Meliza Larazi
@melizalarazi
Dedicated customer service professional with extensive virtual assistance experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated customer service professional with a strong background in virtual assistance and sales. Over the past several years, I have honed my skills in providing exceptional service to clients across various industries, including health insurance and telecommunications. My experience at Concentrix as a Customer/Sales Associate allowed me to enhance my ability to understand customer needs and deliver tailored product recommendations, ultimately contributing to increased shareholder value.
Prior to my role at Concentrix, I worked as a Health Insurance Virtual Assistant at Singlife Philippines, where I managed customer inquiries through various channels, ensuring a seamless experience for potential clients. My journey in customer service began at Reed Elsevier Shared Services, where I provided legal support services, assisting clients with software-related queries. I take pride in my ability to adapt to different roles and environments, always striving to exceed expectations and foster positive relationships with customers.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer/Sales Associate
VISION
Jun 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 8 months)
As a Customer/Sales Associate, I was responsible for answering customer questions, explaining product differences, and providing recommendations. I also processed orders to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve sales targets.
Health Insurance Virtual Assistant
Singlife Philippines
Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)
My duties included answering email messages and chats, as well as handling incoming and outgoing calls for potential customers interested in purchasing life insurance. I also assisted customers with presentations, inquiries, and explaining insurance policies covering hospitalization, disability, and death benefits.
B2B and B2C Virtual Assistant
Max Profit Solutions
Jul 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 6 months)
I handled B2B accounts, answering customer email and chat messages. I was also responsible for building and validating leads, cold calling potential clients for product demos, and negotiating with clients on returns by offering discounts and rebates.
Customer Service Specialist
Reed Elsevier Shared Services
Nov 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 6 months)
As a Customer Service Specialist, I answered inbound calls from legal professionals regarding software issues, article searches, and billing inquiries. I also assisted customers with background and credit checks using our software.
Customer Service Specialist and Technical Support Specialist
Telus International Philippines
Jan 2010 - Oct 2014 (4 years 9 months)
As a CSR for a Telco account, I provided excellent customer experience by answering queries, assisting with top-ups, and upselling products and promos. I was later promoted to TSR, where I supported customers with phone issues through troubleshooting steps.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lyceum of the Philippines University
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. The program focused on various aspects of communication, preparing students for careers in media and related fields.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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