Miriam Gathuku
@miriamgathuku
Customer Support professional passionate about enhancing customer experiences.
What I'm looking for
I am a self-motivated Customer Support Administration professional and Consultant with a strong passion for improving customer experience. My journey has equipped me with hands-on experience in customer support roles, where I have developed and implemented tailored strategies to enhance efficiency and satisfaction. I thrive in dynamic environments, utilizing my expertise to help businesses build effective support structures.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and provided consultancy services that focus on best practices in customer service. My role as a Customer Support Consultant involves assessing businesses' systems, conducting training sessions, and advising on the latest technologies to streamline operations. I am dedicated to continuous improvement and ensuring that customer support teams deliver exceptional service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Support Consultant
Self-Employed
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
As a Customer Support Consultant, I assess and analyze businesses' customer support systems, develop tailored strategies, and conduct training sessions to enhance efficiency and satisfaction. I also provide insights on customer support technologies and monitor the impact of implemented strategies.
Head of Customer Support
Sigma Academy
May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)
In my role as Head of Customer Support, I developed a clear vision for the team, oversaw service delivery, resolved escalated issues, and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction and optimize operations.
Sales & Customer Support Team Lead
Sigma Academy
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
As Team Lead, I provided direction to the sales and customer service team, facilitated communication, oversaw daily operations, and identified training needs to enhance team performance.
Customer Service Representative
Jumia Kenya
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 (3 months)
In this role, I processed orders, resolved issues, responded to inquiries, and handled customer complaints while providing proactive outreach and escalating complex issues as needed.
Call Center Agent
CCI Kenya
Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)
As a Call Center Agent, I handled inbound calls, provided solutions, processed orders, collected feedback, and made outbound calls for follow-ups, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Generation Programme
Kenya Certificate in Digital Customer Service, Customer Service
2021 - 2021
Completed a program focused on Digital Customer Service, enhancing skills in customer support and digital communication strategies.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Bachelor of Science, Economics
2016 - 2021
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Economics, focusing on economic theories, quantitative methods, and their applications in real-world scenarios. Developed analytical skills and a strong understanding of economic principles.
Othaya Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, gaining foundational knowledge in various subjects and developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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