Lawrence Trachtenberg
Fort Lauderdale FL ***** * 954-***-**** **********@*****.***
Customer Service Rep
Summary Skills :
Professional
Basic Computer Skills
30+years in Customer Service
Knowable in Data Entry
Dependable
Multi-tasking skills
Critical Thinking Skill
Detail Oriented
Team Player
Member Experience Advisor Nations Benefits LLC Ft Lauderdale, FL
November 2020-June 2022
Service members accounts from multiple health insurance companies
Inbound calls related to member benefits
Scheduling hearing tests for hearing aid purchases
Outbound calls to hearing aid providers to schedule appointments
Digital Hearing Experience specialist
Receiving escalation calls for conflict resolution
Servicing accounts for Over The Counter benefit requests
Advisor for member benefits for Personal Emergency Response Systems
Advisor for home health care companion services
Corporate Travel Consultant Universal Travel American Express Ft Lauderdale, FL
August 2017-March 2020
Exclusive travel agent for Nova Southeastern University
Mastered Sabre GDS and Amadeus reservation systems
Flexible and patient under pressure, ability to meet challenges in an ever-changing environment
Effectively communicated with people of all ages and cultures
Answered phone professionally, courteously and promptly
Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to diffuse difficult situations
Customer Service Representative
August 2016 – August 2017 Convergys/Citibank Coral Springs, FL
Serviced Citibank credit card customers accounts from incoming calls
Call center environment
Accessed customer accounts to resolve any issues of concern
Processed lost/stolen reports due to fraudulent activity
Processed balance transfers / movement of funds
Advised customers of product enhancements
Travel Coordinator / Customer Service Rep
Sept 2014 – Nov 2015 Hotel Connections Miami, FL
Responsible for the timely and efficient handling of inbound inquiries, to source travel, hotel, air and transportation needs to airline clients
Worked in a call center environment.
Interacted with clients and business partners both electronically and via telephone
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail, and organizational skills
Proficient on Sabre
Relocation Coordinator
Jan 2014 – June 2014 American Van Lines Pompano, FL
Generated phone sales leads from moving websites
Took inventory and gave estimates for local and long distance moves
Scheduled and coordinated moves with dispatcher and customer service
Processed payments for the move
Customer Service/Sales Verification
March 2012 – Jan 2014 Caribbean Cruise Lines
Cruise Sales Specialist
Phone sales of cruise and land travel packages
Customer service, conflict resolution, legal verification specialist
Corporate Travel Consultant
Jan 2000 – May 2011 Universal Travel American Express Ft Lauderdale, FL
Exclusive travel agent for Nova Southeastern University
Mastered Sabre reservation system
Flexible and patient under pressure, ability to meet challenges in an ever-changing environment
Effectively communicate with people of all ages and cultures
Answered phone professionally, courteously and promptly
Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to diffuse difficult situations
Education
University of Arizona Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science Minor in Psychology