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Khethelo Khanyile

Call Center Agent
Newlands West

Summary

I’m an experienced call center professional with three years of expertise in sales and technical support. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can leverage my strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and customer-centric approach to drive satisfaction and business growth. In my previous roles, I’ve successfully: Boosted sales conversions by actively listening to customer needs and recommending tailored solutions. Upsold products/services by identifying opportunities, contributing to a 15% increase in revenue at my last company. Trained new hires on best practices, helping improve team performance. I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my persuasive communication, technical knowledge, and resilience to your team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

agent

CCI SouthAfrica
06.2022 - Current

Customer Service and Retentions department

Campaign- TalkTalk UK

Customer Service:

  • Handled inbound/outbound calls for inquiries, complaints, and troubleshooting
  • Provided first-contact resolution (FCR) to reduce escalations.
  • Documented interactions in CRM solution
  • Met KPIs like Average Handle Time (AHT), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), and Quality Assurance (QA) scores.


Retentions/Save Desk:

  • Managed cancellations and negotiated solutions
  • Used wn-back strategies.
  • Analyzed customer data to predict churn risks and proactively retain accounts.


1. Technical Support Department Experience

Troubleshooting: Resolved hardware/software issues such as internet connectivity, device setup, app errors via phone/chat.

  • Diagnostic Tools: Used remote access software (Pathfinder), ticketing systems (Mydesk), and knowledge bases.
  • Escalation Management: Handled Tier1 and Tier2 issues; escalated complex cases to engineering teams.
  • Technical Documentation: Updated FAQs and guides based on recurring issues.


Key Skills:

  • Technical Proficiency: Understanding of OS (Windows/macOS), networks (IP/DNS), and SaaS platforms.
  • Problem-Solving: Applied methodical approaches
  • Translation: Simplified jargon for non-tech users Metrics.


Billing Department Experience

Frontier (U.S. Campaign)

  • Processed payments, adjusted bills, and resolved disputes for internet/TV/phone services.
  • Explained promo pricing, taxes, and fees to set expectations for customers
  • Fixed billing errors (double charges, wrong discounts) using provided tools and guided workflows
  • Partnered with retentions to offer discounts/credits to prevent cancellations.

Frontier-Specific Scenarios:

Bundle Changes: Recalculated rates for TV/internet downgrades.

  • Tax Disputes: Explained telecom fees and surcharges to customers

Skills & Tools:

  • Software: CSG, Salesforce, PCI compliance.
  • Metrics: Reduced billing disputes by 20%, improved payment compliance.

Education

National Diploma (Matric) -

Mevamhlophe High school
01.2015 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Active listening skills
  • Consistent patience
  • Effective communication

References

Beverly, Zulu, beverlyzulu@ccisouthafrica.com, 0682840564, CCI SouthAfrica

Timeline

agent

CCI SouthAfrica
06.2022 - Current

National Diploma (Matric) -

Mevamhlophe High school
01.2015 - 12.2019
Khethelo KhanyileCall Center Agent