mary ijah
@maryijah
Customer service professional delivering empathetic, fast resolutions with CRM tools and workflow improvements.
What I'm looking for
I’m an empathetic, customer-focused Customer Service Representative with over five years of experience delivering exceptional service across banking and e-commerce environments. I specialize in resolving complex inquiries with empathy while keeping customer experience smooth, accurate, and on time—even in fast-paced, remote settings.
I provide professional support through phone, email, and live chat, using CRM tools such as Zendesk, Zoho, Freshdesk, HubSpot, and CRM Dynamics 365. I’m confident handling returns, refunds, and order issues, maintaining accurate customer records, and ensuring timely resolution of support tickets.
Across roles, I’ve consistently improved service quality and operational efficiency. I’ve reduced reconciliation time by introducing a tracking method, cut customer waiting time by creating checklists and scripts, and supported faster complaint handling through team training and coaching. In banking, I’ve managed teller operations, processed funds transfers and payroll payments, and improved fraud checks while maintaining compliance.
I’m known for clear written English, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and calm communication—especially when customers are upset. I enjoy collaborating remotely with tools like Zoom and Slack, training clients and new team members, and continually refining workflows to reduce service delays and improve outcomes for customers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Rep
Itap Solutions Ltd
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provided empathetic remote customer support via phone, email, and chat to global customers while resolving support tickets on time. Managed returns and refunds, reduced service delays through workflow improvements, and trained clients to use company software.
Contribution Processing
Access-ARM Pensions Ltd
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Matched contribution records with received payments to ensure pension account accuracy and fixed transaction errors. Reported delays or system issues to accelerate fixes and improved reconciliation by introducing a tracking method that reduced service delays and improved record accuracy.
Customer Service Supervisor
ARMPension Managers (PFA) Ltd
May 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Supervised a customer service team by monitoring calls and emails and providing performance feedback. Built checklists and scripts to speed up complaint handling, trained new team members, and improved resolution rates while reducing customer waiting time.
Customer Service Officer
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Onboarded new corporate clients and ensured documentation met regulatory requirements while advising customers on banking products and resolving account issues. Improved customer satisfaction and strengthened fraud checks, and trained interns and junior staff on customer service and bank procedures.
Head Teller
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)
Managed daily teller operations including cash handling and reconciliations while supporting deposits, withdrawals, and money transfers. Trained tellers to speed up transactions while maintaining accuracy, improving customer throughput and repeat visits.
Funds Transfer Officer
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
Sep 2013 - Oct 2020 (7 years 1 month)
Processed local transfers and payroll payments for businesses and individuals while checking transactions for errors and potential fraud before approval. Maintained daily transaction logs and balanced accounts, setting up a tracking approach that reduced fraud cases and maintained 100% compliance with regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
2023 - 2025
Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Lagos (Akoka).
Yaba College of Technology
Higher National Diploma (HND), Business Administration
2017 -
Completed an HND in Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
Lagos State Polytechnic
Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Business Studies
2009 -
Completed an OND in Business Studies at Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu.
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