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Adesewa Solomon

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

Result oriented 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. Possesses strong organizational and task management capabilities, complemented by effective communication and leadership skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Concentrix
, ON
03.2024 - 06.2024

• Handled inbound and outbound inquiries courteously and professionally via multiple communication channels.

• Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

• Took ownership of issues, documented appropriately and creatively find ways to resolve it.

• Used multiple web-based channels for investigation and verification.

• Listened attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrated empathy while maximizing opportunity to build rapport with the customer and escalated major issues to supervisor.

• Clarified customer requirements; probe for understanding; use decision-support tools and resources to resolve customer issues that are nonstandard/unstructured and require some clarification or conceptual thinking.

• Ensured customer satisfaction by meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

• Maintained broad knowledge of client products.

• Guided users through diagnostic and troubleshooting processes which included use of diagnostic tools, software and following verbal instructions.

Administrative Coordinator

Peppered Rice Food and Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Negotiated with vendors/suppliers to secure good price deals for the company.
  • Prepared sales report weekly, monthly and yearly for review
  • Communicated and delivered messages to staff and clients via calls, emails and text messages.
  • Coordinated internal meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and catering.
  • Prepared and drafted agendas for staff meetings, documented and distributed the minute of the meetings.
  • Compiled data from multiple sources into spreadsheets or databases for analysis.
  • Developed tracking systems for departmental projects and initiatives.
  • Shared experiences of client interactions with other departmental heads.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices thereby reducing staff turnover from 50% annually to 20% annually.
  • Initiated and fostered good relationships among staff members.
  • Ordered supplies for the office and maintained up to date inventory.
  • Worked with other departments to develop and establish office procedures and routines.
  • Documented all interactions with vendors and suppliers and updated all changes as necessary.
  • Attended and resolved all products inquiries and complaints from customers.

Collections Officer

Just Fab House
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performed varied functions related to recovery of outstanding defaulted amounts
  • Resolved basic payment and account issues related to updating name and access, account information, payment discrepancies
  • Familiarized with products and services to provide accurate information to customers
  • Made outbound calls and collection contacts with distribution centers to ensure payment
  • Maintained database on all outstanding payments with respect to collection profiles
  • Analyzed each client account by reviewing debt profile, payment history and determined action plans and ways to eliminate arrears
  • Received inbound and outbound calls, scheduled reminders by mail and text to encourage and remind clients of their payment and minimize payment arrears
  • Recorded up to date all workable payment alternatives and arrangement concluded with the client.
  • Ensured proper communication and feedback to team leader to ensure workflow.

Customer Service Representative

Peppered Rice Food and Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Greeted and connected with clients in a friendly and warm manner fostering strong client-company relationship.
  • Educated customers by answering an average of 60 incoming telephone calls to provide outlet products and services information to existing and prospective customers.
  • Used different communication means like emails, chats, calls, social media platforms to interact with customers and provide outstanding customer service
  • Provided outstanding service to new and existing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
  • Documented Customers inquiries, complaints, feedback and transactions for analysis to improve customer experience
  • Set up and activated 10-20 new customer accounts daily
  • Increased customer retention from 10% to 20% through friendly and detailed explanation of benefits, features and recommendations on product.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Ibadan

Zendesk customer service professional certificate

Linkedln

Phone based customer service course

Linkedln

Skills

  • Complaint resolution
  • Data Collection
  • Account updating
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Scheduling
  • Typing proficiency
  • Active Listening
  • Follow-up skills
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Shipping and receiving understanding
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • Call Center Operations
  • Call Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Concentrix
03.2024 - 06.2024

Administrative Coordinator

Peppered Rice Food and Logistics
01.2022 - 01.2024

Collections Officer

Just Fab House
01.2019 - 01.2022

Customer Service Representative

Peppered Rice Food and Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Ibadan

Zendesk customer service professional certificate

Linkedln

Phone based customer service course

Linkedln
Adesewa Solomon