Dave Makobu
@davemakobu
Dynamic customer support specialist with over 5 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I'm a dynamic and customer-focused professional with over 5 years of experience in customer service, finance, and accounting. My journey has equipped me with a proven track record of improving customer satisfaction and resolving complex issues. I have effectively utilized tools like QuickBooks, MS Office, Shopify, Zendesk, Intercom, Gorgias, and Stripe to deliver outstanding support across various platforms.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. In my recent roles, I achieved a 98% issue resolution rate while delivering billing support and maintained a 95% customer satisfaction score by resolving over 100 customer queries daily. I am committed to enhancing user experiences and improving team efficiency through documentation and proactive solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Specialist
Simple
Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)
Delivered billing support and clarified invoice queries for over 200 customers, achieving a 98% issue resolution rate. Processed refunds and adjustments accurately, reducing discrepancies by 30%. Collaborated with internal teams to develop proactive solutions.
Customer Support Specialist
Influx
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Provided 24/7 support to a global customer base, resolving 90% of issues within SLA targets. Enhanced user experience in e-commerce by assisting with order tracking and returns, and documented knowledge base articles to improve team efficiency by 15%.
Customer Support Specialist
Teleperformance
Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Resolved over 100 customer queries daily through various channels, maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction score. Improved first-contact resolution rate by 20% and collaborated with teams to reduce average resolution time by 25%.
Junior Accountant
Calltronix Kenya Limited
Jul 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Prepared and maintained accurate financial reports, assisted in budget creation, and managed accounts payable/receivable. Conducted reconciliations to ensure alignment of financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KCA University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2018 - 2020
Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance, providing a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma, Business Management
2014 - 2016
Diploma in Business Management, covering essential management principles and practices to enhance business operations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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