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Kenneth Giden Jr

Customer Sevice
Tampa

Summary

Proven leader in customer service, adept at problem-solving and enhancing customer satisfaction, demonstrated through a successful track record at QuickBooks. Skilled in operations management and active listening, I excel in high-pressure environments, significantly improving loyalty and repeat business. Expert in workforce management, my strategic planning abilities have consistently boosted team performance and efficiency. Professional Call Center Customer Service Representative committed to providing courteous, prompt, detailed, and accurate support. Experience managing outbound and inbound calls and handling emergency issues with patience and tact. Experienced Customer Service Representative with 12 years of experience working in busy, fast-paced call center. Committed to providing prompt, quick and accurate service to large volume of incoming calls. Astute Call Center professional offering polished communication skills. Brings excellent organizational skills and talent for overcoming customer objections. Self-motivated and true team player. Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and unmatched support. Proficient in utilizing customer service best practices and adept at exploring different solutions to address customer needs effectively.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Representative

QuickBooks
Tampa, FL
03.2012 - 06.2024
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge, adapting strategies as necessary for sustained success.
  • Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure cohesive efforts towards shared goals.
  • Utilized metrics to modify low-performing sales and marketing programs and plans to increase effectiveness.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
Tampa
07.2010 - 06.2015
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Sales Manager

Concentrix
Tampa, FL
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Customer Service Representative

Verizon
Tampa, FL
06.2002 - 02.2008
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bayshore High School
Bradenton
07.2000 - 07.2003

Skills

Call Management

Complaint resolution

Problem-solving abilities

Data Entry

Call center experience

Customer Relations

Data Collection

Customer Support

Customer Satisfaction

Call Center Customer Service

Written and oral communication

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Time Management

Staff Development

Workforce Management

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

QuickBooks
03.2012 - 06.2024

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
07.2010 - 06.2015

Sales Manager

Concentrix
06.2008 - 07.2010

Customer Service Representative

Verizon
06.2002 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

Bayshore High School
07.2000 - 07.2003
Kenneth Giden JrCustomer Sevice