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Norland

Candidate ID: 494260


ADVANCED

    Sabre GDS, Amadeus CRS, CRM, Shopify...

INTERMEDIATE

    Administrative Support...

Employment Preferences

Availability:
Full Time Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Australian Eastern Standard Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses

Part Time: $USD 11.60 per hour or $USD 1005.19 per month

Full Time: $USD 9.14 per hour or $USD 1585.00 per month

Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

  • Norland has a bachelor's degree in Foreign Science.
  • He has almost 9 years professional working experience in the Visa Consultancy and Business process outsourcing industries handling travel accounts where he performed the following roles:
  • Travel Consultant
  • Travel Experience Agent
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Operations Team Lead 
  • Senior Operations Supervisor
  • Travel Experience Team Lead
  • For the travel accounts that he handled, he was tasked to do the following:
  • Customer Service
  • Phone Support - Inbound and Outbound
  • Email and Chat Support
  • Ticketing through Sabre
  • Processed voluntary changes, cancellations and refunds
  • Administrative tasks
  • He considers himself as an expert using Sabre GDS, Galileo and Amadeus. 
  • He is proficient using shopify, CRMs and Nice. 
  • He has a good communication skill.
  • He can start asap, amendable working any shift and open to any full-time or part-time role. Predictive Index Profile - Altruist

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
    • Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
    • Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
    • Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
    • Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
    Behavioral Summary

    Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.

    A pleasant and extraverted person, NORLAND is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. NORLAND gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

    Their drive is directed at working with and for others. They derive particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, this individual can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.


  • Employment History

    Travel Consultant

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2014 to December 2015 (15 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for fixing minor and major changes to the passenger's flight due to airline schedule changes;
    • Communicated with the airline via phone or email to resolve client’s concerns
    • Issued tickets and processed voluntary changes and refunds to the passenger's itinerary as needed.

    Senior Operations Supervisor

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    July 2021 to September 2021 (2 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Led the overall operations handling sales, lead generation, visa operations, visa fulfillment and other projects with employees not less than 30;
    • Handled three supervisor that leads their own team and make sure their day-to-day operations and tasks are performed and up to the quality guideline and management vision;
    • Managed and implemented the company’s quality process to ensure proper execution of products and client satisfaction every time;
    • Created and evaluated processes using scientific or organized method using tools like Concur, CRM among others;
    • Established and designs the company’s Key Performance Indicators to ensure adherence to process and use statistical measures for performance of every employee in the organization;
    • Oversaw the entire quality of the products and/or services provided to clients’ good quality service;
    • Monitored the overall performance of the employees and the financial performance of the company;
    • Handled escalated issues and difficult situations involving clients concern professionally;
    • Maintained control of qualitative and quantitative productivity of team individuals, and implements quality processes and procedures as needed.

    Operations Team Lead

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    November 2019 to July 2021 (19 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Led a team of 15 travel consultants/agents;
    • Used Global Distribution System (GDS), NICE and CRM tools to ensure optimal quality of operations services;
    • Ensured the highest level of satisfaction among clients by providing regular coaching to agents, and mentoring low performers in team;
    • Minimized agent errors by 10% by focusing on the outliers determined by the Pareto chart;
    • Ensured the team effectively meets stipulated timelines and service level agreements;
    • Guaranteed that all compliance-related to policy and procedures are adhered to by agents;
    • Handled escalated issues and difficult situations involving constituents professionally;
    • Maintained control of qualitative and quantitative productivity of team individuals, and implemented quality processes and procedures as needed;
    • Assisted in change management.

    Operations Team Lead

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    December 2015 to November 2019 (47 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Communicated with different partners (hotel, airlines) for any specific B2B support and requested ticket stocks with airlines as per sales quota and data.
    • Created and streamlined auditing and monitoring tools to check agent engagement with clients;
    • Communicated with different partners (hotel, airlines) for any specific B2B support and requested ticket stocks with airlines as per sales quota and data;
    • Conducted at least 40 weekly process audits, including review and gap analysis on identifying and driving process improvement projects, and maintaining calibration variance as per the set target;
    • Maintained data and reports as required by the program and client;
    • Facilitated overall performance management, and supported operations with process improvement initiatives

    Travel Experience Agent

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    October 2021 to January 2022 (3 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Communicated with different user of the app regarding any processes on their online booking;
    • Communicated with the airline via phone or email to resolve client’s concerns; 
    • Issued tickets and processed voluntary changes and refunds to the passenger's itinerary as needed.

    Travel Experience Team Lead

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2022 to March 2023 (13 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Led a team of 15 travel consultants/agents;
    • Used Global Distribution System (GDS), NICE and CRM tools to ensure optimal quality of operations services;
    • Ensured the highest level of satisfaction among clients by provided regular coaching to agents, and mentored low performers in team;
    • Ensured the team effectively meets stipulated timelines and service level agreements;
    • Guaranteed that all compliance-related to policy and procedures are adhered to by agents;
    • Handled escalated issues and difficult situations involving constituents professionally;
    • Maintained control of qualitative and quantitative productivity of team individuals, and implemented quality processes and procedures as needed.

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Social Science/Sociology

    Major:

    Foreign Service

    Graduation Date:

    January 1, 2014

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Sabre GDS, Amadeus CRS, CRM, Shopify,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Administrative Support

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: N/A
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: Macbook
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60 GHz 2.59GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.65/hr

    AIREEN

    Candidate ID: 493712


    ADVANCED

      Customer Service, Virtual Assistant Skills, Data Entry...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Medical Transcription...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time Hawaii Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 8.65 per hour or $USD 749.96 per month

    Full Time: $USD 8.65 per hour or $USD 1499.92 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Aireen has a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and has been working in the Medical Industry for around 10 years wherein she started as a Nurse and later on worked in a Virtual Set-up.
    • She has skills and expertise when it comes to:
      • Customer Service
      • Medical Virtual Assistance
      • Client/Patient Relations
      • Administrative Support
      • Doing inbound & outbound calls
      • Medical Transcription
      • Appointment Setting
      • Insurance verifications
      • Prescriptions entry
    • She has catered a US-based client when she started working as a Patient Care Coordinator
    • She's adept also in using the following tools/software:
      • MS Office
      • Zoom
      • Sharecloud
      • Bright, Tree, Snap
      • Other Electronic Medical Records Systems
    • For Aireen, her greatest achievement is being able to work long-term with a client and always get to resolve patient concerns despite challenges along the way (such as dealing with potentially irate patients), and at the same time meeting her quotas and juggling multiple tasks. 
    • She is available to start immediately 
    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Artisan

    Strongest Behaviors:
    • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
    • Works at a steady, unwavering pace; most comfortable with familiar processes, environments, and co-workers. Doesn’t easily change.
    • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.

    Behavioral Summary: 
    AIREEN is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.
     

    Employment History

    Medical Virtual Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator

    Industry:

    Healthcare / Medical

    Employment Period:

    January 2018 to October 2022 (57 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Medical VA
    • Serving as the first point of contact between medical professionals and patients
    • Gather the patient's medical history
    • Schedule and coordinate appointments, tests, and follow-up visits
    • Maintain contact with patients following appointments
    • Respond to patient's medical inquiries
    • Keep track of patient medical records such as laboratory results and other medical documents
    • Manage patient information for necessary updates
    • Coordinate with the doctor's office and medical personnel
    • Assist in gathering patient's billing and insurance information
    • Encode data for Prescriptions provided
    • Review and Organize patient's Medical Records for filing system
    • Providing assistance to doctors with medical documentation and coding
    • Conduct patient feedback surveys to ensure quality of care.
    • Ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulation
    Patient Care Coordinator
    • Data Entry of Prescriptions, Doctor’s Evaluation, Laboratories and Procedures, Patient’s Demographics and History.
    • Triage call - Receive incoming calls and transfer it to specific department according to patient’s/client’s questions and concerns.
    • Coordinate patient’s request, concerns, questions, and status to each Department: from Doctos’s office, to Insurance Team, Billing, Docs Team, and Respiratory Therapists.
    • Inbound Calls - Answer calls from patients who experience technical issues with their medical equipment at home. We also cover patient’s questions or concerns regarding their health problems and how the consistent use of their Medical Devices at home will lessen the signs and symptoms.
    • Outbound Calls - Update patients of their status regarding Machine and Supplies. We also advise if there is a need of a follow-up consultation with their Doctor to make sure we follow their Insurance Guidelines.
    • Comprehensive Telehealth with patients to properly explain, demonstrate, and teach them how to use Medical Equipment they need to use at home.

