Dedicated customer service professional with strong background in customer service interactions and solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs & consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Manage high volume of calls, daily, under high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while displaying active listening while resolving disputes or conflicts in a courteous manner.
Exceed first-contact resolution targets by actively listening to customers' concerns and addressing them thoroughly.
Adhere to company policies, privacy standards and scripts to achieve call-time metrics and quality standards consistently.
Assist customers through online channels, Live Chat, and SMB inbox.
Assigned to work large, special projects under minimal supervision.
Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to train and support new hires effectively.
Responsible for negotiations when bringing on new hotel properties in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, as well as four states (ND, SD, MT, ID).
Worked closely with tourism boards, DMOs and hotel partners by providing exceptional customer service from listening to hotel partners complaints to dealing with overbooking issues to building out promotions for their property.
Built strong relationships and rapport through daily phone calls and in-person market visits by using the data, reports and tools provided by Expedia.
Responsible for analyzing city and hotel performance, as well as implementing new strategies and promotions for continued growth and long term success.
Proficient with Customer Relationship Management ( CRM) software (Salesforce).