Rakia Phillips
@rakiaphillips1
Experienced remote gig worker specializing in quality assurance and research.
What I'm looking for
I am a self-motivated freelance professional with extensive experience performing remote microtasks, mystery shopping, survey administration, and data collection for major companies and research projects.
I have contributed to service quality improvements and product development by evaluating customer interactions, analyzing web search results, and participating in focus groups and academic studies.
My background includes telephone and online mystery shopping, grant and donor research, online promotion, and meticulous documentation practices that support quality assurance and operational compliance.
I am organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in data entry, market analysis, and project management, with a consistent track record of improving processes and providing actionable feedback.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Gig Worker / Freelancer
Self-Employed
Mar 2018 - Nov 2025 (7 years 8 months)
Performed microtasks, mystery shopping, virtual shopping, data entry, and research for major companies, contributing feedback that improved product development and data categorization processes.
Personal Life Manager
Self-Management
Oct 2014 - Nov 2025 (11 years 1 month)
Managed personal administration including lease management, bill payments, budgeting, and household operations to maintain financial stability and timely obligations.
Telephone Mystery Shopper
CallCenterQA
Apr 2016 - Jun 2025 (9 years 2 months)
Conducted covert calls across sectors to evaluate customer service quality, documented call metrics, and delivered actionable reports that informed training and quality assurance.
Telephone Mystery Shopper
Successful Minds, LLC
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022 (5 months)
Posed as potential customers for healthcare and service businesses, documented call evidence, and analyzed call quality metrics to improve customer interactions and compliance.
Quality Assurance / Mystery Shopper
Alonja Enterprises LLC
Sep 2021 - Sep 2021 (0 months)
Evaluated multiple companies via phone calls, captured proof of interactions, and communicated findings to leadership to support quality improvement initiatives.
Telephone & Online Mystery Shopper
Shoppers Confidential Inc
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017 (6 months)
Assessed service quality for businesses and websites, recorded detailed call and website evaluations, and performed data entry to support client reporting.
Survey Administrator
Vocalabs
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Conducted and recorded customer satisfaction surveys, streamlined data collection, and analyzed survey results to identify trends and enhance service quality.
Online Shopper
Jet.com
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 1 month)
Tracked item searches and work hours, performed precise data entry of product links and search durations to support shopping platform analytics.
Grant Researcher
Cheerful Givers
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 (2 months)
Researched and identified grant opportunities, improved database efficiency, and analyzed eligibility to boost potential funding alignment with organizational goals.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Bravo Foundation
Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 (1 month)
Built the foundation's social media presence, managed communications via Trello, researched donors, and secured in-kind donations to support fundraising efforts.
Order Taker / Cashier
Mi Patron
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Processed customer orders, operated the cash register, handled transactions, and promoted specials to enhance customer experience and sales.
In-Kind Donor Researcher
Cheerful Givers
Jun 2014 - Apr 2015 (10 months)
Maintained records of potential donors, created a master tracking sheet, and secured significant in-kind donations to expand organizational resources.
Online Promoter
Cheerful Givers
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Promoted the organization through social media and online channels to increase visibility and engagement.
Child Care Worker
Self-Employed
Jun 2004 - Aug 2009 (5 years 2 months)
Provided childcare services including supervision, meal preparation, tutoring, and age-appropriate care for children ages 2–12.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
7 Cups of Tea Academy
Certificate, Active Listening
2021 - 2021
Completed a Level 1 certificate comprising 10 hours of active listening training.
Universal Class
Certificate, Fundraising
2016 - 2016
Completed a Fundraising 101 certificate focused on fundamentals of fundraising and donor engagement.
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2010 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology covering core psychological principles and applications.
Ashworth College
Undergraduate Certificate, Psychology
2010 - 2011
Completed an undergraduate certificate program in psychology.
Grenada Adult Education Center
High School Equivalency Diploma, General Education
2010 - 2011
Obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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Skills
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