    STAFF NURSE

    Industry:

    Healthcare / Medical

    Employment Period:

    January 2013 to December 2015 (35 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • MULTITASKING in different departments which includes Pediatrics, ER, DR/LR, and OPD

    STAFF NURSE

    Industry:

    Healthcare / Medical

    Employment Period:

    January 2016 to December 2018 (35 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Medical Department
    • Outpatient Department
    • Vital signs taking and ECG
    • Comprehensive documentation
    • Extraction Area
    • IV Insertion
    • Blood Extraction
    • IVF Therapy
    • IM and IV injections
    • Minor Operating Room/ Dressing Area
    • Wound care and Wound dressing
    • Assisting doctors in Minor Surgery
    • Assisting doctors in Casting J
    Dermatology Department
    • Trained in Pre and Post Laser Assessment
    • Worked in Hair Removal Laser
    • Hair Removal therapy using various Laser machines:
    • Gentle Lase Pro
    • Duetto Evo
    • VRM/ Spectra
    • Deka (Alex and Yag)
    • Trained in Laser Machines' cleaning and maintenance

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Nursing

    Major:

    Nursing

    Graduation Date:

    March 1, 2012

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Customer Service, Virtual Assistant Skills, Data Entry,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Medical Transcription

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result:
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Desktop
    • Brand Name:
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.67/hr

    Jenny

    Candidate ID: 493022


    ADVANCED

      Sabre GDS, Amadeus CRS...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Administrative Support...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 664.88 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 1329.77 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Jen has been working for almost 3 years in the Business Process Outsourcing Industry handling travel accounts for Australian and New Zealand clients where she handled and performed the role of Travel Consultant. She then ventured into Freelancing and worked with a short-term client as an appointment setter.  She also has a bachelor's degree in communication.  
    • She has been consistently recognized as a top agent in their cluster and because of that she was offered a QA position.
    • She also gained certifications from the online trainings she attended for the following:
      • Online Training Course on Virtual Assistant
      • Social Media Management
      • WordPress Freelancing 
      • Facebook Ads 
      • Shopify Freelancing 
    • She was exposed to the following tasks:
      • Customer Service
      • Phone Support - Inbound and Outbound Call
      • Email and chat support
      • Appointment Setting
      • Ticketing
      • Process cancellations, voluntary and involuntary changes
      • Flight, Car, and Hotel bookings
      • Process end-to-end refund
      • Administrative tasks
    • She is proficient in using PowerDispatch, Google Local Service Ads, MS Office, Sabre GDS and Amadeus.
    • She has a basic knowledge in Farelogix.
    • She has a good communication skills.
    • She considers herself as fast-learner, team-player and hardworking person.
    • She can start ASAP, amendable working any shifts and open for any full-time or part-time role.
    Predictive Index Profile - Altruist

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
    • Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
    • Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
    • Socially-focused, naturally empathizes with people, easily seeing their point of view or understanding their emotions. Positive, non-threatening communication.
    • Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
    Behavioral Summary

    Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.

    A pleasant and extraverted person, Jenny Beth is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Jenny Beth gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

    Their drive is directed at working with and for others. They derive particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, this individual can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.


    Employment History

    Travel Cosultant

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2019 to February 2023 (42 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assist general inquires of the clients and customers through call
    • Process flight, car and hotel booking.
    • Ticketing.
    • Process end-to-end refund.
    • Process cancellations, voluntary and involuntary changes
    • Email and Chat Support
    • Administrative tasks

    Appointment Setter

    Industry:

    Repair and Maintenance Services

    Employment Period:

    May 2023 to June 2023 (1 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Schedule appointments between customers and technicians.

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Business Studies/Administration/Management

    Major:

    Communications

    Graduation Date:

    March 31, 2015

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A

    Field of Study:

    Major:

    Graduation Date:

    January 1, 1970

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A

    Field of Study:

    Major:

    management

    Graduation Date:

    January 2, 2015

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Sabre GDS, Amadeus CRS,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Administrative Support

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: N/A
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: Asus
    • Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1155G4 @ 3.00GHz 3.00GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.67/hr

    Anamay

    Candidate ID: 492783


    ADVANCED

      Administrative Skills, Customer Handling, Customer Service, Order Processing...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Avaya...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time Full Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 664.88 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 1329.77 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    May has 6 years of relevant work experience in the BPO, Science, Digital marketing, telecommunication, and Real Estate industries
    She started her career as a Customer Service Representative and later on was promoted to Quality Assurance Analyst at the same company
    She has experience supporting clients from the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
    She has performed the following tasks:
    • Customer Service handling both inbound and Outbound calls
    • Call monitoring
    • Email and Chat support
    • Technical Support (basic troubleshooting of internet mesh, etc.)
    • Transcription (Audio and Video)
    • Administrative tasks (data entry, order processing, monitoring deliveries, property listing, calendar management, etc.)
    • Virtual Assistant
    • Sales support
    • Customer retention
    • Report extraction
    She is proficient in using the following tools:
    • Podio
    • Skype
    • Bitrix
    • Livebox
    • Softphone
    • Salesforce
    • RingCentral
    • MS Teams
    • Google Drive
    • Microsoft Excel
    • DesktopOne
    • Avaya 
    • Zendesk
    • Outlook
    • NICE
    She can start immediately
    She is amenable to working the day shift schedule for any full-time or part-time roles.

    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Specialist
    https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/specialist/


    Strongest Behaviors
    • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
    • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
    • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
    Behavioral Summary

    Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in May, who takes responsibilities very seriously.

    With experience and/or training, May will develop a high level of specialized expertise and efficiency. Disciplined and dedicated to the job and the company. Work pace is somewhat faster-than-average, and May is motivated by a real concern for getting work done on time and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to decision-making; plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


    Employment History

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2017 to January 2019 (21 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Answering Inbound | Outbound Calls
    • Answering Emails
    • Track and Trace Delivery
    • Sender Support
    • Consumer Support
    • Back Office Support

    Audio and Video Transcriptionist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    October 2021 to January 2022 (3 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Audio Transcription
    • Video Transcription
    • file Extraction
    • file Deletion

    Customer Care & Technical Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    March 2021 to February 2022 (11 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Inbound and Outbound calls
    • Email and Chat Support
    • Sales Expert
    • Customer Support
    • Technical Support
    • Order Processing Support

    Call Monitoring Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    October 2019 to March 2021 (17 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Insuring Call Quality
    • Supporting Operations Improvement
    • Presenting Quality to Clients and Local Ops
    • Call Audits
    • Facilitates QA meetings and calibrations
    • Report Extraction
    • Email Support
    • Facilitating Quality Guidelines talks
    • Escalation Support Floor Support

    Quality Assurance Analyst

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2019 to October 2019 (9 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Insuring Call Quality
    • Supporting Operations Improvement
    • Presenting Quality to Clients and Local Ops
    • Call Audits
    • Report Extraction
    • Escalation Support
    • Facilitates QA meetings and calibrations
    • Floor Support

    Real Estate Virtual Assistant

    Industry:

    Property / Real Estate

    Employment Period:

    September 2022 to January 2023 (4 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Administrative tasks
    • Answering emails
    • Scheduling meetings
    • Outbound calls
    • Managing incoming leads
    • Sales of Vacant Land Properties
    • Listing properties to different Real Estate Websites

    Winback Sales Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    May 2022 to September 2022 (4 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • SEO Company
    • Customer Retention
    • Inbound and Outbound calls
    • Email Support
    • Sales Associate
    • Order and Data Entry
    • Customer Service

    Customer Care Specialist

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    November 2021 to April 2022 (5 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Answering Inbound and Outbound calls
    • Emails Support
    • Chat Support
    • Sales Support
    • Data Entry
    • Order Processing
    • Track and Trace
    • Customer Support

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Computer Science/Information Technology

    Major:

    Information Technology

    Graduation Date:

    May 31, 2023

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Administrative Skills, Customer Handling, Customer Service, Order Processing, Email management, Appointment Setting, CRM, Podio, Zendesk, Salesforce CRM,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Avaya

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14721031459
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Desktop
    • Brand Name: Dell
    • Processor: i5
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $10.62/hr

    Christine

    Candidate ID: 491203


    ADVANCED

      Email Support, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calling, Team Management...

