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Education
Skills
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Bhayandar

Summary

Expert executive bringing 9+ years of expertise in Customer Care. Effectively manages assignments and team members. Dedicated to self-development to provide expectation-exceeding service.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sterling Information Resources India Private Ltd
Thane

Client Success Associate
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide timely and accurate answers to inquiries and resolve client concerns by making and following through with realistic commitments
  • Manage service escalation by identifying issues, containing impact on clients and addressing issues until brought to resolution
  • Function as first point of contact for clients to provide dedicated support and initial troubleshooting
  • Act as customer voice within organization by staying aware of customer needs and providing valuable feedback internally
  • Identify opportunities for improvement through documentation, training or procedural changes to coordinate solution execution.

Sterling Information Resources India Private Ltd
Thane

US Verification Specialist
05.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Completed work for some of the high-profile clients
  • Contacted companies and educational institutions to verify candidate provided information
  • Contacted clients and candidates for missing information
  • Wrote detailed reports – with high accuracy flagging any discrepancies
  • Quality checked files to ensure the client’s specific standards were met
  • Dealt with client questions and concerns in a timely manner
  • Assist team leader by performing quality checks for verifiers in nesting phase.

Teleperformance
Malad

Customer Support Associate
05.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

· Attending to queries related to Credit Reports for Canadian TransUnion Credit Bureau and resolving them.

· Addressed customer service enquires quickly and accurately.

· Worked with energy and determination to maintain efficient customer service during peak business hours.

· Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, providing positive solutions to uphold company reputation.

· Established warm and friendly rapport whilst interacting with customers by phone.

· Input customer information, call notes and personal data onto internal database.

· Built rapport with customers through courteous and professional communications.

Convergys
Thane

Customer Support Associate
04.2015 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Attending to queries related to Mobile Network for Optus Australia and resolving them
  • Handled 80+ calls maximum being 128.
  • Assisted customers with product-related questions, feedback and complaints
  • Served as point of escalation for complex customer issues, capturing timely resolution to drive client retention
  • Guaranteed first-class customer service, enthusiastically anticipating and catering to customer needs and requirements
  • Addressed customer service enquires quickly and accurately
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by resolving service issues promptly
  • Trained and mentored customer service team in service standards.

Resort Terra Paraiso

Sales and Reservations Executive
01.2013 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Preparing company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions
  • Attending Sales events as required
  • Projected hotel revenue to aid accurate financial forecasting
  • Accommodated guests with diverse needs based on current room and personnel availability
  • Monitored hotel market pricing and activity to remain competitive
  • Managing Online Rates and Inventory as per Market demand to increase Revenue
  • Upsold clients on travel itinerary add-ons, building inclusive packages to offer competitive rates
  • Booked and managed hotel reservations, employing company policies to handle cancellations and complaints
  • Addressed overbooking on specifc room types, working with customers to adjust accommodations
  • Reviewed activity report and updated accuracy of codes, rates and guest information daily
  • Applied company selling strategy across all reservations systems, managing availability of room types and locations
  • Monitored local events and local market news to forecast impact on demand calendars
  • Assisted guests with local weather, attraction and dining information to enhance experiences.

Resort Terra Paraiso
Calangute, Goa

Reservation Executive
01.2010 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Attending to calls for Reservations
  • Following Up payments from BTC and Guest
  • Negotiating room rates/packages with clients
  • Answer Guest queries in a prompt and professional manner
  • Led front desk service handling reservations, check-ins and check-outs
  • Liaised with external tourism providers to develop bespoke customer experiences
  • Received incoming reservations enquiries and updated existing bookings in line with established policies and procedures
  • Organized and communicated needs of VIP guests, paying extreme attention to detail
  • Negotiated rates and upsold rooms to increase occupancy and maximise revenue
  • Worked with hotel staff to accommodate guest requests for specific room locations and amenities
  • Processed payments and sent confirmation details to customers via email.

Resort Terra Paraiso
Calangute

Front Desk Executive
06.2009 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner
  • Offered outstanding hospitality throughout client visits, aiding positive customer experiences and loyalty
  • Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
  • Maintained clean and orderly reception area to impress and welcome visitors
  • Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval
  • Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system
  • Processed credit card orders and reconciled receipts against credit card statements to support day-end closing.

Education

University of Mumbai
Kurla, Mumbai

Bachelor of Commence
08.2017 - 10.2020

National Institute of Open Schooling
New Delhi

Senior Secondary from Commerce
06.2007 - 06.2009

Holy Cross High School
Siolim, Goa

Secondary School Certificate
06.2005 - 10.2006

Skills

    Account Management

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Timeline

Client Success Associate

Sterling Information Resources India Private Ltd
07.2022 - Current

US Verification Specialist

Sterling Information Resources India Private Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2022

Customer Support Associate

Teleperformance
05.2018 - 03.2019

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commence
08.2017 - 10.2020

Customer Support Associate

Convergys
04.2015 - 10.2016

Sales and Reservations Executive

Resort Terra Paraiso
01.2013 - 10.2014

Reservation Executive

Resort Terra Paraiso
01.2010 - 12.2012

Front Desk Executive

Resort Terra Paraiso
06.2009 - 12.2009

National Institute of Open Schooling

Senior Secondary from Commerce
06.2007 - 06.2009

Holy Cross High School

Secondary School Certificate
06.2005 - 10.2006
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