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AGGREH CHRISTOPHER

MIDDLESBROUGH,ENGLAND

Summary

Accomplished Customer Service Representative of over 10 years, consistently maintaining customer satisfaction and contributing to company success. Motivated professional capable of building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and winning customer loyalty.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer service representative

ZARISFASHION & STYLE ACADEMY
LAGOS/NIGERIA, IKEJA
10.2011 - 09.2024

Resolved customer issues effectively, using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.

  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Maintained excellent client satisfaction by providing in-depth support.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
  • Obtained feedback from customers to improve service experience.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Listened actively to offer accurate information and best solution to their needs.
  • Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints following guidelines and referred complex inquiries to team leaders.
  • Handled phone, email and social media enquiries with consistent customer service across multiple channels.
  • Assisted customers with product complaints, logging issues for investigation and providing replacement items.
  • Recorded information about inquiries and complaints within internal database.
  • Advised customers on availability, pricing and location of products.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Participated in regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge on company products and policies.
  • Processed inbound customer calls, providing information on service or product upgrades
  • Handled in-person, email and mailed correspondence.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Employed active listening and product expertise to successfully resolve inbound queries.
  • Consistently achieved service rating targets, managing customer enquiries with personalised care and attention.
  • Implemented customer follow up to uphold service standards.
  • Applied conflict management to stressed and concerned customers.
  • Followed scripts when answering common customer questions.
  • Offered current, accurate advice on optional solutions for concerns.
  • Maintained excellent working relations with numerous external clients, providing timely quotes and shipping information.
  • Processed and issued refunds, exchanges and credit notes, providing tailored solutions to customer issues.
  • Prepared necessary forms to complete transactions.
  • Completed transactions to replace or exchange defective items.
  • Boosted monthly sales revenue by skilfully promoting diverse product and service options.
  • Upsold new products and accessories to customers, capturing significant increases in add-on sales.
  • Built customer rapport by providing friendly, genuine service, increasing customer retention by 90%.
  • Assisted customers with additional retail services, including alterations, special orders and item loans.
  • Set appointments with field teams to carry out service changes or deliver new products.
  • Shared informational brochures and details about policies to help guests make decisions.
  • Answered telephone calls per day with professionalism.
  • Processed high-value payments with meticulous accuracy.
  • Managed daily calls, taking orders and escalated cancellations.
  • Coordinated advanced help for complex payment issues.

EVENTS COORDINATOR

SUBLIME EVENTS
IKEJA /LAGOS, NIGERIA
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Facilitated smooth running of events averaging 1000 guests
  • Provided on-site support for presenters, performers and other key stakeholders during events.
  • Coordinated event staff workflow and delegated tasks to maintain seamless flow of events.
  • Facilitated communication between vendors, clients and internal teams to guarantee event success.
  • Managed event budgets, tracking expenses and identifying areas for cost optimisation.
  • Assessed individual customer needs and recommended event packages to suit.
  • Oversaw on-site event operations, managing staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Liaised with venues, caterers, and entertainment providers to schedule events in alignment with availability.
  • Obtained client feedback to determine improvements for future events.
  • Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests.
  • Welcomed guests into venues, showing them to tables and providing menus.
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
  • Reviewed budget and cost estimates to monitor expenditures and increase revenue.
  • Worked with day-of event staff to minimise delays and disruptions using critical thinking skills to solve unexpected issues.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts for cost-effective services.
  • Drafted guest lists and oversaw correspondence to solidify number of expected attendees.
  • Created bespoke packages for clients based on event requirements.
  • Gathered post-event client feedback and evaluated results to inform future planning.
  • Supervised external contractors to achieve successful events.
  • Solicited client feedback to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Reworked complex schedules and calendar plans to meet unexpected changes or demands.
  • Drafted client quotes detailing service fees and pricing structures for event requirements.
  • Researched local venues to determine capacity requirements, pricing and availability.
  • Brought client visions to fruition, working with diverse industry vendors to bring top-quality service.
  • Followed up with previous clients to verify satisfaction and seek out new event planning opportunities.
  • Managed support staff and vendor coordination to facilitate logistics during event.
  • Executed pre-event site inspections, identifying potential challenges and implementing preemptive solutions.
  • Obtained best prices for external services through research, building relationships and negotiation.
  • Advised customers on various catering and drinks package options.
  • Hired temporary event staff based on budgets, event size and specialised skills required.
  • Provided audio-visual equipment to suit exact conference and seminar requirements.
  • Promoted seasonal offers to maximise event space bookings.
  • Determined client budget, vision and requirements through consultations.
  • Coordinated accessory and table-dressing hire for weddings and parties.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and vendors to achieve mutually favourable agreements.
  • Registered and briefed attendees on event schedules.
  • Consulted with clients to gather information and discuss event vision.
  • Organised invite list and managed registrations for 1000+ guests.
  • Organised invite list and managed registrations for 500+ guests.
  • Negotiated costs with suppliers to meet client event budgets.
  • Arranged and coordinated catering and signage with external providers.

Education

agricultural engineering - engineering

ladoke akintola university of technology
ogbomosho oyo state
09/2002 - 09/2008

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Customer relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Data Entry
  • Quality Control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inventory control
  • Complaint resolution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dispute management
  • Customer retention tactics
  • Basic computer knowledge

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Music,Reading,travelling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer service representative

ZARISFASHION & STYLE ACADEMY
10.2011 - 09.2024

EVENTS COORDINATOR

SUBLIME EVENTS
01.2010 - 12.2011

agricultural engineering - engineering

ladoke akintola university of technology
09/2002 - 09/2008
AGGREH CHRISTOPHER