    INTERMEDIATE

      ...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    US Central Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Full Time: $USD 10.62 per hour or $USD 1840.23 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Christine has 4 years of relevant work experience. She has performed various roles in where she supported the following tasks:
      • Customer service
      • Inbound Calls and Outbound Calls 
      • Escalation
      • Team Management 
      • Client Management 
      • Admin Support
    • She handle an insurance account and did:
      • Assisted employees with company-sponsored benefits enrolment health and insurance.
      • Communicated with insurance carriers about claims, filing claims for reimbursement along with confirming the deductible, co-pays, and doctor visits.
      • Assisted employees with the documents required to verify their dependents' eligibility for company-sponsored benefits. 
    • After a year of working she was promoted as a Team Leader. She managed a team of at least 10+ representatives. Including individual coaching
      sessions and team huddles to update everyone on their performance.
    • She is proficient with MS Excel, Citrix and Client based CRM.
    • She is available to start immediately. She is amenable to working the night shift for fulltime position.
    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
    • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
    • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
    Behavioral Summary
    Christine is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities. This individual is reserved and will generally express themself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, they’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. 

     

    Employment History

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2019 to October 2020 (14 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assisted employees with company-sponsored benefits enrolment. This includes health and insurance.
    • Communicated with insurance carriers about claims, filing claims for reimbursement along with confirming the deductible, co-pays, and doctor visits.
    • Assisted employees with the documents required to verify their dependents' eligibility for company-sponsored benefits.
    • Took escalated, supervisor calls
    • Did outbound calls as the client requested

    Team Leader/Coach

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    October 2023 to March 2023 (7 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Same company. She was promoted after a year.
    • Managed teams of at least 10+ representatives. Including individual coaching sessions and team huddles to update everyone on their performance. 
    • Observe and provide feedback during call listening sessions to promote agent growth and performance. 
    • Assisted clients with Projects
    • Prepared and presented reports to Managers
    • Did Root-Cause analysis of Dissatisfaction Surveys to drive performance
    • Communicated with the client and workforce team to manage Service Level

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Computer Science/Information Technology

    Major:

    Computer Science

    Graduation Date:

    June 24, 2019

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Email Support, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calling, Team Management, Insurance Consulting, Client Support, Data Entry, Administrative Support, Back-office, Chat Support, Medical Billing Coding, Appointment Setting, Record Management,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★


    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: N/A
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: MacBook Air
    • Processor: Apple M2
    • Operating System: MacOS X

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.48/hr

    Marie

    Candidate ID: 490680


    ADVANCED

      Customer Service, Phone Support, Fraud Recovery...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Inbound Upselling...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Hawaii Standard Time Alaska Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time UK London
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.48 per hour or $USD 647.87 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    Marie has over fifteen years of experience in the customer service industry handling financial accounts

    She worked as a Fraud Recovery Agent for a credit card company where she investigated cases with fraudulent activities such as:

    • Counterfeit cards
    • Lost/stolen cards
    • Account takeover
    • Unauthorized transactions
    • Fraud typing 
    • Credit bureau reporting

    Worked as a customer risk investigator for an international payment system where she investigated accounts with unauthorized activities

    Processed restrictions and appeals of accounts affected

    Marie also did a bit of upselling where she offered other packages and products to their existing clients

    Marie has very good communication skills and sounds pleasant over the phone

    She is open to part-time positions and can start immediately
     

    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

    https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/scholar/

    Strongest Behaviors:

    • Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
    • Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
    • Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
    Behavioral Summary:

    Marie Inez is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.

    Marie is reserved and will generally express herself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, her approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, she’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work themself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.

     

     


    Employment History

    Customer Care Professional

    Industry:

    Banking / Financial Services

    Employment Period:

    January 2022 to January 2023 (12 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Receives inbound calls from small business card members inquiring about their accounts
    • Introduces new products and services to existing customers to help grow their business

    Consumer Risk Investigator

    Industry:

    Banking / Financial Services

    Employment Period:

    May 2019 to December 2021 (31 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Investigates consumer accounts with reported unauthorized activity
    • Restricts accounts to mitigate risk
    • Lift restrictions through appeal process if account does not pose possible risk
    • Sends rebuttal letters to refute fraud claims

    Fraud Recovery Agent

    Industry:

    Banking / Financial Services

    Employment Period:

    October 2013 to May 2019 (67 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Investigates cases with the following fraud types:
    • Counterfeit cards
    • Lost/stolen cards
    • Account take over
    • Unauthorized card not present transactions
    Prior responsibilities:
    • Credit card new application (data entry and screening)
    • Credit bureau reporting, fraud
    • Date entry and encoding

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management

    Major:

    BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management

    Graduation Date:

    March 31, 2003

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Customer Service, Phone Support, Fraud Recovery,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Inbound Upselling

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result:
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name:
    • Processor:
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.18/hr

    Lynnel

    Candidate ID: 490238


    ADVANCED

      Email Support, Email Handling, Chat Support, SmartChat...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Graphic Design...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.18 per hour or $USD 622.35 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.18 per hour or $USD 1244.69 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Lynnel has more than 13 years of relevant work experience performing as an Email and Chat Specialist where she mainly handled travel accounts in the BPO industry and she supported the following tasks for the US, UK, and Canadian clients:

      • Order Entry
      • Flight and Hotel Booking 
      • Processing flight cancellations
      • Assisting social media inquiries and creating templates for ChatBot
      • Customer Service
      • Data Collection and Entry
      • Customer Service
    • Lynnel also was part of the pioneering team working as a chat support and stayed in the same company for 10 years.

    • She is proficient with the following tools:

      • Oracle
      • LiveHelp
      • LivePerson
      • MS-DOS
      • Kana
      • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    • She is available to start immediately and is amenable to working the day shift for any full-time position.
       

    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

    predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/scholar/

    Strongest Behaviors

    • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
    • Task-focused; quickly notices and pushes to fix technical problems, assertively cutting through any personal/emotional issues. Has aptitude to spot trends in data or figure out how complex systems work.
    • Independent, analytical, critical, and creative thinking and action; little need for external validation before action. Private.
    • Authoritative and direct, driven to accomplish personal goals; pushes through roadblocks assertively. Communication is direct, to the point, and sometimes brusque.

    Behavioral Summary

    Lynnel Grace is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough, and very focused on their responsibilities.

    This individual is reserved and will generally express themself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on a thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical, or detailed information, they’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work themself or delegating to others, follow-up is close to ensuring high-quality results.


    Employment History

    Customer Account Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    May 2012 to March 2023 (130 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Basic billing review
    • Maintaining HIPAA compliance in every transaction
    • Providing assistance to partner and customer's via phone call, email, SMS, chat, and other social media platforms
    • Contacting leads and partners for data collection, follow up and schedule appointments

    Data Collection and Entry

    Industry:

    Consulting (Business & Management)

    Employment Period:

    May 2012 to July 2012 (2 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Collecting and entering data needed for various construction projects

    Telemarketing and Sales Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2009 to May 2012 (37 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Order Entry
    • Product Inquiry
    • Upselling and cross selling

    ESL Teacher

    Industry:

    Education

    Employment Period:

    April 2009 to May 2012 (37 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Face-to-Face individual tutorial class
    • Online English Classes, group classes

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Nursing

    Major:

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    Graduation Date:

    March 31, 2009

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Email Support, Email Handling, Chat Support, SmartChat, Order Entry, Internet Research, Data Entry, Data Collection, Account Management, Customer Service, Travel Management, Booking Assistance,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Graphic Design

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: Download: 132.78, Upload: 409.72
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: Dell
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.67/hr

    Christian

    Candidate ID: 489647


    ADVANCED

      Zendesk, Asana, Microsoft Office, CRM...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Administrative Support...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Full Time Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 664.88 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 1329.77 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Geric has 8 years of comprehensive experience in customer service and sales within industries such as real estate, telecommunications, finance, e-commerce, and technology.
    • His recent roles include Inside Sales Agent for a real estate services company, where he successfully generated leads, maintained client databases, and invited prospects to events.
    • Additionally, he worked as a Sales Development Representative in the skincare industry, handling both inbound and outbound calls while nurturing client relationships and updating CRM systems.
    • Career Highlights
    • Awarded "Top Agent" globally at a telecommunications company within his first year, demonstrating exceptional performance in a competitive environment.
    • Promoted to Subject Matter Expert at a business process outsourcing firm, reflecting his leadership skills and in-depth product knowledge.
    • Received a site-wide Top Performer award at a financial institution, highlighting his ability to consistently exceed sales and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Skill Proficiency
  • Christian is highly skilled in CRM management, lead generation, and customer service operations.
  • He demonstrates a deep understanding of outbound sales strategies and technical customer support processes.
  • He has also shown expertise in utilizing CRM tools to organize and manage client data, ensuring efficient follow-ups and streamlined workflows.
  • Geric's extensive background in sales, customer service, and CRM management, combined with his outstanding behavioral traits and proven track record of accomplishments, positions him as a top-tier candidate for roles requiring high levels of client interaction, lead generation, and data management.
  • His commitment to delivering exceptional results ensures he will contribute significantly to any organization.
  • Can start immediately Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Altruist

    Strongest Behaviors
  • Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
  • Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
  • Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations. Behavioral Summary

    Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.

