Gay Chavez
@gaychavez
Virtual assistant and IT support professional delivering customer-focused tech and lead generation.
What I'm looking for
I’m a customer-focused virtual assistant with a strong background in technical support, appointment scheduling, and administrative assistance. I handle customer inquiries, resolve technical issues, and de-escalate complaints while keeping service quality high in fast-paced environments.
In my recent role, I create daily social media content and captions using AI tools like ChatGPT, publish promotions across Facebook, Yelp, Google Business, Instagram, and TikTok, and drive lead flow through Facebook Marketplace outreach. I schedule appointments using Autopilot CRM, update client websites in Duda with reviews and testimonials, and manage records in Google Suite—while improving engagement by editing reels in CapCut and designing assets with Canva and Adobe Photoshop.
Earlier, I supported customers as an IT Support Specialist by troubleshooting a cloud-based platform, documenting cases in Zendesk, and escalating complex issues with teams via Skype. I also bring deep service desk and customer escalation experience—from incident management and Windows troubleshooting (Avaya, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow/JIRA/Zendesk) to escalations and floor support for U.S. credit card accounts—backed by ITIL Foundation certification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Social Media & Lead Gen VA
US Direct Client
Sep 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 6 months)
Created daily social media content and marketing posts using AI tools to promote local junk removal and dumpster rental services across multiple platforms. Managed lead outreach via direct messages and real estate referrals, scheduled appointments in Autopilot CRM, and updated client sites in Duda with reviews and testimonials.
IT Support Agent
BruntWork (Nomad eSIM)
May 2024 - Jun 2024 (1 month)
Provided customer support via email and chat by troubleshooting issues on a cloud-based platform and delivering accurate resolutions. Documented cases in Zendesk and escalated complex problems with L2/L3 and product teams via Skype.
Lead Generation Specialist
Dream Firms
Dec 2021 - May 2022 (5 months)
Identified and qualified business leads using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, then conducted personalized outreach to generate interest and schedule appointments. Managed Facebook group engagement and tracked leads and campaign progress in Trello.
Appointment Setter VA
1000CallsADay
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)
Performed outbound cold calls to homeowners and landlords using Five9 to identify potential sellers and gather property and motivation details. Qualified leads against script criteria and maintained lead records in Google Sheets.
Service Desk Analyst
DXC Technology Inc
Oct 2013 - Jul 2020 (6 years 9 months)
Served as a single point of contact for incidents across telephony, email, chat, and the IT service portal, managing troubleshooting through resolution. Logged and triaged issues in ticketing systems including ServiceNow, JIRA, and Zendesk, while supporting Microsoft 365, Windows troubleshooting, and related configurations.
Escalations Manager
Sykes Asia Inc
Oct 2010 - Sep 2013 (2 years 11 months)
Handled escalated customer calls for U.S. credit card accounts, resolving concerns while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Provided floor support and coached agents through listen-in sessions and quality reviews to improve call-handling performance.
Customer Service Agent
Sykes Asia Inc
Dec 2009 - Sep 2010 (9 months)
Answered inbound customer calls and resolved U.S. credit card account inquiries and service-related issues in a timely manner. Provided product and promotion recommendations based on customer needs and shared feedback to improve service processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relations, Advertising and Public Relations
2003 - 2006
Earned a Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relations from Polytechnic University of the Philippines from 2003 to 2006.
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