Donatus Akpushu
@donatusakpushu
Customer-focused remote support specialist delivering empathetic, efficient resolutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated remote customer support specialist with over two years of hands-on experience supporting customers for a major telecommunications provider. I combine strong product knowledge with structured problem-solving to resolve billing, data, voice and technical issues quickly and accurately.
My background in Guidance and Counseling strengthens my empathetic listening, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, enabling me to turn frustrated customers into satisfied ones while meeting service level agreements. I routinely handled 50+ complex customer issues daily and maintained meticulous CRM records.
I am proficient with remote work tools, familiar with CRM/ticketing systems such as Zendesk and Freshdesk, and comfortable using G Suite and Microsoft Office. I learn new platforms rapidly and bring disciplined time management and organizational practices to remote support roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Specialist
MTN
Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Managed high-volume customer inquiries for MTN, resolving 50+ complex issues daily across data, voice, and billing while consistently meeting SLAs and improving customer satisfaction through empathetic communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cross River State
Bachelor of Science, Guidance and Counseling
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Guidance and Counseling with coursework in human behavior, counseling techniques, interpersonal communication, and psychological assessment.
Serem Institute
Certificate, Computer Operations
2018 - 2018
Completed intensive computer training covering general computer operations and software basics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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