    A pleasant and extraverted person, Geric is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Geric gets along easily with a wide variety of people.


  • Employment History

    Inside Sales

    Industry:

    Property / Real Estate

    Employment Period:

    February 2022 to July 2022 (5 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    •    Make outbound calls to homeowners who have expressed an interest in selling their homes.
    •    Setting appointments with homeowners who want help selling their property.
    •    Maintaining positive business relationships to ensure future sellers

    Inside Sales Agent

    Industry:

    Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR

    Employment Period:

    September 2022 to January 2023 (4 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    •    Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to potential customers, and following up on leads.
    •    Creating and maintaining a database of current and potential customers in designated CRM.
    •    Keeping up with product and service information and updates and staying informed about competing products and competitors
     

    Ordering Support

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    March 2021 to September 2021 (6 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Assisting customers with order status, delivery status, or any other pertinent information regarding their order
    • Process payments
    • Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and takes responsibility to ensure customers are satisfied

    Customer Service Representative/SME

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2019 to October 2019 (9 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Handled customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure the resolution
    • Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools
    • Meet personal/customer service team sales targets

    Finance Collection Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2017 to December 2018 (20 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Overcome objections that customers have about making payments toward their account and help them to understand their account(s) and responsibilities
    • Assisting customers with payment and payment arrangements
    • Serves as entry point for the identification, routing and documentation of all pertinent collection support processes (i.e. modifications, bankruptcy etc

    Customer Sales Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2016 to April 2016 (0 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Achieve sales goals by assessing current client needs and following a defined selling process with potential buyers,b often utilizing product demos and presentations
    • Handled customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure the resolution
    • Help customers process their payments

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    February 2020 to March 2021 (13 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, and developing solutions.
    • Handled a large volume of inbound calls.
    • Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and takes responsibility to ensure customers are satisfied

    Inside Sales Agent

    Industry:

    Property / Real Estate

    Employment Period:

    March 2023 to October 2023 (7 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Make outbound calls to Real Estate Agents and Invite them to attend a Real Estate Event.
    • Calling potential buyers who recently applied for a loan and transfer them to the lender.
    • Updating the database of potential clients and uploading to CRM.

    Sales Development Representative

    Industry:

    Healthcare / Medical

    Employment Period:

    December 2023 to December 2024 (12 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Lead Generator, Sales Development, Cold Calling & Customer Service

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Computer Science/Information Technology

    Major:

    Computer Technology

    Graduation Date:

    January 1, 2023

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Zendesk, Asana, Microsoft Office, CRM,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Administrative Support

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: N/A
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Desktop
    • Brand Name: HP
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-9500T CPU @ 2.20 GHz 2.21 GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.18/hr

    Florence

    Candidate ID: 488158


    ADVANCED

      Data Entry, Customer Support...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Inbound Sales...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time Full Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 6.89 per hour or $USD 596.82 per month

    Full Time: $USD 7.18 per hour or $USD 1244.69 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Flo has been working for 15 years.
    • She started her career as a Secretary in an insurance company. She then landed a job in the BPO  and became a Customer Service and Inside Sales Representative to multiple accounts under logistics, food, and telco. Her most recent employment was as a Data Analyst/Processor in an Au-based business.
    • She is proficient in performing the following:
      • Customer support (phone, email, chat)
      • Inbound sales
      • Data entry and analysis
      • Appointment scheduling
    • She is a user of Salesforce, GWCC, Dos-based CRM, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
    • She can start ASAP.
    • She is amenable to working the day shift, full-time.
    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Artisan

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
    • Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which they produce high-quality output and decisions.
    • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
    Behavioral Summary

    Florence May is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

    With experience and/or training, they will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. Their work pace is steady and even-keeled, and they’re motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to their decision-making; Florence May plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.


    Employment History

    Inbound Sales Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    June 2008 to December 2011 (42 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Establish and maintains a high level of customer satisfaction in all sales transactions.
    • Consistently meets or exceeds weekly and monthly sales activity goals by utilizing sound telephone based selling approaches.
    • Identify opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell customers.
    • Ability to multi-task and solve customer problems, take orders and answer inquiries while completing assigned tasks.
    • Required to pay close attention to details, reviewing, adding, or deleting comments necessary to process orders, sending acknowledgements with notification of order changes or per customer request.
    • Handle all incoming phone calls with courtesy and professionalism

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    November 2000 to February 2003 (27 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Deliver world class customer service and build customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    • Provide effective and timely resolution of a range of customer inquiries.
    • Strive for one-call resolution of customer issues.
    • Complete ongoing training to stay abreast of product, service and policy changes.
    • Strike a positive and cooperative tone with both customers and co-workers.
    • Demonstrate the best judgment in the disbursement of adjustments and credits.
    • Increase the customer experience by providing information on new products, rate plans, and services through upselling opportunities.

    Agency Secretary

    Industry:

    Insurance

    Employment Period:

    January 2000 to October 2000 (9 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Create and maintains reports and records, such as recommendation solution of administrative problems, financial reports, applications, reports and administrative orders.
    • Maintain arranges and files for easy retrieves, storage or reproduce records, documents and reports.
    • Responsible for monitoring agency performance and pinpoint key result areas for improvement.
    • Improve workflow and simplify reporting procedures.
    • Prepare and reviews agenda materials.

    Sr. Sales Coordinator/Licensed Broker

    Industry:

    Property / Real Estate

    Employment Period:

    May 2012 to May 2013 (12 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Respond quickly and efficiently to all incoming sales inquiries, by telephone, fax and email, preparing brochures as required.
    • Responding to and coordinating all internal meeting requests.
    • Closely monitoring Sales Agents activities through CRM and submitting a weekly report to CEO and Sales Manager the progress of their activities.
    • Accumulate properties through Database, Emails and Phone calls or indirectly through other companies as per required by clients or agent requests.
    • Coordinate and meeting of schedule of Seller’s and Buyer’s, Landlord’s and new Tenants for viewing purposes.
    • Follow up availability of properties for status, price change particularly on rental properties.
    • Responsible and in-charge of training of CRM to newly hired Agents to fully utilize the program.
    • Direct and facilitate the use of advertising, open houses, networking, mass mailing and bbm to assists in marketing of properties. 
    • Accompany Buyer and Seller to Land Department for processing and closing deals

    Data Analyst/Processor

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    April 2019 to September 2022 (41 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for identifying, compiling and sorting of data from external sources into appropriate database
    • Ensure data are entered and verified accurately and efficiently in processing payments/reimbursements of Injured workers and/or employees
    • Review and apply all procedures and updates according to process guide

    Processing Officer/POC

    Industry:

    Education

    Employment Period:

    September 2014 to July 2017 (34 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for processing of enrolment cancellation/suspension requests from students
    • Determines the appropriate census data relevant in the creation of debt revision or charging.
    • Responsible for requesting the issuance of the Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the units completed by the student with Careers Australia.
    • Rescheduling of units necessary for charging or debt revision.
    • Notifies the students of their cancellation of enrolment through email, SMS or mail.
    • Removing the student’s access from the course materials in MYCA.

