Resourceful Technical Project and Support Personnel skilled in streamlining operations and maintaining schedules to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and business revenue. Expertise in coordinating diverse teams and resources to complete objectives. Critical thinker who addresses customer support issues quickly and who consistently exceeds performance standards. Organized and detail-oriented with proactive and hard-working nature. Level-headed and calm in stressful situation with well-developed people skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Support Representative
Travelport Inc Tanzania Office
Arusha/Dar es Salaam
12.2010 - 06.2016
Trained new staff members on technical support procedures and protocols.
Created detailed documentation of customer interactions and resolution steps taken.
Assisted with the development of best practices for resolving customer inquiries quickly and efficiently.
Performed remote diagnostics to identify issues without requiring physical access to the device or equipment.
Conducted software testing to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve escalated customer complaints.
Implemented preventative measures to minimize future technical incidents.
Provided support for enterprise-level applications used across multiple locations.
Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, test equipment., necessary for successful repairs.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
Conducted workflow analysis, space design or cost comparison analysis.
Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
Performed variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.
Evaluated user feedback to identify trends in recurring issues.
Build and maintain successful relationships with service providers, dealers, and consumers
Train new employees and explain protocols clearly and efficiently
Assist management with scheduling, service protocol improvements, and quality assurance
Achieve consistent #1 or #2 rankings in monthly metrics, including call duration, number of calls per day, and customer satisfaction ratings
Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions
Processed inbound and outbound technical support calls at a 20% faster rate than team average
Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to resolve complaints, answer inquiries, and outline solutions
Referred difficult issues to upper management while maintaining positive rapport with customer.
Developed knowledge base articles for common technical support issues.
Diagnosed hardware and software faults and implemented appropriate solutions.
Resolved complex system-related problems by utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques.
Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and processes.
Investigated customer service issues and provided timely resolutions.
Monitored incoming requests and prioritized tasks based on urgency.
Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers via phone, email, and chat.
Systems / Network Administrator / Trainer
Abercrombie & Kent Tanzania Office
Arusha
11.2008 - 08.2010
Maintain the Group long and short-term action plan
Updating the Database with all the Clients and Suppliers Information
Liaising with Upper management on maintaining contracts with clients and suppliers
Maintaining and Tracking Database modifications (liaising with Group Office - abroad and other company offices Worldwide)
Conduct training to new and existing Staffs and for new functionalities in the systems
Support Operations, Marketing and Finance departments on the day to day duties as on their action plans.
Collaborated with internal business partners to create industry-specific course content.
Supervised classroom during training delivery to determine if staff followed classroom guidelines and fulfilled necessary requirements of course objectives.
Conducted training classes for employees on features and operation of products, client tools and processes.
Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Configured and maintained routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks and other network devices.
Performed data backup operations on a regular basis to ensure the security of critical information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Atlantic International University
01.2014
Skills
Proficient troubleshooter
Exceptional phone etiquette
Patient and diligent
Quality focused
Organized
Proactive
Mediation capability
Strong client relations
Vast technical knowledge
Diverse PC knowledge
Accomplished with mobile devices
LAN expertise
Extensive knowledge of Windows Servers and Windows OS
Experience with Virtualization, Windows administration, MS-SQL
Training Program Management
Certification
August 2013, Basic Air Sales Certificate, Travelport Inc
June 2013, Web Development and Database Designs, New Horizons Learning Centre
January 2013, Customer Service Professional Certificate, Noesis Strategic Institute
July 2012, Helpdesk Support Training, Lusaka, Zambia
July 2011, Customer Support Training, Nairobi Kenya.