Sadia Shehu
@sadiashehu
Customer-focused virtual assistant and customer service professional.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Customer Service Representative and Virtual Assistant with over 13 years of experience providing both remote and onsite administrative and client-facing support. I consistently handle high-volume inquiries across phone, email, and chat while maintaining excellent satisfaction metrics.
At Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, I managed 100+ daily inquiries, achieved a 98% customer satisfaction score, and maintained a 92% first-contact resolution rate, while reducing data errors by 35% through diligent CRM use. I also developed internal FAQs and delivered monthly reports that improved decision-making efficiency by 25%.
I bring strong CRM and remote-work tool proficiency, including Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Trello, combined with core soft skills like conflict resolution, time management, and active listening. I mentor junior staff and have contributed to measurable department performance improvements.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and multiple certifications in customer service, virtual assistance, conflict resolution, and digital skills. I am open to remote roles globally and available to start immediately.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Representative
Lagos State Internal Revenue Service
Oct 2011 - Present (14 years)
Handled 100+ customer inquiries daily across phone, chat, and email, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rate and achieving 92% first-contact resolution; improved data accuracy by 35% through Salesforce and Zendesk process improvements.
Virtual Instructor / Administrative Assistant
Saint John of God Tutoring
Jun 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Managed schedules for 50+ students and maintained 90% attendance, created and graded 120+ assessments, and produced weekly academic reports that saved the admin team 4+ hours per week.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ago-Iwoye
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
2009 - 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Economics completed in 2009 at Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, Nigeria.
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