    ESL Teacher

    Industry:

    Education

    Employment Period:

    December 2013 to August 2014 (8 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Tailor lessons according to student’s needs
    • Conduct activities that target confidence, perception, vocabulary building, pronunciation practice and grammar

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Business Studies/Administration/Management

    Major:

    Management Information System

    Graduation Date:

    May 1, 1999

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Data Entry, Customer Support,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Inbound Sales

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/16709994708
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: ASUS X415
    • Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1115G4 @ 3.00GHz 3.00 GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.65/hr

    Modesto

    Candidate ID: 484687


    ADVANCED

      Microsoft Dynamics...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Administrative Support...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time UK London US Eastern Standard Time US Central Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 664.88 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Macky has been working for almost 9 years in the BPO, Educational Institution, Travel Agency and Virtual Assistance Industries where he supported the following tasks:
      • Virtual Assistant
      • B2B and B2C Marketing 
      • Phone Support
      • Customer Service
      • Billing Representative
      • Sales Representative
      • Recruitment Specialist 
      • Account Manager
      • Email and Chat Support 
      • Calendar Management
      • Date Entry 
      • Administrative Tasks
    • He has an experience handling Telecommunications, Toll Company, E-commerce and healthcare accounts in the BPO Industry.
    • When he was working in the BPO Company, He was promoted as mentor who is responsible training the new hires.
    • He is proficient using Hubspot, Shopify, slack, skype, zoom, g-suite, MS office and Canva.
    • He can start asap, amendable working any shifts and open to any part-time role only.
    Predictive Index Profile - Altruist 

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
    • Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
    • Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
    • Socially-focused, naturally empathizes with people, easily seeing their point of view or understanding their emotions. Positive, non-threatening communication.
    • Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
    Behavioral Summary

    Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, they enjoy working with others and is lively, warm company.

    A pleasant and extraverted person, Modesto Macky is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Their congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Modesto Macky gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

    Their drive is directed at working with and for others. They derive particular satis


    Employment History

    English as Second Language Teacher

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    February 2014 to August 2014 (6 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Tutored Chinese students the English language.
    • Helped improve students' grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

    Customer Service / Mentor

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    February 2015 to June 2016 (16 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Accounts specialist of Aussies telecommunication services.
    • Attended customer's billing dispute and provided necessary resolution.
    • Explained Billing inquiries.
    • Processed customers' request on changing account information.

    Customer Service Rep

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2016 to March 2017 (7 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Attended customer's billing dispute and provided necessary resolution.
    • Explained Billing inquiries.
    • Processed customers' request on changing account information.

    Account Manager

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    October 2018 to September 2019 (11 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Managed corporate accounts by providing them prospective clients through business directories and client referrals.
    • Answering and making calls, creating and responding to emails and helped customers find what they want by creating solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.

    freelance Email/Chat support, handling

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2020 to Present

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • customers' concerns from the status of their orders, placing and changing orders, product inquiries to cancellation of orders.
    • Due to my previous experience I was assigned to conduct interviews as well with applicants that are hoping to be part of the company.

    Senior Recruiter, Level III

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    December 2020 to February 2021 (2 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • As a Senior Recruiter, I am directly responsible for the delivery of offshore-based recruitment services to our client in the US (Healthcare organizations mostly).
    • I am covering different tasks in the areas of active and passive sourcing, pre-assessment, candidate and employer scheduling as well as ongoing candidate engagement just to name a few.

    Business Virtual Assistant

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    February 2021 to Present

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • As a VA for a travel company in Hawaii I am responsible for taking in calls and making reservations for excursions that we have.
    • I attend to customers and interact with them via phone, email or chat. I am directly responsible in responding to inquiries about our products and services.
    • Some of my responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, gather and update customer's info and handle admin tasks (check employees timesheet and send pay slips to employees).

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Major:

    Graduation Date:

    January 1, 2009

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Microsoft Dynamics

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Administrative Support

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: N/A
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: ACER Aspire 3
    • Processor: 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1155G7 @ 2.50GHz 2.50GHz
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $9.34/hr

    Jeli

    Candidate ID: 482314


    ADVANCED

      Google Apps, Slack, Hubspot CRM, Hootsuite...

    INTERMEDIATE

      Phone Support, Appointment Setting, Email Marketing, Email Support...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Western Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time New Zealand Daylight Time Hawaii Standard Time Alaska Standard Time US Pacific Standard Time US Mountain Standard Time US Central Standard Time US Eastern Standard Time UK London
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 9.24 per hour or $USD 801.01 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    • Lai has more than 10 years of relevant experience.
    • She worked for 8 years in the BPO providing customer service and shifted to remote work in 2018 as a virtual assistant for real estate clients for 4 years.
    • She is adept in performing the following:
      • Customer support
      • Inbound Sales
      • Appointment setting
      • Email marketing and management
      • Social media management and marketing
      • Order fulfillment
      • Cold calling
      • Lead sourcing
      • Skip tracing
      • Other admin tasks like contract sending
    • She used applications and tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Hubspot, HootSuite, Zillow, MailChimp, Asana, Trello, ZoomInfo, Trulia, and DocuSign.
    • She can start ASAP.
    • She can work anytime for any part-time or full-time position.
    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
    • Careful; usually follows a plan to avoid making mistakes. Generally has proof to support decisions before taking action.
    • Detail-oriented and helpful; works comfortably as part of a team and often checks work.
    Behavioral Summary

    Jeli Marie is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.

    This individual is reserved and will generally express themself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, they’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work themself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.


    Employment History

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    May 2009 to July 2011 (26 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Received inbound calls regarding their queries about booking, changing and canceling their hotel, flight and car reservations Answered multiple calls a day Called hotels, airlines and car companies regarding customers concerns Subject Matter Expert
    • Assisted new employees on the work around and the processes of the account Listened to their calls for quality purposes Took supervisor calls

    Publishing Consultant / Sales

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2011 to August 2012 (12 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Did outbound phone calls to aspiring authors and offered publishing packages that best suit their needs in publishing their books Did some follow up calls with the authors Offered marketing for their book Aegis People Support

    Implementation Specialist

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    July 2015 to July 2016 (12 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Updated rates, availability, promos and photos on website Emailed hotel representatives to ask for updated information of the hotel Did weekly video group meetings with the direct client Trained on how to use a CRM and was tasked to train colleagues Responded to customer and client emails

    Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    August 2016 to June 2017 (10 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Resolved complaints, problems or questions while demonstrating professionalism and courtesy to customers.
    • Answered inbound phone calls and addressed customer's inquiries about buying or selling on the website Provided first call resolution to client inquiries on technical issues by using active listening skills and thorough knowledge of company products/services

    Logistics Assistant

    Industry:

    Others

    Employment Period:

    August 2017 to September 2018 (13 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Created, processed and edited orders
    • Updated orders tracking and invoice numbers
    • Created end of day reports Submitted tracking and invoices
    • Maintained vendor’s portal ,making sure there are no pending orders, no cancellations and changes

    General Virtual Assistant

    Industry:

    Others

    Employment Period:

    July 2018 to June 2022 (46 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Followed a script-driven call flow and handle questions and objections
    • Gauged seller motivation
    • Input data into a CRM (Zillow) form
    • Send SMS to possible leads
    • Sourced leads and perform skip tracing
    • Completed property research and comparative market analysis (comparable)
    • Created basic spreadsheets using Google Sheets or Excel Managed Leads
    • Set up accounts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
    • Created and posted contents in
    • Facebook and Instagram
    • Performed graphic design using Canva
    • Replied to messages and comments
    • Created email campaigns
    • Created lists on where to send email campaigns
    • Responded to emails
    • Organized Email

    Client Services Representative

    Industry:

    Others

    Employment Period:

    February 2023 to December 2023 (9 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Send Construction updates to clients and brokers Request registration updates from developers via email
    • Send title updates to clients and brokers Update necessary details in the CRM (Registration dates, construction updates, etc)  Saved client’s documents in there respective Gdrive.
    • Mark up & send clients working drawing and other documents via Docusign
    • Responded to clients queries about build updates and title updates
    • Created presentations for clients
    • Requested information from client that the builder needs
    • Maintained good relationship with the clients by responding to there queries and keeping them up to date in all necessary updates

    Real Estate Executive Virtual Assistant

    Industry:

    Property / Real Estate

    Employment Period:

    May 2024 to September 2024 (3 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

