ADA TRUESDALE
***** ****** **** **., ********, TX 77407 H: 281-***-**** C: 281-***-**** ************@*****.***
Summary
Telecommunications and Customer Service professional with extensive
experience in supervision, training, billing, collections and customer service. Exceptional ability to develop
strong teams and best practices that achieve desired results. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral
and written
skills. Superior organizational skills, problem solving and leadership skills. Expertise in
executing multiple and simultaneous projects Successful application modeling and
recommending applicable products to meet customer needs A history of performance
improvements by focusing on team building, training and process improvements. Evidenced by
increase in sales and reduction in billing errors. Ability to think critically and act logically
demonstrated ability to direct the work of other functional organizations Ability to focus and
Deliver pro actively in a dynamic, multi tasking, fast pace environment.
Customer Service Manager committed to delivering success through effective personnel and
workflow management. Customer Service Manager with track record of developing a quality
call center workforce.
Highlights
Call center management experience Conflict resolution proficiency
Dedicated to process improvement Strong problem solving ability
High customer service standards Customer service management expertise
Accomplishments
Exceeded corporate target for customer satisfaction for 9 months in a row.
Managed call flow with up to 10 calls in queue per minute.
Exceeded all areas of performance as a Call Center Manager in 2007
Experience
Training Delivery Manager
Jan 2010 to Current
Teleworld Staffing Pasadena, TX
Facilitate telecommunications curriculum and web based training in SW, West and MW
Regions.
Curriculum includes telecommunication products (consumer, business and complex
telecommunications business products, sales, implementation and billing.
DSL, Uverse and systems Collected customer feedback and made process changes to
exceed customer satisfaction goals. Made reasonable procedure exceptions to
accommodate unusual customer requests. Addressed customer service inquiries in a
timely and accurate manner.
Developed effective relationships with all call center
departments through clear communication.
Prepare reports, lessons and presentations via PowerPoint.
Communicate information to and from internal and external departments.
Schedule and conduct training, meetings and other arrangements pertaining to
training.
Coach, monitor and develop Customer Service Representatives to achieve desired
results.
Monitor calls for adherence to Methods and Procedures Motivate representatives to
increase quality and sales performance.
Manager Methods and Procedures
Sep 1980 to Mar 2009
AT&T Inc. Houston, TX
Methods and Procedures Liaison for 7 Solution Providers for AT&T Train Service
Representatives on Product Knowledge, Sales Built customer loyalty by placing follow up
calls for customers who reported product issues. Ran reports and supplied data to fulfill
customer report requirements. Maintained up to date records at all times.
Billing Analyzed sales reports to determine root cause of sales decline.
Implemented methods and procedures on reducing errors to improve and increase
sales performance Resolved complaints filed at the Public Utility Commission.
Draft reports and correspondence to Vice Presidents of different market segments.
Analyze situations or customer issues to determine priority and appropriate action
required.
Communications Consultant/Project Management
Sep 1980 to Mar 2009
AT&T Inc. Pasadena, TX
Executed presales and sales to Government, Education and Medical Accounts.
Direct Interface with Customer Resolved all billing issues pertaining to installation
charges and monthly recurring charges.
Work independently and as a team on projects to meet customer deadlines Project
manage complex telecom projects (pricing; down time; due dates; collaborate with
other departments.
Service Representative
AT&T Inc. Houston, TX
Answered calls via ACD (call center) for business customers.
Responsible for sales, billing and collections.
Prepared forecast report for open key requirements.
Respond and resolve correspondence and inquiries pertaining to customer complaints.
Worked in team environment to meet individual and team goals.
Developed process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of inter department
call center operations
Properly directed inbound calls in phone queues to improve call flow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
University of Saint Thomas Houston, TX
Microsoft Office Suites (word, excel, power point, outlook and access). SAP
Certificates of Completion 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Power Talk Participative
Management Six Sigma White Belt Social Styles Tracom