Ria Cariness Laxamana
@riacarinesslaxamana
Experienced customer service and virtual assistant specializing in sales and CRM.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced customer service professional and virtual assistant with seven years in BPO roles and additional experience as an online English tutor. I have worked across telecom, chat, voice, and virtual reception environments, consistently delivering empathetic, professional support and driving client satisfaction.
My background includes sales-focused roles—cold calling, lead qualification, and upselling—using CRMs like HubSpot to manage leads, track interactions, and personalize outreach. I have trained and supported teams as a product specialist and team lead, improving performance and service quality.
I am proficient with a broad set of digital tools and platforms, adapt quickly to new systems, and bring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to remote customer-facing and virtual assistant roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Virtual Receptionist
CallHero
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Managed inbound and outbound calls for multiple clinics, handled appointment scheduling and patient records, and maintained empathetic client interactions to ensure high satisfaction and smooth clinic operations.
Online English Tutor
Acadsoc
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)
Taught English to learners across age groups and proficiencies, designed lesson plans, prepared students for IELTS/TOEFL, and provided individualized feedback to improve language outcomes.
Chat Support Representative
Bell Canada
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Provided chat-based customer support for Bell Canada, resolving technical and service inquiries and maintaining quality standards in written interactions.
Customer Service Representative
iQor Phil. Inc
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Handled voice support for telecom customers (Sprint/AT&T), resolved service issues, and applied upselling and cross-selling techniques to improve customer outcomes.
Customer Service Representative
Sutherland Global Services
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Provided customer support and troubleshooting for telecom clients, developed problem-solving skills, and delivered empathetic verbal and written assistance to resolve technical and billing issues.
Cold Caller - Sales
Legacy Strategies
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Conducted outbound sales calls to qualify leads and book informational calls for U.S. and Australian clients, leveraging CRM data to research prospects and improve conversion outcomes.
Customer Service Representative
Smart Solutions
Handled daily customer inquiries and complaint resolution, aimed for first-contact resolution, and managed CRM tasks including lead tracking and follow-up scheduling to support business growth.
Product Specialist & Team Lead
Advanced from customer service to product specialist managing a team, provided daily performance reports, supported problem-solving for AT&T products, and mentored staff to improve service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tarlac State University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Studying AB English with coursework focused on communication, writing, and critical thinking to prepare for diverse professional roles.
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