Rakia Phillips
@rakiaphillips
Talented professional with extensive freelance and remote working experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly organized and self-motivated professional with extensive experience in freelance and remote work. My background includes a strong focus on customer service, communication, content creation, and project management. I have successfully collaborated with world-class companies, providing valuable insights and feedback that have contributed to their product development and marketing strategies.
Throughout my career, I have engaged in various roles, including mystery shopping and data analysis, where I meticulously documented and reported on service quality and customer interactions. My ability to analyze data trends and improve processes has been instrumental in enhancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to innovative projects and drive positive outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Gig Worker/Freelancer
Self-Employed
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Performed micro jobs and human intelligent tasks, contributing to academic studies and improving company products. Evaluated search result precision and analyzed web data trends to enhance data categorization processes.
Personal Life Management
SELF-MANAGEMENT
Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)
Streamlined bill payments to avoid late fees and ensured timely rent payments, maintaining excellent credit. Efficiently managed personal budget to prevent financial overruns and optimized budgeting techniques for stability.
Telephone Mystery Shopper
Successful Minds, LLC
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (5 months)
Called healthcare, home repair, insurance, and legal businesses posing as a potential customer. Documented and submitted call evidence, adhering strictly to privacy and operational guidelines.
Telephone Mystery Shopper
CallCenterQA
Apr 2016 - May 2022 (6 years 1 month)
Evaluated customer service quality by engaging in covert calls across multiple sectors, ensuring accurate feedback. Enhanced service delivery by documenting critical call metrics, influencing training processes.
Quality Assurance/Mystery Shopper
ALONJA Enterprises LLC
Sep 2021 - Sep 2021 (0 months)
Called various companies posing as a potential customer and documented proper information about calls in an online forum. Took screenshots and uploaded them as proof of calls, including time and duration.
Telephone and Online Mystery Shopper
Shoppers Confidential Inc
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 (6 months)
Called various businesses posing as a potential customer or student, documenting call experiences on the company website. Performed data entry for customer information and evaluated website display and design.
Online Shopper
Jet.com; inc.
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Maintained precise records of item searches and work hours, ensuring accurate data tracking. Ensured meticulous data entry for item links and search durations, streamlining competitor analysis.
Volunteer Grant Researcher
Cheerful Givers
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 (2 months)
Streamlined grant identification, enhancing database efficiency by integrating diverse data sources. Boosted potential funding opportunities through targeted grant research and database management.
Order Taker/Cashier
Mi Patron
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Took customer orders and properly entered them into the online system, operating the cash register and handling calculations. Promoted special offers from the restaurant to customers.
Volunteer
The Bravo Foundation
Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 (1 month)
Oversaw communications with the CEO/Founder and volunteers by establishing an account with Trello. Built a list of donors by researching potential financial and in-kind donors while soliciting funds.
Volunteer Online Promoter
Cheerful Givers
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Promoted the organization via personal contacts, social media, websites, and other online avenues. Utilized various online platforms to increase organizational visibility and engagement.
Volunteer In-Kind Donor Researcher
Cheerful Givers
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Maintained accurate records of over 50 potential donors monthly, streamlining donor identification by creating a master tracking sheet. Secured a significant in-kind donation from Sunstar, boosting dental product supplies.
Child Care Worker
Self-Employed
Jun 2004 - Aug 2009 (5 years 2 months)
Provided care for small children ages 2-12 on an as-needed basis, including bathing and cooking small meals. Provided supervision for children while their parents were away and tutored them on school assignments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ashworth College
Undergraduate Certificate, Psychology
Completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology, providing foundational knowledge in psychological principles. This program covered introductory concepts and theories in the field.
7 Cups of Tea Academy
Certificate, Active Listening
Completed a certificate program focusing on active listening skills. This program enhanced communication and interpersonal abilities.
Universal Class
Certificate, Fundraising
Grade: IACET 0.6 CEUs
Obtained a certificate in Fundraising 101, covering fundamental principles and strategies of fundraising. This included learning about donor engagement and campaign management.
Grenada Adult Education Center
High School Equivalency Diploma, General Education
Obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), demonstrating proficiency in core academic subjects. This credential signifies completion of secondary education.
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes. Coursework included research methods, statistics, and various psychological theories.
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