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Jeff LaRocque

LAVIGNE,ON

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional accustomed to fast-paced environments with 9 years experience in Contact Centres and over 20 years experience working with the public. I thrive by quickly understanding, taking ownership and resolving client concerns. Adept at driving satisfaction while meeting demanding business objectives. Well-versed in Contact Centre standards and best practices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Audio Video Plus
Sturgeon Falls, ON
03.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Collection Support Unit Operator

Statistics Canada
North Bay, ON
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout interview process to facilitate exchange of information.
  • Checked all contact information from respondents for accuracy and implemented it into company's computer system.
  • Interacted sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and educational, sexual, gender and religious orientations and backgrounds.

Warehouse Receiver

Sturgeon Falls Home Hardware
Sturgeon Falll, ON
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
  • Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.

Customer Service Officer/Activations Specialist/ ID8 Ambassador

MBNA/TD
Ottawa, ON
01.2017 - 01.2020

•Provide prompt courteous and efficient service
•Achieve departmental sales targets by recommending appropriate products and services which meet customer's needs
•Research information through various source materials and to provide accurate information to clients
•Recognise and expand client's business through cross selling
•Educate, encourage and support peers in contributing ideas to positively impact customer and colleague experiences and business procedures.

Inbound Call Center Representative-PC Financial

Millennium1 Solutions
Ottawa, ON
11.2015 - 11.2016

•Responsible for the initial activation of credit cards
•Sell and up-sell various products and services
•Respond to customer inquiries in a pleasant, courteous, professional and well-informed manner.
•In conjunction with on-screen customer information, identify customer needs through contact while simultaneously reading/updating customer information on the system.
•Achieve quality service by accurately assessing and responding to customer needs, using sound judgment and flexibility when recommending appropriate options/solutions.
•Fulfill customer expectations in a manner that complies with policies, practices and procedures.
•Accurately complete appropriate documentation for each transaction.
•Wrap up calls by inputting data for call history.
•Participate in continuous improvements, with focus on service excellence.

Customer Relations Representative/ Sales Consultant

Rogers Communications
Ottawa, ON
01.2010 - 07.2015

•Connect and build rapport with a variety of customers and their changing needs.
•Take appropriate action to efficiently resolve issues.
•Take accountability to solve issues from beginning to end.
•Completing administrative activities associated with serving customers.
•Building relationships and loyalty with customers via friendly, efficient and high-quality customer service.
•Using customer service tools, systems and training to understand and resolve customer questions and concerns.
•Complete transactions with a sense of urgency and an attention to detail.
•Identifying and introducing opportunities for customers to benefit from Rogers products and services, based on their needs and interests.

Manager/Assistant Manager/Sales Associate

The Source By Circuit City
Ottawa , ON
09.2004 - 01.2010

•Resolve customer enquiries and provide customers with efficient and complete solutions to meet their needs.
•Calculate payroll
•Manage employee scheduling
•Meet sales quotas and “up sell” to increase sales
•Train new hires
•Maintain inventory
•Merchandising
•Sustain a clean and neat work area

Education

Pre Health Sciences Certificate -

Algonquin College
2008

Skills

Excellent customer service skills
Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities
Analytical
Comprehensive communication skills
Superior Interpersonal skills
Extensive managerial and supervisory experience

Contact Centre operations

Timeline

Sales Associate

Audio Video Plus
03.2022 - Current

Collection Support Unit Operator

Statistics Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021

Warehouse Receiver

Sturgeon Falls Home Hardware
10.2020 - 04.2021

Customer Service Officer/Activations Specialist/ ID8 Ambassador

MBNA/TD
01.2017 - 01.2020

Inbound Call Center Representative-PC Financial

Millennium1 Solutions
11.2015 - 11.2016

Customer Relations Representative/ Sales Consultant

Rogers Communications
01.2010 - 07.2015

Manager/Assistant Manager/Sales Associate

The Source By Circuit City
09.2004 - 01.2010

Pre Health Sciences Certificate -

Algonquin College
Jeff LaRocque