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Gladson John Jennings Bright

Gladson John Jennings Bright

Customer Service Specialist
North York,ON

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Data Collector

3C Contact Services - Ministry Of Transportation
Concord, ON
05.2023 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees.
  • Convinced unwilling individuals by using logical, persuasive rebuttals.
  • Conducted 15 to 20 Microsoft Teams phone and video surveys per day to assess participants based in remote locations.
  • Elicited comments from individuals surveyed and accurately recorded comments.
  • Used specified forms to compile, record and code results and data from surveys.
  • Followed scripted questionnaires verbatim to collect research data.
  • Reviewed collected data obtained from surveys for completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepared reports of findings by illustrating data in written format and translating complex findings into graphical format using QGIS and ArcGIS.
  • Adjusted scripts to better target needs and interests of specific individuals.
  • Performed data entry, electronic data collection and tracing to support MTO research.
  • Assisted in coordination of on-site surveys, managing schedule to stay organized.
  • Developed and implemented surveying processes to achieve consistent and structured approach.

Achievements

  • Flexibly worked with other teams by extending shifts to help complete their project.
  • Flexible with overnight shifts since survey data needed to be collected for the night traffic for MTO.
  • Maintained quality output throughout every survey.
  • Trained and coached new team members to improve individual's surveying capabilities.

Senior Customer Support Representative

Tech Mahindra - Telstra
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2018 - 05.2019

Responsibilities


  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Recommended solutions to complex situations through research and critical thinking.
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by prioritizing emergency issues and developing and employing workarounds to solve problems expeditiously.
  • Handled escalated customer for enhanced support and final resolution.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Documented customer interactions in customer service software and assisted cross-functionally with billing, order management and technical support to deliver high-quality customer service and track customer satisfaction.
  • Shared strategic insights with interdepartmental teams regarding customer experience and service-related trends to improve service delivery.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Participated in ongoing training to learn new products and enhance skills to optimize customer support delivery.

Data Transcriber

Amazon Development Center - Alexa
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2017 - 10.2018

Responsibilities


  • Compiled and verified accuracy and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry.
  • Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities.
  • Resolved discrepancies in data entry activities for accurate, complete jobs.
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Developed data entry policies and procedures in compliance with company standards.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Developed and maintained databases to store customer information.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Collated and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access.
  • Entered data into databases in alphabetic and numerical order.
  • Used specialized techniques and shortcuts to improve typing speed and meet deadlines.
  • Typed letters, memos and other correspondence for staff, using various software programs.
  • Checked completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and format.


Achievements


  • Alexa Data Services: Quality topper of month July 2018.
  • Managed the team's quality being the team's Quality SPOC to maintain and exceed benchmark.
  • Increased my team's quality from 57 % to 92 % within a month on Data transformation.

Customer Support Representative

Sutherland Global Services - McAfee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2015 - 10.2016

Responsibilities


  • Prepared product performance reports by collecting data on customer feedback and reported failure rates.
  • Monitored call queues, call volumes and other performance metrics to detect and rectify weaknesses in response times and measures.
  • Followed diagnostic and remediation policies, applying prescribed support methods to assigned tickets.
  • Designed and conducted diagnostic protocols to detect and verify faults via remote testing methods.
  • Maintained 97% customer satisfaction level for assigned tickets.
  • Documented and updated support interactions in CRM customer service database for future reference.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Remained on-call for emergency tickets through night and weekend shifts.
  • Provided customer support that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features, and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
  • Provided technical and engineering information to third-party technical support personnel during collaborative projects.
  • Complied with confidentiality regulations relating to customer privacy and security.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Performed diagnosis of software and hardware equipment failures via in-person inspection and phone-based consultation.
  • Recommended replacement parts and upgrade options based on customer’s specific budgets and needs.
  • Managed 12 technical service staff members, collecting work reports and monitoring correction rates.
  • Diagnosed severity of customer issues, escalating tickets to appropriate personnel for intervention.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Managed high levels of call flow and responded to escalated technical support needs.
  • Monitored the team in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Promoted efficiency among departments with prompt resolution of system issues.
  • Responded promptly to incoming sales leads and requests for technical support.
  • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.
  • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
  • Identified potential sales and cross-selling opportunities and informed supervisor.


Achievements


  • Received Best performer award for two consecutive months of July and August 2016.
  • Handled new team members and mentored them in technical process.

Education

Diploma - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity
Chennai
07.2022

Master of Science - Game Development Programming

Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames
11.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Sathyabama Institute of Science And Technology
Chennai
03.2014

Skills

  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Solution Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • User Experience
  • Account Management
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Online Chat
  • Call Center Operations
  • Dictation Interpretation
  • Verifying Data Accuracy
  • Data Integrity
  • Critical Thinking

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Quote

Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Bill Gates

Timeline

Survey Data Collector

3C Contact Services - Ministry Of Transportation
05.2023 - Current

Senior Customer Support Representative

Tech Mahindra - Telstra
11.2018 - 05.2019

Data Transcriber

Amazon Development Center - Alexa
05.2017 - 10.2018

Customer Support Representative

Sutherland Global Services - McAfee
08.2015 - 10.2016

Diploma - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity

Master of Science - Game Development Programming

Kingston University

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Sathyabama Institute of Science And Technology
Gladson John Jennings BrightCustomer Service Specialist