     Administrative Tasks:
    • Email Management
      • Manage the agent's inbox and calendar efficiently
    • Calendar Management
    • Create and manage tasks for the real estate agent
    • Data Entry
    • Maintain the agent's CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system
    • Enter listings into MLS (Multiple listing services directory)
    • Prepare seller disclosure packets prior to on market date
    • Order and scheduling of listing photo/vid shoot
    • To undergo training for transaction coordinating for seller and buyer sides Participate in weekly meeting recap
    Client Communication:
    • Complete assigned client touch points (emails, mailers, comment on social posts)
    • Prospect the agent's client database via phone texts, or emails
    • Create Comparative Market Analysis (CMAs) for past clients for annual financial review
    • Create and edit email templates via messaging platforms
    • Coordinate with third-party service providers such as pest and home inspectors
    Marketing & Social Media:
    • Create and curate content for social media
    • Write blog posts, newsletters, captions (assisted by AI)
    • Schedule and post content
    • Improve SEO and online visibility
    • Create both print and digital content using tools such as Canva
    • Perform basic editing of photo and video content
    • Design newsletters, brochures, flyers, postcards, and flipbooks
    • Manage newsletter recipient lists

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication)

    Major:

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    Graduation Date:

    January 1, 2009

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Google Apps, Slack, Hubspot CRM, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Asana, Trello, DocuSign,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      Phone Support, Appointment Setting, Email Marketing, Email Support, Social Media ManagementCold CallingLead GenerationLogisticsSales

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
    • Working Environment:
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14331549335
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name:
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Operating System: Windows 10

    All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.69/hr

    April

    Candidate ID: 481686


    ADVANCED

      Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Digital Marketing, Customer Handling...

    INTERMEDIATE

      CRM, Slack, Microsoft Office...

    Employment Preferences

    Availability:
    Part Time Full Time
    Preferred Timezone:
    Australian Central Standard Time Australian Eastern Standard Time
    Hourly & Monthly Rate:
    (inclusive of service fee)

    *Plus GST for Australian Businesses

    Part Time: $USD 7.67 per hour or $USD 664.88 per month

    Full Time: $USD 6.69 per hour or $USD 1159.61 per month

    Remote Staff Recruiter Comments

    April has 15 years of experience working in the BPO and Retail industry
    She spent her career in the BPO industry as Customer Service Representative, Technical Support, and Healthcare Support Associate for 8 years where she performed the following tasks:
    • Answering customer billing, order, and invoice inquiries
    • Troubleshooting devices 
    • Account Activation
    • Customer retention
    • Upselling
    • Handling inbound and outbound calls
    • Email and chat support
    • Book appointments with Doctors
    • Advise clients about insurance plans
    She was also a former Overseas Filipino Worker who worked as an Administrative Assistant for almost 7 years where she carry-out tasks like updating files, sending emails, and answer inquiries through phone calls
    She is proficient in using the following tools:
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
    • Cisco
    • Atlas
    She can start immediately
    She is amenable to working a dayshift schedule for either full-time or part-time roles

    Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Altruist
    https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/altruist/

    Strongest Behaviors
    • Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
    • Accommodating; most comfortable working with others, often puts team/company goals before personal goals. Promotes teamwork by actively sharing authority.
    • Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.

    Behavioral Summary

    A pleasant and extraverted person, April is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Her congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make her readily approachable. April gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

    Her drive is directed at working with and for others. She derives particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, April can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.

    Works at a faster-than-average pace; is attentive to details and both quick and accurate in handling them. 


    Employment History

    Level II Customer Care Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    September 2008 to January 2010 (16 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Delivering World Class Customer Service and Building Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty.
    • Troubleshooting the product and services to best fit their needs and expectations.
    • Identifying, researching and solving customer’s issues/complaints. Issues such as Billing, Financial and Technical problems.
    • Answering phone calls to respond to orders, general inquiries, invoice questions.

    Administrative Assistant

    Industry:

    Employment Period:

    October 2011 to May 2017 (67 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Answering and receiving phone calls.
    • Sending faxes and emails in matters related to the office jobs and related works.
    • Filling documents as per the requirement of the Manager and by updating files and registers related to attendance and work of the staff.
    • Checking Telegraphic Transfers from clients.

    Technical Support / Customer Service Representative

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    February 2018 to April 2023 (62 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for answering and resolving advanced product technical-support questions received from customers.
    • Guidance of the users to support them in becoming more productive
    • Support in the development of programs to train the customer on how to properly use the products
    • Evaluation of the systems' problems to recommend enhancements

    Healthcare Support Associate (Part-time)

    Industry:

    Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO

    Employment Period:

    January 2021 to March 2023 (26 Months)

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Greeting Customer in a friendly, professional manner.
    • Furnishing members and Health care practitioners with details regarding members benefits.
    • Provide pre-authorization for medical treatment, and outline information regarding co-payments
    • Advise current and prospective members about the most suitable plans based on their needs.

    Education History

    Field of Study:

    Business Studies/Administration/Management

    Major:

    Information Management

    Graduation Date:

    April 30, 2008

    Located In:

    Philippines

    License and Certification: :

    N/A


    Skills

    ADVANCED ★★★

      Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Digital Marketing, Customer Handling,

    INTERMEDIATE ★★

      CRMSlackMicrosoft Office

    Work at Home Capabilities:

    • Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
    • Working Environment: Private Room
    • Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/14307715606
    • Internet Type: Fiber
    • Hardware Type: Laptop
    • Brand Name: HP
    • Processor: RYZEN 5
    • Operating System: Windows 11

    *includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

    **Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

    Your All-In-One Guide to Hiring Top-Notch Customer Service

    Attracting customers is one thing; retaining them is another.

    In a time where online reviews and social media influence buying decisions, effective customer service is a significant advantage.

    Investing in it not only improves your customer retention and brand reputation, but your bottom line as well.

    According to research, increasing customer retention by just 5% can boost your profits by anywhere from 25% to 95%, depending on your industry.

    Furthermore, acquiring new customers is five to seven times more expensive than retaining them.

    To achieve this, you’ll need top-notch customer service representatives. However, if you’re just starting out, you might not have the budget to hire on-site agents.

    Fortunately, a more affordable alternative exists: outsourcing your needs to qualified remote customer service specialists, especially in the Philippines where they’re renowned for their hospitality.

    Here’s an in-depth guide to getting started.

    Timing is Key: Knowing When to Hire Customer Service Personnel

    Still on the fence about hiring customer service specialists? Watch out for these signs:

    Identifying the Signs That Your Business is Ready for a Dedicated Customer Service Team

    You need specialized customer service agents if your business is facing:

    Declining Customer Satisfaction and Rising Churn:

    Declining Customer Satisfaction and Rising Churn:

    When you notice a drop in customer satisfaction scores and/or an uptick in customer churn, it may mean that your ad hoc support is failing to meet your customer’s expectations.

    High Volume of Inquiries and Complaints:

    High Volume of Inquiries and Complaints:

    If customer emails, calls, live chat requests, and support tickets are piling up faster than your team can handle, it’s a clear sign they’re being stretched too thin.

    Rapid Business Growth:

    Rapid Business Growth:

    If the sudden surge of new customers is outpacing the growth of your support staff, it’s time to scale up to maintain quality customer experience.

    Increased Product or Service Complexity:

    Increased Product or Service Complexity:

    As your products/services become more sophisticated, your customers may need more specialized help to make the most of them.

    Operational Inefficiencies:

    Operational Inefficiencies:

    If you need to pull employees from their core tasks to address support issues, it’s a clear sign you need a dedicated customer service team to provide operational support.

    How Timely Hiring of Customer Service Staff Can Propel Business Growth

    Let’s now see the benefits of hiring experienced customer support staff on tim

    Faster Problem Solution and Operational Efficiency:

    Faster Problem Solution and Operational Efficiency:

    A dedicated customer service team helps streamline support processes, reduce response times, and prevent issues from further escalating.
    This efficiency not only improves customer relationships but also frees your other teams to focus on growth initiatives.

    Enhanced Customer Experience and Loyalty:

    Enhanced Customer Experience and Loyalty:

    Bringing a dedicated customer care specialist as demand for your services/products increases lets you respond quickly to customer inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.

    Reduced Churn and Increased Retention:

    Reduced Churn and Increased Retention:

    When customers receive timely, high-quality support, their likelihood of reusing your products/services increases.
    A lower churn rate means that you won’t have to spend more to acquire new customers, while existing ones will generate more revenue over a longer period.

    Gain Valuable Customer Insights:

    Gain Valuable Customer Insights:

    A robust customer support team can gather and analyze customer feedback effectively, allowing you to refine your products/services, marketing strategies, and identify new revenue opportunities.

