderate to high volume customer service and technical call
centers 11+ years
Extensive experience in customer service in agent, management, coach,
trainer, and technical support roles
Top level customer service and problem resolution skills
Experience in base level project management
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ACD Systems, Cisco Networks, IVR, Workforce
Management Systems
Knowledge of inner and outer workings of inbound/outbound call centers
Knowledge of call forecasting and schedule creation based on forecasts
Knowledge in warehouse functions and logistics
Knowledge using mainframe systems specific to warehouse operations
Pursuing bachelor in business administration/management
EMPLOYMENT
December 2009-Present
Contact Center Supervisor, PSCU, Southgate, MI
. Provides direct management support for 15-20 agent team, works as
supervising point of contact for any of our 200+ agents on the floor
. Direct supervisor to two dedicated teams for top clients
. Team leader for cross sales project
. Team leader of Nortel integration project team proving operational
testing and support
. Team leader of CallPro Pilot project team providing direct support to
team and agents operating on the pilot project
. Team leader for the training team opening a new location in Oklahoma
. Tracks and maintains call volume metrics for CallPro project
. Tracks areas for improvement on CallPro project and works with team
members to improve processes to create the best available product for
the agents to provide the highest quality service to each and every
member
. Office team leader for annual review revision project
. Manages service levels during after hour times by offering Lack Of
Work, overtime recruitment, and moving personnel to other projects
. Manages service level during business hours by monitoring agent
productivity and engaging as needed to keep agents productive at all
times
. Monitors and coaches agents to achieve high quality scores and
excellent call efficiency
. Completes and delivers agent performance reviews on 90 day and annual
anniversaries
. Reports system errors to appropriate IT departments and monitors
situation until complete and remains the single point of contact until
resolution is completed
. Responsible for the hiring and termination decisions for contact
center
June 2008-November 2009 Customer Care
Coordinator, Walgreens-OptionCare, Ann Arbor, MI
. Provides extraordinary customer service
. Schedules deliveries for specialty drug orders
. Arranges shipping methods for deliveries
. Places outbound courtesy reminder calls
. Acts as liaison between patients and pharmacists
. Assists image index team on an as needed basis
. Reported and assisted in resolving call routing issue for the contact
center
April 2007-Sep 2007
Team Leader, Banctel.com, Troy, MI
. Supervised 25+ agents
. Coached and monitored agents to ensure quality and to maintain a high
level of customer service and satisfaction
. Responsible for talent management
. Responsible for measuring and reporting project metrics
. Assisted IT department with Telescript error resolution
. Assisted IT department with telecom issues
. Completed employee performance reviews
. Provided Superb customer service and problem resolution to all clients
. Worked with account managers to improve client relationships and
improve client satisfaction through improved practices and SOP's
Jan 2007-April 2007 (Project)
Contact Center Supervisor, Nuwell Companies, Ferndale, MI
. Advised on and implemented new call quality scorecard and monitoring
system
. Researched and implemented Nortel Phone and ACD system
. Completed staffing for contact center including hiring and scheduling
. Provided problem resolution and customer service to escalated callers
. Managed employees based on metrics to meet established goals
. Worked on project team to integrate calls from newly acquired offices
. Worked with office managers to improve processes for both the contact
center and the face to face representatives in each office
. Worked with office managers and MD's to create an IVR to better route
calls and provide general information to patients without needing to
speak to a live agent
Oct 2005-Jan 2007 Team
Leader/Knowledge Engineer, TechTeam Global, Southfield, MI
. Revamped new hire training program
. Completed training for new employees and existing employees on new
processes
. Created knowledge base articles using HTML coding
. Presented project metrics to Office Depot senior management
. Provided on call support for all critical warehouse production issues
. Worked as contact for warehouse vendor support groups
. Provided agents with additional support to assist with problem
resolution and to focus on first call resolution for each customer.
. Reviewed ticket escalations for completeness and forwarded to
appropriate support team
. Met with application support teams for process improvements and
improved SOP's
. Assisted with building team schedules and forecasting in Blue Pumpkin
. Revised IVR system during system outages to inform callers of the
issue before reaching an agent to help manage call volume and service
levels
. Met with Office Depot senior management during on-site client visits
to update on current metrics for the contact center and to improve
client relationships
June 2003-Aug 2005
E-Commerce Support Agent, McKesson, Livonia, MI
. Provided technical support and superior customer service to
retail/hospital pharmacies
. Acted as single point of contact for chain pharmacy division
. Sole agent responsible to provide service the two largest chains
. Assisted QA department with enhancing system interfaces
Education
2014-Present Pursuing Bachelor Degree - Business Management,
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
2012-2013 Associate Degree -
Business Administration, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
2007-2010 Associate Degree of the Arts -
Business Transfer, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI