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Vanessa Ivens

Friendsville

Summary

Dynamic Support Specialist with a proven track record at Food Donation Connection, excelling in customer relationship management and issue resolution. Enhanced client satisfaction through personalized support and optimized workflows, while fostering team cohesion. Expert in incident management, leveraging strong communication skills to build lasting relationships and ensure timely resolutions.


Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Specialist

Food Donation Connection
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of support interactions.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Optimized internal workflows to expedite incident escalations, leading to faster problem-solving efforts.
  • Managed high-priority tickets with professionalism, ensuring timely resolutions while maintaining excellent rapport with clients.
  • Resolved complex customer issues, ensuring high satisfaction rates with personalized support solutions.
  • Improved team morale and cohesion by initiating regular team-building activities..
  • Worked with restaurant owners to ensure success of their units program to maximize tax benefits for their locations.


Volunteer

Knox County Sheriff's Department
01.2019 - 04.2021

Worked with the Knox County Sheriffs Department as a member of their Senior Citizens Awareness Network.

Customer Service Representative

Security Shredder/Cintas Document Management
12.2000 - 05.2005


  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.


Military Service

USMCR/TN Air National Guard
02.1996 - 06.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs

Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
07-2002

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Support services
  • Customer relationship management
  • Incident management
  • Escalation handling
  • Customer engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Client communication
  • Issue resolution
  • Highly professional
  • Customer service expert
  • Tracking and documentation

Timeline

Support Specialist

Food Donation Connection
03.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Knox County Sheriff's Department
01.2019 - 04.2021

Customer Service Representative

Security Shredder/Cintas Document Management
12.2000 - 05.2005

Military Service

USMCR/TN Air National Guard
02.1996 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs

Carson Newman College
Vanessa Ivens