    Competitive Advantage:

    Competitive Advantage:

    Companies that invest in customer service tend to build stronger trust-based relationships with their customers.

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your
    Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?

    The Recruitment Journey: Finding the Right Talent

    To build the ideal customer support team, you must first know where to look for qualified candidates and how to attract them.

    Effective Strategies to Attract and Assess Customer Service Talent

    Here are some ways you can attract top customer support specialists and assess their skills:

    Build a Strong Employer Brand:

    Build a Strong Employer Brand:

    Showcase your company’s positive work culture, career advancement opportunities, and employee well-being on your website and social media accounts to attract high-quality candidates.

    Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

    Offer Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

    Ensure your salary packages, bonuses, and benefits (i.e., flexible schedules, health insurance, and professional development programs) are competitive enough to draw and retain top talent.

    Utilize Structured Behavioral Interviews and Scenario Assessments:

    Utilize Structured Behavioral Interviews and Scenario Assessments:

    Incorporate behavioral questions and theoretical scenarios to evaluate candidates’ problem-solving skills, empathy, and ability to handle difficult customer situations.

    Implement Skills and Personality Assessments:

    Implement Skills and Personality Assessments:

    Use customer aptitude tests, personality assessments, and situational judgment tests to objectively evaluate your candidate’s suitability for the role.
    These data-driven assessments provide unique insights into how well a candidate performs in a high-pressure, customer-facing environment.

    Create a Positive Candidate Experience:

    Create a Positive Candidate Experience:

    Streamline your hiring process with clear communication, timely feedback, and a smooth interview process.
    Aside from helping you secure top talent, doing this also improves your employer brand.

    Leveraging Various Recruitment Channels for the Best Fit

    The growing popularity of remote work means that geographical boundaries are no longer an obstacle to finding high-quality customer service specialists.

    Here’s how you can leverage this to find candidates best suited to your business’s needs:

    Define The Profile of Your Ideal Candidate:

    Define The Profile of Your Ideal Candidate:

    Before you start looking for candidates, you must clearly outline the skills, experience, and cultural fit you’re looking for.

    Use Specialized Job Boards

    Use Specialized Job Boards

    Post your job ads on LinkedIn, GlassDoor, or industry-specific job boards where candidates with the qualifications you need are likely to search.

    Leverage Social Media Recruiting:

    Leverage Social Media Recruiting:

    Use channels like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to showcase your company’s culture, share employee testimonials, and advertise open positions to attract good candidates.

    Implement Employee Referral Programs:

    Implement Employee Referral Programs:

    Encourage your current employees to refer candidates by offering incentives.
    Referrals usually come with the benefit of being pre-vetted by trusted team members.

    Partner With Outsourcing Companies:

    Partner With Outsourcing Companies:

    Working with trusted outsourcing companies, like Remote Staff, makes it easier to find pre-vetted candidates or fill out a position quickly.

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your
    Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Crafting the Ideal Customer Service Team

    Let’s now discuss the various skills and qualifications your customer support specialists should have:

    Key Qualities to Look for in Potential Customer Service Hires

    Ideal customer service representatives must possess the following skills:

    Excellent Communication Skills:

    Excellent Communication Skills:

    Clear, concise, and friendly written and verbal communication is crucial for understanding and addressing customer needs.

    Empathy and Active Listening Skills:

    Empathy and Active Listening Skills:

    The ability to genuinely understand a customer’s feelings and concerns helps build trust and effectively resolve issues.

    Problem-Solving Skills:

    Problem-Solving Skills:

    Effective representatives must be capable of quickly analyzing issues and providing solutions, which is critical in resolving complaints on inbound calls and addressing potential customer concerns during outbound calls.

    Patience and Resilience:

    Patience and Resilience:

    Customer service can be very challenging. Thus, look for individuals who remain calm under pressure, are patient with repetitive inquiries, and handle difficult situations gracefully.

    Attention to Details:

    Attention to Details:

    Accuracy is vital in documenting customer interactions, following processes, and ensuring solutions are thoroughly implemented for long-term customer satisfaction.

    Strong Technical Proficiency:

    Strong Technical Proficiency:

    Depending on your industry, your candidate may also need to be familiar with product-specific tools, help desk software, and CRM systems.

    Why is the Blend of Soft Skills and Technical Knowledge Crucial for Customer Service?

    When it comes to customer support, having the right mix of soft and technical skills lets your representatives build rapport and trust with your clients. This, in turn, significantly improves customer satisfaction and encourages loyalty to your business.

    In addition, technical knowledge in your field, services, and products allows them to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.

    Furthermore, in modern call centers and digital support environments, agents handle both inbound and outbound calls, live chats, and emails, where a combination of soft and technical skills helps them maintain consistent service quality.

    Finally, representatives with both skill sets can identify and leverage sales opportunities during customer interactions without compromising the quality of service.

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your
    Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Setting Up Your Customer Service Team for Success

    Besides the right skill set, your candidates will also need the right tools and onboarding to succeed in their tasks.

    Essential Tools and Technologies for an Efficient Customer Service Operation

    Here are some equipment and software your customer support specialists need to perform their tasks optimally:

    Customer Relationship
    Management (CRM) Systems:

    Tools like Salesforce, Freshdesk, or Zendesk centralize customer data and track interactions across channels to help agents access customer histories and manage follow-ups.

    Ticketing and Helpdesk Software:

    Solutions like Zendesk or Freshdesk offer dashboards and automation features so your specialists can manage and prioritize incoming inquiries to ensure timely resolutions.

    Workforce Management
    and Scheduling Tools:

    Tools like Aspect help optimize staffing levels and manage shift scheduling to meet fluctuating demand in a call center environment.

    Omnichannel Communication Platforms:

    These integrate various channels (email, social media, phone) so your specialists have a unified view of customer interactions.

    Live Chat and Chatbot Solutions:

    These tools provide real-time assistance through live chat interfaces or AI-powered chatbots (e.g., Intercom, LiveChat, or Drift) that can handle routine inquiries 24/7.

    Analytics and Reporting Tools:

    Business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau help track and analyze performance data to continuously improve service levels.

    The Role of Effective Onboarding in Building a Competent Team

    Effective onboarding programs provide new hires with comprehensive training on your services/products, systems (i.e., CRM and call center software), and company processes.

    Doing so ensures they can readily handle inbound and outbound calls, quickly resolve customer issues, and support sales activities.

    Additionally, onboarding is your chance to communicate your company’s values, customer-centric philosophy, and service standards to your new hires so they can better align their services with your branding.

    Finally, a robust onboarding process can make your new hires feel valued and supported, which fosters loyalty and reduces turnover.

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your
    Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ongoing Development: Training and Support

    To meet the demands of today’s ever-changing business environment, your team must constantly hone their skills and learn new ones.

    The Importance of Continuous Training and Skill Development for Customer Service Teams

    Regular training ensures your team remains updated with your product’s features, evolving technologies, and best practices regarding customer service.

    This helps them become more efficient at handling customer queries, which leads to faster resolution times and more consistent service quality.

    Aside from improving their skills, investing in your team’s development increases their job satisfaction and retention since they feel more valued at work.

    Also, well-trained customer support specialists can better identify opportunities to segue offering additional products/services during customer interactions without relying on aggressive sales tactics.

    Strategies to Foster Growth and Development Among Customer Service Staff

    Here are some ways you can support the continuous growth of your customer support team:

    Provide Access to Professional Development Resources:

    Give your employees access to online courses, workshops, and certifications relevant to customer service, sales, and related technology so they remain updated on industry trends.

    Implement Regular Performance Reviews and Feedback:

    Use these to provide constructive feedback, address any skill gaps, set goals, and recognize achievements so employees know what they’re doing well -and where they can improve further.

    Clear Career Path Development:

    Create transparent career progression plans outlining opportunities for advancement within the department like moving into supervisory roles or more specialized functions to boost motivation and retention.

    Mentorship and Coaching Programs:

    Pair new or less experienced team members with seasoned mentors to facilitate knowledge transfer, real-time feedback, and personal growth to the former.

    Incentive and Recognition Programs:

    Recognize and reward employees for exceptional performance with bonuses, awards, and/or public acknowledgment.

    Invest in Technology and Tools Training:

    Ensure your customer support staff remains proficient with the latest CRM, helpdesk, and communication tools.

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    Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Ready to Recruit and Retain your Ideal Remote Workforce?

