Gift Kelson
@giftkelson
Customer Experience & Customer Service specialist improving CSAT through empathy, CRM tools, and fast issue resolution.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Customer Experience & Customer Service specialist with over 4 years’ experience delivering exceptional customer service experiences, optimizing the customer journey, and enhancing customer satisfaction across energy, retail, and tech sectors. I’m skilled in handling complex issues and leveraging CRM tools such as Freshdesk and SugarCRM to keep customers informed with professionalism and empathy.
In my current role at Ikeja Electric Plc, I manage high volumes of calls and inquiries, keep accurate CRM records, and support customers through email, teleconferencing, live chat, and social channels. I’ve also driven measurable outcomes like boosting CSAT scores, reducing repeat complaints, sending bulk SMS to customers, and ensuring service requests are completed within TAT—backed by strong administrative, virtual assistance, and team-collaboration experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Experience Specialist
Ikeja Electric Plc
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Managed 120+ incoming calls daily and resolved 300+ customer inquiries weekly via email, live chat, phone, and social media. Sent bulk SMS to ~20,000 customers daily and handled prepaid meter token loading while tracking service requests in CRM.
Customer Service Associate
MBS BPO
May 2025 - Dec 2025 (7 months)
Provided customer service support to international clients via chat, email, and phone, handling account inquiries and order-related issues. Escalated complex cases, followed SOPs/client guidelines, and collaborated with team leads and QA to improve service outcomes.
Virtual Assistant / Customer Care
ScaleUp Work
Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)
Supported U.S.-based clients by managing email and live chat inquiries and resolving customer issues professionally. Performed data entry, document management, and scheduling while using CRM to track interactions and follow-ups.
Client-Facing Officer
Ebeano Supermarket
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)
Delivered frontline customer support with professionalism and empathy, maintaining accurate stock order and customer records. Resolved customer conflicts to strengthen trust and supported daily administrative operations to ensure smooth store service.
Customer Service Representative (Telesales)
OList Nigeria
Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)
Handled high-volume inbound and outbound calls to meet sales and service targets using needs-based communication. Maintained customer logs, conducted follow-up calls, and supported customer retention and satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coursepedia
Customer Service Skill Set, Customer Service
2025 - 2025
Completed a Customer Service Skills course with Coursepedia.
ALX Africa
Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistance
2024 - 2024
Completed training in Virtual Assistance through ALX Africa.
IESafetainability
Training Certification, Quality, Safety, Environment, Risk & Sustainability
2024 - 2024
Completed training in Quality, Safety, Environment Risk & Sustainability Management.
ACICRM
Certified Customer Service Professional, Customer Service
2020 - 2020
Earned certification as a Certified Customer Service Professional through ACICRM.
ACICRM
Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE 1, 2 & 3), Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
2020 - 2020
Completed a Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE 1, 2 & 3).
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science, Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Grade: Second Class Upper
B.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Benin, graduating with a Second Class Upper.
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