Samantha Degand
@samanthadegand
Personable customer service representative skilled at building rapport and resolving client issues.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated customer service professional with extensive frontline experience across veterinary, retail, and service industries, known for creating positive customer experiences and building lasting relationships.
Throughout my career I have handled inbound calls, emails, chats, billing inquiries, payment processing, database updates, and cash reconciliation while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor during escalations.
I bring a strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and a results-oriented approach focused on improving customer satisfaction and supporting business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service Representative
Sandwich Veterinary Hospital
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provide frontline phone and email support, update customer databases, and maintain detailed records of interactions to ensure accurate service delivery and follow-up.
Customer Service Representative
Critter Care Veterinary Services
Feb 2016 - Dec 2021 (5 years 10 months)
Handled inbound calls, chats and emails, informed customers on billing, processed payments, and balanced tills to maintain accurate financial records and customer satisfaction.
Customer Service Representative
Just In Time HVAC
Sep 2019 - Aug 2020 (11 months)
De-escalated customer concerns, assessed service needs through probing questions, and entered accurate service information into electronic systems to support operations.
Custom Window Sales
JCPenney
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Collaborated with clients and designers on custom window projects, provided cost estimates, processed sales transactions, and assisted customers with product selection.
Housekeeper
Northern Illinois Academy
Sep 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Maintained facility cleanliness to exceed standards through detailed sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and thorough restroom sanitation.
Environmental Service Technician
Valley West Hospital
May 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Prepared patient rooms pre- and post-admission, maintained waiting areas, and stocked supplies to ensure a clean, safe hospital environment.
Dog Bather
Close Companions Dog Grooming
Mar 2012 - May 2012 (2 months)
Provided grooming and bathing services, built rapport with pet owners to drive repeat business, and ensured animals were handled safely and comfortably.
Clerk / Sales Associate
Marshalls
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 (3 months)
Greeted customers, assisted in locating items, handled price checks, merchandise transfers and returns to maintain store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sandwich High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
High School Diploma awarded in May 2008 from Sandwich High School.
Waubonsee Community College
Some College (No Degree), General Studies
Attended college-level coursework at Waubonsee Community College; no degree conferred.
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