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Catherine Arrison

Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at EXL, excelling in customer relationship management and strategic thinking. Skilled in training and mentoring, adept at resolving complex customer issues, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, driving continuous improvement and achieving significant outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Subject Matter Expert

EXL
Cape Town
05.2024 - Current

Training

  • Train and support customer service representatives in handling difficult cases/complex queries, sharing skills and knowledge

Customer Interaction

  • Address high level customer complaints and issues that have been escalated from frontline support, ensuring satisfactory outcomes

Liaison Role

  • Liaise with various departments, including technical support, billing and product teams to gather information and co-ordinate efforts in resolving complex issues

Documentation

  • Document and track escalated issues from initiation to resolution, maintains clear and comprehensive records in the company's system

Feedback loop

  • Provide feedback to product development teams in customer issues and potential improvements based on trends observed in escalated cases

Customer Service Representative

EXL
Cape Town
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Handle majority inbound insurance queries
  • Process new business, renewals and amendments
  • Cancellation of policies and change details

Waitress

Zsa Zsa Restaurant
Cape Town
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.

Education

Senior Certificate -

Voorbrug Secondary School
Cape Town, Delft
12.2021

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Customer focus
  • Creative solutions
  • Strategic thinking
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Written communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer relationship management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Subject Matter Expert

EXL
05.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

EXL
11.2023 - 05.2024

Waitress

Zsa Zsa Restaurant
12.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Certificate -

Voorbrug Secondary School
Catherine Arrison