Kraft Baisden
@kraftbaisden
Dedicated customer service professional with strong leadership skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated customer service professional with over a decade of experience in various roles, including management and training. My journey began at Sykes Enterprises, where I excelled as a front-line representative for major clients like Bank of America and Verizon. I took pride in training new employees, consistently achieving better results than my own trainers. My leadership skills were further honed as I managed a team of customer service representatives, ensuring quality service and coaching them to improve their performance.
After my tenure at Sykes, I joined Concentrix, where I expanded my expertise in customer care, handling complex issues for Onstar and later transitioning to their Avalon contract. My ability to adapt and take on new responsibilities has been a hallmark of my career. Additionally, I am an author, having published my fantasy fiction book, 'Saga of Cerdic: A Sword Named Revenge,' which has allowed me to develop skills in web design and marketing. I thrive on challenges and possess a relentless drive to meet my goals, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Author & Publisher
Kraft W. Baisden – Authorship
Published a fantasy fiction book on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. Designed and managed a personal website and handled marketing on Twitter and Facebook to promote the book and other fiction works.
Customer Service Representative
Concentrix
Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Handled retention and navigation calls for Onstar, assisting drivers with directions, roadside assistance, and emergency transfers. Progressed to Customer Care, updating billing and personal information, and selling in-vehicle internet packages.
Management Trainer
Sykes Enterprises
May 2009 - Present (16 years 3 months)
Managed a team of customer service representatives, monitoring call quality and coaching agents for performance improvement. Oversaw phone states and coached agents on adherence to lunch, break, and authorized phone times, gaining familiarity with aux states and measurement systems.
Cavalry Scout
West Virginia Army National Guard
Oct 2007 - Present (17 years 10 months)
Served as a Cavalry Scout (MOS: 19D) in the West Virginia Army National Guard. Completed basic training and received an Honorable Discharge.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tug Valley High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2001 - 2004
Completed high school education, gaining foundational knowledge across various subjects. Developed essential skills for further academic and professional pursuits.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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