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JENIFER WANGARI WAKAHIU

Business Management
Nairobi
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Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Total Kenya, Nairobi

Customer Service Representative
2022.10 - Current (1 year & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards
  • Implemented and developed customer service training processes
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives
  • Created and maintained detailed database to develop promotional sales
  • Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management, and order calls
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly

Phoenix Kenya Limited, Nairobi

Customer Service Executive
2017.11 - 2018.08 (9 months)

Job overview

  • Developed working relationships with internal and external customers while assisting with account management duties
  • Described services details to customers to provide information on benefits and advantages.
  • Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Informed customers of upcoming promotions and deals to boost sales
  • Assessed customer service trends and evaluated complaints to determine areas in need of enhancement
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
  • Meeting Scheduling and procedural documentation


Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi

Internship
2017.05 - 2017.10 (5 months)

Job overview

  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
  • Record management
  • Receiving phone calls
  • Data entry
  • Office management
  • Filling and record keeping
  • Preparing of locum hours for staffs
  • Receiving correspondences from visitors and giving them direction

Education

Mount Kenya University , Nairobi

Diploma from Business Management
2016.05 - 2018.08 (2 years & 3 months)

University Overview

Completed Diploma in Business Management and awarded a Credit score.


Mount Kenya University , Nairobi

BBA from Bachelor of Business Management
2019.01 - 2023.12 (4 years & 11 months)

University Overview

Completed a degree in Bachelor of Business Management, prospective graduation date : December 2023.

Microsoft Certifications , Nairobi

MCAS - Microsoft Certified Application SpecialistUpper Intermediate (B2)Upper Intermediate (B2) from Computer Packages
2016.01 - 2016.05 (4 months)

Tetu Girls High School , Nyeri

High School Diploma
2012.01 - 2015.11 (3 years & 10 months)

Skills

    Administrative support

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Accomplishments

    Customer relations- Attained highest score overall in customers satisfaction test.

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Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Total Kenya
2022.10 - Current (1 year & 11 months)

Mount Kenya University

BBA from Bachelor of Business Management
2019.01 - 2023.12 (4 years & 11 months)

Customer Service Executive

Phoenix Kenya Limited
2017.11 - 2018.08 (9 months)

Internship

Kenyatta National Hospital
2017.05 - 2017.10 (5 months)

Mount Kenya University

Diploma from Business Management
2016.05 - 2018.08 (2 years & 3 months)

Microsoft Certifications

MCAS - Microsoft Certified Application SpecialistUpper Intermediate (B2)Upper Intermediate (B2) from Computer Packages
2016.01 - 2016.05 (4 months)

Tetu Girls High School

High School Diploma
2012.01 - 2015.11 (3 years & 10 months)
JENIFER WANGARI WAKAHIUBusiness Management