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Gurna Toussaint

Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Efficient, driven, and energetic customer service representative with over 8+ years of experience in call centers and remote work. Proven track record of delivering excellent support and effectively resolving customer inquiries. Achieves top-notch customer satisfaction through active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Seeking a full-time position to leverage and grow customer service and digital skills within the company. Proficient in computer operating skills, able to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills enable effective work independently and as part of a team. Strong math skills and the ability to perform basic calculations quickly. Hardworking, fast learner who is punctual and reliable. Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills for collection calls. Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, able to efficiently complete tasks and meet deadlines. Respectful, reliable, open-minded, and supportive of others in the workplace.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative, Remote

Millennium 1 Solutions
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Processed order payments
  • Tracked customer complaints and resolve with Salesforce system
  • Resolved customer complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Negotiated solutions in challenging situations to retain customer loyalty.
  • Built rapport with customers through empathetic listening and understanding their unique needs or preferences.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Delivered exceptional service by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for quality, speed, and accuracy.
  • Managed over 70 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.
  • Utilized CRM software for accurate record-keeping and easy access to pertinent client information during calls.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions and concerns.

Collections Agent

Loan Away
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed past due collection calls, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and litigation activities.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls per day from customers.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure accurate billing information and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
  • Enhanced client relationships by consistently maintaining clear communication and promptly addressing concerns.

Sales Agent, Remote

Miratel Solutions Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed inbound and outbound calling.
  • Lottery sales assist.
  • Maintained accurate records of client communications, transactions, policies, and other relevant documentation for seamless operations within the agency.
  • De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.

Market Research Interviewer

Numeris
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Completed client surveys.
  • Recorded customer survey answers verbatim to achieve 100% accurate reporting.
  • Maintained customer engagement by completing short surveys with minimal complexity.
  • Conducted telephone interviews of general population to collect data for media studies.
  • Attended pre-shift briefings and meetings to receive up-to-date information and changes in daily scheduling.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of market research project objectives, consistently aligning interview techniques to support the desired outcomes.

Collections Agent

Empire AR Management Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Collected on outstanding balances.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure accurate billing information and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by contributing innovative ideas for process improvement within the team.
  • Recognized as a top performer within the team for consistently surpassing goals and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

General Labor

Polytainers Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Line picker.
  • Machine operator.

general labor

Indigo Books Warehouse
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Line picker.
  • Unpacked and stocked inventory.

customer service/ sales associate

Global Beauty Supply
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Restocked shelves.
  • Packed merchandise.
  • Helped customers with products that best fit their needs.

call center/ collections

Cash 4 You
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Placed calls informing clients about special deals and offers.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients.
  • Collect on outstanding balance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
04-2018

High School Diploma -

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
Toronto, ON
05-2016

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Script adherence
  • Data entry
  • Collections processing

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complaint resolution
  • Quality assurance
  • Call control
  • Product upselling
  • Sales closing
  • Analytical and problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Customer Service Representative, Remote

Millennium 1 Solutions
01.2023 - 11.2024

Collections Agent

Loan Away
01.2020 - 02.2022

Sales Agent, Remote

Miratel Solutions Inc.
02.2019 - 02.2020

Market Research Interviewer

Numeris
04.2018 - 02.2019

Collections Agent

Empire AR Management Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2019

General Labor

Polytainers Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018

general labor

Indigo Books Warehouse
01.2016 - 01.2017

call center/ collections

Cash 4 You
01.2015 - 01.2016

customer service/ sales associate

Global Beauty Supply
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Trent University

High School Diploma -

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
Gurna Toussaint