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Barbara Korus

Barbara Korus

Krakow

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer First Advisor/Billing Specialist

Shell Energy Krakow
06.2020 - Current
  • Customer First Advisor- answering queries related to electricity and gas supply via phone and chats, email handling, ticket resolution, working under tight deadlines
  • Complaint handling
  • Billing Resolution Specialist- manual calculations, Excel calculations, resolving technical issues connected to accounts, bill authorization, data analysis
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Trained new and existing employees on customer service best practices to improve overall customer handling skills.

Customer Care Specialist/Shift Leader

Cathay Pacific Krakow
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Customer Contact Specialist - creating new bookings, amending existing ones, answering queries related to aviation
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • People Coordinator - HR duties such as recruitment and onboarding process, handling queries related to employee benefits (staff travel, Multisport)
  • Shift Leader - break management - Verint, handling escalation calls, QA assessment, coaching sessions.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.

Subject Matter Expert

Webhelp Lisbon
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Provided Subject Matter knowledge to agents handling easyJet projects in Lisbon
  • Handled escalations and assisted with cases via Sprinklr - Social Media Customer Case system
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Customer Care Specialist

Serco Krakow
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Customer Contact Specialist - customer care for passengers with Special Assistance, B2B and Group Bookings calls
  • Social Media Expert - customer care via Facebook and Twitter
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email and web-based platforms.

English and Spanish Teacher

Mak Callan School of English Krakow
01.2007 - 06.2013


  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods.

Education

BA - Spanish Philology

University Of Pedagogics Krakow
06.2010

MA - English Philology

University Of Pedagogics Krakow
01.2008

BA - Pedagogics

Teacher Training College Raciborz
06.2004

Skills

  • Soft skills
  • Data analysis
  • Training and mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Fluent in English and Polish
  • Intermediate in Spanish

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Hobbies and Interests

  • Animal Care
  • Traveling
  • Cooking

Other

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Timeline

Customer First Advisor/Billing Specialist

Shell Energy Krakow
06.2020 - Current

Customer Care Specialist/Shift Leader

Cathay Pacific Krakow
07.2016 - 05.2020

Subject Matter Expert

Webhelp Lisbon
04.2016 - 06.2016

Customer Care Specialist

Serco Krakow
09.2013 - 03.2016

English and Spanish Teacher

Mak Callan School of English Krakow
01.2007 - 06.2013

BA - Spanish Philology

University Of Pedagogics Krakow

MA - English Philology

University Of Pedagogics Krakow

BA - Pedagogics

Teacher Training College Raciborz
Barbara Korus