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Certification
Languages
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Cristian Barahona

Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear

Summary

I am a positive person with a desire to learn, who always seeks new challenges in which to improve my personal and interpersonal skills. I am an ambitious person who always shows initiative when facing new challenges.

Polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Experienced in resolving customer complaints within company guidelines and using own initiative. Implements customer follow-up to uphold service standards and guarantee customer satisfaction.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer Service Advisor

Arvato
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
2021.12 - Current

Client: ESFA

  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Recorded customer communications to maintain proper documentation.
  • Liaised with team to develop strategies in improving customer service.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by going extra mile to build rapport.
  • Registered and updated accurate customer information on database.

Waiter

Zizzi
Newcastle
2018.12 - 2021.12
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.

Technical Support Advisor

Concentrix
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
2021.05 - 2021.11

Client: QuickBooks

  • Gave first-line support to customers.
  • Provided technical support throughout development phases of new products.
  • Provided remote support for product functionality, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Responded to incidents on-site, providing precise time estimations and managing customer expectations.
  • Communicated technical concepts to customers clearly by phone, email and online chat.
  • Assisted sales team with technical presentations and aftersales support.

Customer Service Advisor

Sitel
Newcastle
2021.01 - 2021.05

Client: NHS

Waiter

Raval Luxury Indian Restaurant
Newcastle upon Tyne
2018.07 - 2018.12

Bartender/Waiter

Zaza Bazaar Restaurant & Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne
2016.04 - 2018.06

Waiter/Bar Staff

Casa Antonio Restaurant
Newcastle upon Tyne
2015.05 - 2016.04

Waiter

Rossopomodoro Restaurant & Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne
2015.12 - 2016.01

Cleaning Supervisor

Stornoway House
London
2014.05 - 2015.05

Education

Undergraduate - Business with Accounting

Northumbria University
2017.09 - 2021.06

BETEC Level 3 - Business and Administration

Gateshead College
2015.09 - 2017.06

High Education - Finance and Administration

La Salle Berrozpe
2012.09 - 2013.06

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Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Data analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Fast learner
  • Bilingual
  • Customer Support
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Public speaking
  • Database Management
  • Goals and performance
  • Quality assurance understanding

Certification

ICT (1 year) Team Work (2 years) Organisation (2 years) Time Management (2 years) Communication Skills (3 years) Understanding and following process (3 years)

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Basque
Advanced

Timeline

Customer Service Advisor

Arvato
2021.12 - Current

Technical Support Advisor

Concentrix
2021.05 - 2021.11

Customer Service Advisor

Sitel
2021.01 - 2021.05

Waiter

Zizzi
2018.12 - 2021.12

Waiter

Raval Luxury Indian Restaurant
2018.07 - 2018.12

Undergraduate - Business with Accounting

Northumbria University
2017.09 - 2021.06

Bartender/Waiter

Zaza Bazaar Restaurant & Bar
2016.04 - 2018.06

Waiter

Rossopomodoro Restaurant & Bar
2015.12 - 2016.01

BETEC Level 3 - Business and Administration

Gateshead College
2015.09 - 2017.06

Waiter/Bar Staff

Casa Antonio Restaurant
2015.05 - 2016.04

Cleaning Supervisor

Stornoway House
2014.05 - 2015.05

High Education - Finance and Administration

La Salle Berrozpe
2012.09 - 2013.06
Cristian Barahona