Amarachi Ikechukwu
@amarachiikechukwu
Customer service leader driving team performance, process improvement, and outstanding customer experiences.
What I'm looking for
I am a customer service and support specialist with a track record of leading high-performing teams and improving service operations across banking and distribution sectors.
I led and supported onsite/remote teams of 50 agents, revamped reporting and scheduling processes, and authored standardized operating procedures that boosted team efficiency, reduced handle times, and maintained 95%+ SLA compliance.
My hands-on experience spans live chat, email, inbound call support, and Tier 1–2 application support, with measurable outcomes such as a 92%+ CSAT, reductions in repeat tickets, and decreased system downtime through issue escalation.
I pursue continuous professional development in customer success and CX strategies and bring a customer-first mindset, strong CRM expertise, and a focus on coaching, process improvement, and measurable service excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Specialist
Self-Employed
Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)
Provide freelance phone, email, and chat support for clients while implementing process improvements and completing CX/customer success certifications to enhance service delivery.
Customer Service Team Lead
Access Bank PLC
Dec 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 5 months)
Led a 50-agent onsite/remote customer service team, improving quality scores by 8% and reducing average handle time by 12% through reporting, scheduling, and SOP improvements while maintaining 95%+ SLA compliance.
Live Chat/Email Support Rep
Access Bank PLC
Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)
Handled 90+ daily chat and email inquiries, decreased first-response time by 15% and resolution time by 10%, and sustained a CSAT of 92%+ while reducing repeat tickets by 7%.
Inbound Customer Service Rep
Access Bank PLC
Dec 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years)
Managed 70+ inbound calls daily for account and transaction inquiries with 98% compliance accuracy, improving customer loyalty and driving a 10% increase in repeat business.
Application Support Specialist
Access Bank PLC
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Provided Tier 1–2 support for a mobile banking app, identified 200+ recurring issues leading to a 15% downtime reduction, and developed user guides that cut ticket volume by 8%.
Customer Relations Executive
MGB Integrated Ventures
Dec 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Managed front-desk and client relations for a Nigerian Breweries distributor, improving client satisfaction and retention by 15% through timely assistance and coordinated operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Imo State University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts degree completed at Imo State University with studies from October 2006 to September 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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