    Budgeting and Cost Management in Customer Service

    Want to build your customer support team without breaking the bank? Here’s how:

    Understanding and Planning for the Costs of Hiring and Maintaining a Customer Service Team

    Before you start building a remote customer support team, consider the following first:

    Recruitment and Onboarding Costs:

        • Job Advertising and Sourcing: Expenses for posting on job boards (i.e., LinkedIn or Indeed) or partnering with outsourcing companies.
        • Interviewing and Onboarding: Aside from the costs of onboarding programs, remember to consider the time and resources spent on the recruitment process.

    Salaries and Benefits:

        • Base Salary: Research industry benchmarks for remote customer service roles as salaries vary based on experience, specific responsibilities, and even location.
        • Benefits: Health insurance, 401 (k) matching, paid time off, and other benefits are crucial for attracting qualified customer service representatives.

    Technology and Tools:

        • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Helpdesk Software: Paying for a subscription to use apps like Salesforce and Zendesk is essential for managing customer interactions and tracking performance.
        • Hardware and IT Support: Set aside a budget for computers, headsets, and possible IT support to ensure smooth remote operations.

    Training and Development:

        • Continuous Learning: Provide a budget for regular training sessions, workshops, or e-learning subscriptions to keep your team updated on best practices, soft skills, and any new technology.

    Balancing Quality and Budget in Customer Service Operations

    Here’s how to get the best possible customer service support while sticking to your budget:

    Set Data-Driven Performance Metrics:

    Before hiring a customer support specialist/team, establish their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), first response time, and resolution rate. This helps you track their performance and make targeted adjustments without overspending.

    Consider Flexible Staffing Models:

    Use a mixture of full-time and part-time staff to effectively manage customer demand. This flexible setup lets you scale your workforce based on seasonal peaks or changing call volumes.

    Invest in Efficient Technology:

    Use automation tools and AI-powered chatbots to help handle routine queries, reduce manual workload, and lower operational costs.

    Selective Outsourcing:

    Consider outsourcing certain functions (like after-hours support) to remote customer service specialists to maintain high service levels without needing a full-time, in-house team.

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    Expanding Your Reach: Global and Local Customer Service

    Planning on taking your business global?

    Here’s how a remote customer support team can help you make this a reality.

    Expanding Your Reach: Global and Local Customer Service

    Planning on taking your business global?

    Here’s how a remote customer support team can help you make this a reality.

    The Benefits of Having a Diverse, Culturally Aware Customer Service Team

    Having a global remote customer support team gives your business the following benefits:

    Enhanced Customer Communication:

    Enhanced Customer Communication:

    Customer support specialists who understand cultural nuances help minimize misunderstandings with a global customer base and foster a more personalized service experience.

    Improved Customer Experience and Loyalty:

    Improved Customer Experience and Loyalty:

    When customers feel understood and valued, especially if your support team empathizes with their cultural or regional background, they’re more likely to remain loyal.

    Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving:

    Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving:

    Diverse perspectives drive innovation; team members from various backgrounds can offer unique ideas and solutions, leading to more effective strategies for resolving customer issues.

    Extended Operational Support:

    Extended Operational Support:

    Having team members across different regions and time zones enables 24/7 support.

    Broader Market Insight:

    Broader Market Insight:

    Expanding to a new market? A culturally diverse team provides valuable insights into local customs, preferences, and emerging market trends.

    Tailoring Customer Service Strategies to Different Markets and Regions

    When expanding your business to a new market or region, it’s important to do the following:

    Conduct In-Depth Market Research:

    Conduct In-Depth Market Research:

    Use surveys, focus groups, and local market data to understand your target audience’s specific needs, preferences, and pain points so you can tailor your products/services better to them.

    Localize Communication:

    Localize Communication:

    Adapt language, tone, and communication styles that reflect your target market’s local customs and cultural norms.
    This may involve hiring bilingual or multilingual agents for support.

    Adjust Operating Hours:

    Adjust Operating Hours:

    Ensure that support is available during the local business hours for each region you’re operating in.
    Consider setting up region-specific shifts or remote teams that cover different time zones.

    Leverage Multi-Channel Support Tools:

    Leverage Multi-Channel Support Tools:

    Use technologies supporting various communication channels (i.e., email, live chat, social media) and integrate seamlessly across various regions.
    Furthermore, tools like CRM systems and helpdesk software can be customized to manage region-specific queries.

    Adapt Service Scripts and Policies:

    Adapt Service Scripts and Policies:

    Modify your FAQs, automated responses, and service scripts to address region-specific questions or concerns.

    Building Core Competencies in Customer Service

    Use automation tools and AI-powered chatbots to help handle routine queries, reduce manual workload, and lower operational costs.

    Essential Customer Service Skills and How to Develop Them Within Your Team

    Let’s take a look at the crucial skills your customer support team needs and ways to hone them:

      • Effective Communication:Organize workshops covering verbal and written communication techniques, with a focus on clarity, tone modulation, and active dialogue.
        In addition, you can try simulating real-life situations so they can practice explaining solutions to various issues, then provide constructive feedback afterwards.
      • Active Listening and Empathy: Implement exercises that help your agents step into the customer’s shoes. For instance, have them share a time they felt misunderstood and discuss what would’ve helped.
        Furthermore, regularly review customer satisfaction surveys and testimonials to determine areas for improvement.
      • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Review previous customer issues and work together with your team in discussing which solutions worked and why.
      • Technical Proficiency: Provide additional training sessions on your specific tools with practical, hands-on exercises. Also, encourage your team members to complete certifications offered by software providers and organize regular refresher courses whenever your systems are updated.

    The Importance of Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and Problem-Solving in Customer Service

    Emotional intelligence, effective communication, and efficient problem-solving are the cornerstone skills of effective customer service.

    High emotional intelligence enables your customer support team to recognize and respond empathetically to customer emotions, which helps build trust and rapport.

    On the other hand, clear and effective communication is vital for conveying information and providing accurate solutions to customers, whether it be through email, phone calls, or live chat.

    Finally, at its core, customer support revolves around solving customer problems. Excellent problem-solving skills allow agents to quickly analyze a problem, identify its root cause, and offer an appropriate solution.

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    Advanced Customer Service Strategies

    Aside from having a skilled customer support team, here are some ways you can further improve your customer experience:

    Exploring Innovative Customer Service Methods Like Self-Service and Automation

    Let’s take a look at some new strategies for affordably upgrading your customer support functions:

      • Self-Service Portals: Build intuitive knowledge bases, FAQs, and interactive tutorials/video guides to help customers find answers to their questions.
      • AI-Powered Chatbots and Virtual Assistants (VAs):Deploy chatbots on your website or mobile apps to handle routine inquiries 24/7.
        These tools can also incorporate sentiment analysis to escalate issues as needed, ensuring a smooth transition to human representatives if needed..
      • Automated Ticketing and Workflow Management: Use CRM and helpdesk systems to automatically route tickets based on priority to speed up response times.
      • Omnichannel Support Solutions: Integrate multiple communication channels (i.e., social media, email, phone, live chat) so customers have various options for reaching out to your business.

    The Role of Customer Service in Driving Customer Loyalty and Retention

    Customer service is crucial for building trust and creating lasting relationships with your target market.

    By constantly providing prompt, friendly, and effective service, you ensure your customers feel heard and valued, which incentivizes them to continue patronizing your business.

    Furthermore, effective customer support teams can help you gather valuable feedback during every interaction, allowing you to identify pain points and refine your processes.

    Hiring effective customer service goes beyond having someone to answer customer complaints, it’s a strategic investment for your company’s future.

    Having one enhances customer satisfaction, drives loyalty, and helps you stand out among your competitors – ultimately leading to further business growth.

    Ready to start building your customer support team but don’t know where to start looking for skilled candidates? Remote Staff is here to help.

    Aside from customer service representatives, you’ll also find skilled virtual assistants, virtual receptionists, and data entry clerks in our list of candidates.

    So, what are you waiting for? Contact one of our Client Relations Executives (CREs) today and get started.

    Ready to start building your customer support team but don’t know where to start looking for skilled candidates? Remote Staff is here to help.

    Aside from customer service representatives, you’ll also find skilled virtual assistants, virtual receptionists, and data entry clerks in our list of candidates.

    So, what are you waiting for? Contact one of our Client Relations Executives (CREs) today and get started.

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    Ideal Remote Workforce?

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