Bambi Hughes
Customer Service Representative
Republic, MO 417-***-****
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Summary
Empathetic, hardworking professional with varied experience in providing exceptional customer service across numerous industries. Solution-oriented and skilled in supporting and educating customers on company products and services, and troubleshooting problems. Demonstrated ability to improve company revenue and increase sales through cold calling new prospects, negotiating agreeents, and upselling existing customers. Tech-savvy with proficiency in working with Microsoft applications, CRM Software, Google, Suite and IVR systems. Areas of Expertise
Customer Service
Business Management
Office Operations
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Customer Relationship Management
Prospecting & Cold Calling
Conflict Resolution
Sales Management
Data Tracking & Reporting
Professional Experience
TransWorld Systems Inc, Where is this business located? City, State 02/2017 – 10/2022 Debt Collector
Made calls to customers to gather information, set up payments, and assist them in settling debt. Collected payments for services rendered; compiled information for payments including credit cards, cheques, and other payment options. Coordinated with doctor’s offices to receive information related to MTA, Medical, Liens, emergencies, and past due accounts. Fielded customer questions and provided solutions in timely manner. Routed customers to appropriate departments for government and/or medical personnel.
Negotiated a settlement of $2518 with customer in debt over $5000. Hi Bambi, is there anything else you’d like me to add about this?
Utilized strong communication and problem-solving skills to help customers repay debt quickly at low interest rates.
Navient Corporation. Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc - Arcade, NY 01/2021 – 09/2021 Customer Service Representative
Responded to callers filing for unemployment benefits with the New York State Department of Labor. Assisted customers with their inquiries about unemployment insurance benefits or forwarded calls to the appropriate state or federal agencies.
De-escalated challenging customer situation and resolved complex issue to ensure positive customer experience.
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Sunrise Communications, Springfield, MO 11/2016 – 01/2017 Account Specialist
Prospected for and influenced customers to choose Verizon's internet and phone plans. Upgraded customers on TV, internet, and phone services. Updated and maintained customer database and company system.
Contributed to highly successful prospecting campaign to boost revenue.
Transferred student accounts to the appropriate department in order to provide a solution for those who joined up as students with a college or institution. Sunrise Media Partners, Springfield, MO 12/2014 – 10/2016 Transfer Agent
Served as first point of contact for students and school representatives. Received and directed calls from students to appropriate school, administrator, and/or representative. Made outbound calls to prospective students to discuss continued education.
Education & Credentials
Bachelors in Business Management, 2008
University of Phoenix, Springfield, MO