SP
Shanekqua Pickens
Professional Summary
Experienced, bringing 10 years of quality performance in customer support and experience in supervisory roles. Skilled in mentoring team members and working apart a team to deliver exceptional service and building team morale through effective communication and positive performance feedback. Accustomed to defusing customer dissatisfaction and providing superior results.
Work History
PNC Bank - Team Lead
Florence, SC
11/2018 - 12/2020
Assurant Specialty Property - Processing Specialist Florence, SC
08/2016 - 10/2018
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
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Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
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● Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks. Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
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Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
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Responded to customer inquiries and requests related to insurance products and membership.
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Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
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Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
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Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them.
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Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
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adrs2o@r.postjobfree.com
Charlotte, NC 28262
Skills
● Account updates
● Sales proficiency
● Research and due diligence
● Schedule Management
● Team Building
● Training and mentoring
● Customer Relations
● MS Office expert
● Effective problem solver
● Exceptional telephone etiquette
● Sales expertise
● Cash Handling
● Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
● Excellent time management skills
Education
06/2012
Lake City High School
Lake City, SC
Diploma
08/2014
Everest University
Online
Associate Degree: Paralegal Studies
Member of Beta Club and Student Body
President
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● Elected Captain of Cheerleading Squad
Sykes - Customer Service Representative
Kingstree, SC
06/2012 - 06/2016
Principal Financial Services - Client Service Manager Charlotte, NC
12/2020 - Current
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
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Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
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Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues.
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Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
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Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
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Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for customer support team.
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Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
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Developed documentation and logs of implemented solutions and generated and submitted reports.
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Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
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Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
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