Saiyeda Arif
@saiyedaarif
Technical Support Specialist
What I'm looking for
I am a Customer Support Team Lead and Technical Support Specialist with 10+ years of experience in technical support, contact center leadership, and customer operations. I have a strong background supporting SaaS products and enterprise clients, resolving complex web and mobile application issues, and improving customer satisfaction through data-driven insights.
I lead and coach high-performing teams, manage SLAs and KPIs, and optimize staffing and processes to control costs and raise service levels. I use tools such as Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Five9, and workforce management dashboards while troubleshooting integrations and APIs with SQL, Postman, MongoDB (Mongo3T), and Hive.
I collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and client stakeholders to drive timely resolutions, create actionable reports, and implement process improvements that reduce recurring issues and enhance operational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Support Specialist
Incentivio
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Resolve complex web and mobile application issues, troubleshoot API and data integrations, and generate analytical reports to identify trends and recurring issues, improving time-to-resolution.
Team Lead
MCI, Inc.
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Led a 13–15 agent multi-channel support team for a high-volume enterprise client, monitored real-time KPIs, and improved service levels through coaching, staffing optimization, and stakeholder reporting.
Senior Customer Support Agent
Mammoth Tech
Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered multi-channel support handling 150+ cases per shift, managed escalations and technical order issues, and trained new hires to maintain high quality scores.
Project Manager
Training and Consultancy Services
Jan 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Supported launch and expansion of operations, coordinated and trained teams, and used data analysis to guide strategic decisions and track project milestones across multiple cities.
Store Manager
Nordstrom
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)
Managed children's apparel department operations including staff scheduling, cash handling, and customer issue resolution while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Customer Service Associate
Staples
Sep 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Processed transactions accurately and supported add-on sales while following register procedures and loss prevention guidelines.
Cashier
McDonald's
Aug 2004 - Apr 2005 (8 months)
Provided fast-paced customer service in a high-volume environment while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shepherd University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
2008 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with coursework covering core accounting principles and practices.
Northern Virginia Community College
Intermediate Studies
2005 - 2008
Completed intermediate studies with coursework preparing for transfer to a bachelor's program.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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