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Education
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Languages
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Tahmid Zaman

London

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished Customer Service Representative with 6+ years of customer service experience within dynamic, fast-paced telephony and customer-facing environments. Excellent interpersonal skills aiding positive professional relationships for recurring business and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

Overview

7

Years of experience within customer service

12

Years of experience using Adobe Master Suite

Work History

Intrum
Reigate, Surrey

Customer Service Representative
04.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and improved on-hold wait times.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
  • Handled phone, email and social media enquiries with consistent customer service across multiple channels.
  • Maintained compliant documentation on in-house software for reliable company records.
  • Participated in regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge on company products and policies, as well as regulations within the finance industry.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures, namely GDPR, for continued company compliance.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from the first point of contact, to picking up transferred calls from other departments.
  • Managed 37 to 82+ daily calls in a fast-paced call centre environment.
  • Consistently achieved service rating targets, managing customer enquiries with personalised care and attention.

Tesco
London

Team Leader/Supervisor
11.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Maintained strict adherence to corporate guidelines and metrics, promoting safe, compliant working environments.
  • Set and managed operational schedules with proper coverage to meet customer service demands.
  • Managed daily planning of workplace operations, clearly communicating targets to staff for smooth, efficient task delivery.
  • Reviewed and assessed operations performance, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Coordinated strategic project workflows to enable smooth, timely task delivery and completion.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained employees on procedures and requirements, maintaining competent, high-performing teams.
  • Reviewed accuracy and compliance of internal documentation, maintaining reliable and precise business records.
  • Offered instruction, coaching and motivation for enhanced team morale.
  • Planned, organised and monitored resources for efficient use of labour, equipment and materials.
  • Kept accurate, detailed records of personnel progress, recommending training to aid continued development.
  • Managed store opening and closing, taking key holder responsibilities seriously to uphold robust security.
  • Increased team productivity through effective staff planning, coordination and task delegation.
  • Held daily meetings to ensure consistent communication and team motivation towards productivity goals.
  • Organised and led monthly department meetings, enabling reflective analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improved operational efficiency, maximising profit potential.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Trained and led talented teams to surpass objectives, consistently exceeding KPI targets.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Introduced team incentives and competitions to enhance department productivity and morale.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Developed diligent staff training and mentorship programmes, incentivising accomplished new starters to contribute to positive team results.

Imli-Lounge
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Restaurant Waiter
08.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Supported restaurant set-up, cleaning and preparations, readying appropriately for first customer arrivals.
  • Checked menus to verify current selection availability, updating accordingly to avoid customer disappointment.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Provided attentive, professional front-of-house service by checking reservations and showing guests to correct tables.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Used appropriate sanitising and cleaning products to maintain hygienic kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
  • Greeted guests pleasantly and professionally, promoting positive customer experiences from arrival to departure.
  • Advised guests on menu selections, ordering processes and facilities locations, optimising customer comfort.
  • Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments, processing accurately to avoid till discrepancies.
  • Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Managed timing standards in food deliveries to minimise delays.
  • Verified ID of customers to determine eligibility for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Opened, poured and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.

Education

Kensington and Chelsea College
London

Diploma of Higher Education from Creative Media
09.2013 - 07.2024

City of Westminster College
London

Diploma of Higher Education from Engineering
09.2011 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from Mathematics
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from Double Award Science
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from English
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from Art
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from Religious Studies
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

Certificate of Higher Education from Information Technology
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School
London

GCSEs from Geography
09.2008 - 07.2013

Skills

  • Excellent telephone manners
  • Complaint handling
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Creative problem solving
  • Customer loyalty building
  • Adaptive team player
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • 97 wpm typist
  • IT proficient
  • Expertise on multiple IT systems

Languages

English
Native
Bengali
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
Russian
Beginner

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Intrum
04.2022 - 09.2022

Team Leader/Supervisor

Tesco
11.2016 - 09.2018

Restaurant Waiter

Imli-Lounge
08.2014 - 12.2015

Kensington and Chelsea College

Diploma of Higher Education from Creative Media
09.2013 - 07.2024

City of Westminster College

Diploma of Higher Education from Engineering
09.2011 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from Mathematics
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from Double Award Science
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from English
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from Art
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from Religious Studies
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

Certificate of Higher Education from Information Technology
09.2008 - 07.2013

Westminster City School

GCSEs from Geography
09.2008 - 07.2013
Tahmid Zaman