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ERIN FORSYTH

Porter Airlines
TORONTO,Canada

Overview

Customer service professional with strong background in delivering exceptional support and customer satisfaction in high-volume environments. Known for excellent communication skills and ability to resolve issues promptly. Highly collaborative and adaptable, ensuring team success and consistently meeting targets.

Results-driven call center professional with solid experience in customer service and communication. Adept at resolving issues efficiently and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets. Skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and multitasking. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

01+
Language
2026+
years of professional experience

Work History

05.2023 - 09.20252 Years 4 Months
Call Center Representative
Porter Airlines
  • Managed inbound customer inquiries, providing accurate information on flight schedules and policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions and streamline service processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve response times and service quality.
  • Assisted in training new staff on call handling protocols and best practices.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to ensure resolution of issues and gather feedback for improvement.
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
  • Established trust with clients by accurately addressing their concerns and offering appropriate resolutions based on their needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through empathetic listening skills, creating positive experiences even during difficult conversations.
  • Improved first-call resolution rates with thorough issue analysis and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Delivered consistent top-notch performance under pressure during peak calling hours or challenging situations.
  • Exceeded monthly performance metrics consistently, contributing to the success of the call center operations.
  • Effectively communicated complex information in a digestible format for callers of varying levels of technical understanding.
  • Collaborated with team members to share best practices and improve overall team performance in meeting targets.
  • Identified upselling opportunities to increase revenue generation.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
08.2022 - 11.20223 Months
Sales Associate Relief Route Red Bull
PowerBev Inc | Mississauga, ON
  • Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and accurate product displays.
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using POS systems, minimizing wait times.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high satisfaction rates.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets through effective merchandising strategies.
  • Monitored market trends to provide feedback on customer preferences and inventory needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
2004 - 20117 Years
Festive Desk Operations/Reservations Supervisor
Omni King Edward Hotel
  • Managed daily reservations operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in booking processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on reservation systems and customer service standards.
  • Developed strategies to optimize room occupancy rates through targeted promotions.
  • Collaborated with front desk and sales teams to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
  • Established new protocols for handling group reservations, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined reservation processes for increased accuracy and reduced booking errors.
  • Boosted team morale through consistent recognition of top performers'' achievements.
  • Contributed to cross-departmental projects aimed at improving overall hotel operations or enhancing guest satisfaction levels.
  • Assisted in the development of promotional packages, driving revenue growth within the department.
  • Coordinated with sales teams to maximize group bookings, increasing overall revenue generation potential.
  • Maintained awareness of types of rooms available in different resort locations.
2004 - 20073 Years
Aircraft Maintenance Technical Librarian/Office Administrator
Sunwing Airlines

Reported to the Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering

Maintained all controlled/ uncontrolled aircraft maintenance manuals, aircraft component maintenance manuals, service letters, bulletins, special attention letters and all other data pertaining to the aircraft fleet in the most current revision status as required.

Distribution of Sunwing controlled aircraft manuals as described and outlined by the quality assurance department. Tracking and revision distribution of all Sunwing controlled aircraft manuals upon approval from Transport Canada. Designated as the www.myboeingfleet.com aircraft maintenance toolbox focal for the Maintenance and Engineering Department. Published airline revisions, temporary revisions and documents in order for current aircraft fleet maintenance data to be viewed and used by the Line Maintenance Engineers. Worked closely with the AMM to coordinate a more efficient and formalized method of tracking overtime, stat holiday, vacation requests of management and staff. Administrator of the department of Maintenance and Engineering.

2002 - 20042 Years
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Accor Hotels
2002 - 2002
Duty Officer
Signature Vacations
2000 - 20022 Years
Duty Officer/ Flight Deviations
Canada3000 Airlines/Holidays

Education

Diploma | Tourism And Travel Management With Honours

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning | Toronto | 06-1998
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning - Toronto
06-1998

Skills

Problem-solving skills
Customer support
Data entry
Customer service
De-escalation techniques
Issue and complaint resolution
Policies and procedures adherence
Remote office availability

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

Level 2 Boxing Coach- Ontario Provincial Coach- Nov 2021

UFC Boxing Coach 2019-2020/ classes of 50 plus people/moved to online during Covid-19

Personal Trainer 2010- present

Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist- 2011-present

TRX- certified

Active Aging Coach 2016- present

Child Fitness Coach 2016- present

Level 2 Cutwomen

Nov 2021-Team Canada- completed 24 Elite Female Boxing National Athlete assessments for evaluation and development for international and Olympic competition over a ten day period at the National Institute of Sport in Montreal.

Timeline

Call Center Representative
Porter Airlines
05.2023 - 09.2025Read more
Sales Associate Relief Route Red Bull
PowerBev Inc
08.2022 - 11.2022Read more
Festive Desk Operations/Reservations Supervisor
Omni King Edward Hotel
2004 - 2011Read more
Aircraft Maintenance Technical Librarian/Office Administrator
Sunwing Airlines
2004 - 2007Read more
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Accor Hotels
2002 - 2004Read more
Duty Officer
Signature Vacations
2002 - 2002Read more
Duty Officer/ Flight Deviations
Canada3000 Airlines/Holidays
2000 - 2002Read more
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning - Diploma, Tourism And Travel Management With Honours
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ERIN FORSYTH