Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Yvette Thornton

London,ON

Summary

Personable and dedicated Customer Support Specialist. Calm and composed in stressful situations with, decisive communication and focused solutions. Collaborates easily with a team. Maintains a positive attitude. Has proven skills in implementing innovative ideas and concepts to improve the company both internally and externally, by creating a positive experience to customer, co-workers and management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Customer Services

TD Canada Trust
London, ON
11.2016 - 02.2024
  • Engaged in active listening with callers to confirm or clarify information and diffuse anger, by responding to inquiries, needs and problems.
  • Shared knowledge with team to foster growth and collaboration. Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
  • Analyzed customer needs and service trends to identify and correct systematic issues, and implement innovation solution.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by handling inquiries/concerns received by social media, email and telephone interactions.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in personal, departmental and organizational areas to enhance department and company performance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of banking regulations and guidelines for compliance purposes.
  • Participated in several beta testing groups to implement innovative changes to meet the need of customers and staff.
  • Educated customers on how to use online banking features such as bill pay or transfers etc.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.

Training and Development Manager

Flying Unlimited Inc
London, ON
08.2010 - 12.2016
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies related to employee education initiatives.
  • Provided guidance for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating up-to-date training materials, and created multimedia visual aids to enhance the training experience.
  • Collaborated with management teams, and customer feedback to identify areas of improvement within the organization'.
  • Implemented a system of growth, production and training focused on "Innovation, Workability and Collaboration".
  • Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional and personal growth and program improvements.

Education

Law Clerk - Information Technology

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
04-2007

Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04-1993

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Innovative Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Innovative Agent of Change

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Digital Customer Services

TD Canada Trust
11.2016 - 02.2024

Training and Development Manager

Flying Unlimited Inc
08.2010 - 12.2016

Law Clerk - Information Technology

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics

Michigan State University
Yvette Thornton