April Abufares
920-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Randolph, WI 53956
SUMMARY
Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. SKILLS
Credit Card Payment Processing
Report Creation
Report Generation
Data Entry
Customer Data Confidentiality
Order and Refund Processing
Data Entry and Maintenance
Issue and Complaint Resolution
Understanding Customer Needs
Upselling Products and Services
Calm and Professional Under Pressure
Responding to Difficult Customers
Customer Service
De-escalation Techniques
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Customer Retention Strategies
Verbal and Written Communication
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Creative Problem Solving
Call Documentation
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Multitasking and Prioritization
60 wpm Typing Speed
Customer Relations
Process Optimization
Technologically Savvy
Clerical Support
EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative, G&H service corp., March 2015-Current Beaver Dam, WI
De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor. Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints. Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business. Set up and activated customer accounts.
Made outbound calls to obtain account information. Customer Service Associate, Instacart, March 2021-February 2023 Madison, WI
Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with top-notch customer service.
Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems and solutions. Customer Service Representative, Prudential Healthcare, November 1991-May 2001 San Antonio, TX
De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor. Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints. Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business. Set up and activated customer accounts.
Made outbound calls to obtain account information. Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution. Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service. Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate of Applied Science
Information Technology, Globe Institute of Technology, New York NY February 2013 High School Diploma
Memorial High School, San Antonio, TX May 1991