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Togieda Gabriels (nee Davis Cupido)

Customer Service Manager
Cape Town
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Togieda  Gabriels (nee Davis Cupido)

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience at Amazon, excelling in complaint resolution and relationship building. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and staff training. Skilled in CRM software and conflict mediation, consistently achieving high retention rates and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Knowledgeable Customer Service Consultant experienced serving customers' needs and cross-selling company offerings. Offer exceptional support by staying current on company policies and asking targeted questions to quickly get to root of issues. Successful at consistently exceeding performance targets.

Customer Service Specialist equipped to deliver impactful support and foster client satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven professional with commitment to enhancing customer experiences.

Professional in customer relations and service delivery, offering solid background in addressing client needs and enhancing service experiences. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members to achieve results and adapt to evolving situations. Skilled in conflict resolution and customer engagement.

Experienced with customer interaction, ensuring comprehensive understanding of client concerns. Utilizes effective communication techniques to deliver high-quality service. Knowledge of efficient problem-solving methods to maintain customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Self Employed

Freelance Customer Service Consultant
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

Facilitated customer service training sessions with individuals and small businesses wishing to improve on their service delivery by upskilling their staff.

Amazon

Customer Service Resolution Manager
08.2020 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met consistently and promptly.
  • Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring seamless resolution of customer concerns in a timely manner.

Iinet (Merchants)

Customer Service Manager
02.2019 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Boosted customer retention rates through exceptional problem-solving skills and relationship-building efforts.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Managed a team of customer service representatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support to customer service representatives.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.

WNS Global Services

Customer Service Team Manager (BGB Business)
03.2014 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive professional growth within the team.
  • Organized regular team meetings for open discussions about challenges faced in the workplace, fostering a collaborative atmosphere focused on continuous improvement strategies.
  • Established cross-training opportunities for employees which led to better adaptability during fluctuations in workload demands.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by recognizing outstanding staff achievements regularly.
  • Led a team of customer service representatives for increased productivity and overall efficiency.
  • Reduced average call handling time with targeted coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, resulting in faster onboarding and higher retention rates.
  • Developed strong relationships with key business partners, resulting in improved coordination and collaboration for seamless customer service delivery.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve complex customer issues effectively and efficiently.
  • Enhanced communication skills within the team through training sessions and role-playing exercises.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes accordingly.
  • Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer's complaint, determining cause of problem and selecting best solution to solve problem.

Nedbank

Customer Liason Officer
06.2006 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Proactively identified potential issues affecting the customer experience and advocated for necessary changes internally.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, resulting in positive outcomes for both the company and the client.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty to the company.
  • Organized customer feedback data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between customers and management, promoting transparency within the business relationship.
  • Played an integral role in enhancing overall brand image through exceptional service delivery.
  • Delivered comprehensive product knowledge to customers, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Conducted regular follow-up calls to assess customer satisfaction levels and address any outstanding concerns.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in reduced response times for customer inquiries.
  • Provided exceptional service to customers, ensuring their needs were met and expectations exceeded.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions, providing valuable insights for future engagements.
  • Achieved high levels of customer retention by providing personalized solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Served as a key point of contact between customers and various internal departments, ensuring seamless collaboration on issue resolution.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Education

UWC
Cape Town

BBA from Business Management
04.2001

University Overview

  • Completed Coursework: Customer Service Management
  • Leadership in Business
  • Women in Leadership, Research Project

Skills

Complaint handling

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Certification

BBA

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Collaborated with team of 35 in the development of Women in Leadership
  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Beginner (A1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Software

CRM

SAP

Microsoft

Salesforce

Hubspot

Freshdesk

AWS

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k match

Interests

BBA

Timeline

Freelance Customer Service Consultant

Self Employed
10.2023 - Current

Customer Service Resolution Manager

Amazon
08.2020 - 06.2023

Customer Service Manager

Iinet (Merchants)
02.2019 - 07.2020

Customer Service Team Manager (BGB Business)

WNS Global Services
03.2014 - 11.2018

Customer Liason Officer

Nedbank
06.2006 - 04.2013

BBA

01-2003

UWC

BBA from Business Management
04.2001
Togieda Gabriels (nee Davis Cupido)Customer Service Manager