Gerald Ndung’u
@geraldndungu
Proactive customer service professional with leadership experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a proactive and adaptable professional with over five years of experience in customer service, team leadership, and public relations. My career has been defined by my ability to leverage strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities to enhance customer experiences. I have a proven track record of efficiently handling customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring that I provide clear solutions even in high-pressure situations.
Throughout my career, I have taken on various roles that have honed my leadership and team management skills. As a Team Lead at CCI Kenya, I managed a team of customer service representatives, focusing on performance and service quality. My experience as a small business owner has further developed my operational management skills, allowing me to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional customer service. I am eager to contribute my expertise to a customer-centric role that offers opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
Jul 2023 - May 2024 (10 months)
Established and managed a successful barbershop with two full-time employees. Oversaw daily operations, customer service, and staff management, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Associate
Kopo Kopo Inc
May 2024 - Apr 2024 (-1 years 11 months)
Assisted customers with payment transactions, account management, and service usage across phone, email, and chat platforms. Provided product knowledge and technical support, ensuring smooth usage of the company’s payment solutions. Processed transactions while adhering to compliance standards and monitored customer feedback for product improvement.
Team Lead
CCI Kenya – Foxtel AU/Select Home Warranty
Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Managed a team of customer service representatives, ensuring high performance and service quality. Trained new employees and handled escalated customer issues while collaborating with departments to meet customer needs.
Customer Service Agent
CCI Kenya – Altice/Optimum/Foxtel AU
Nov 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Provided front-line support to customers, resolving service issues, processing orders, and offering product information. Assisted with upselling and escalated issues as needed.
PR Assistant
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Supported the company’s PR strategy by creating content for social media and websites. Managed customer inquiries and organized outreach events.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moi University
Bachelor of Science, Communication & Public Relations
2015 - 2017
Studied the principles of communication and public relations, focusing on effective communication strategies, media relations, and public engagement.
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Diploma, Journalism
2010 - 2013
Completed a diploma program that covered various aspects of journalism, including news writing, reporting, and media ethics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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