Somto Duru
@somtoduru
Customer Service Manager with 4+ years delivering multi-channel support and consultative sales growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven customer service professional with 4+ years of experience across retail, hospitality, and operations. I thrive in high-pressure environments where speed, accuracy, and empathy matter most.
I’ve managed customer service operations for high-traffic teams, consistently protecting customer satisfaction—maintaining 95%+ satisfaction scores across phone, in-person, and email channels. I resolve escalated complaints with 85%+ first-contact resolution, de-escalating conflicts and turning dissatisfied customers into repeat buyers.
I also drive revenue through consultative selling, exceeding monthly sales targets by 15% and increasing sales by 25% through personalized recommendations and proactive follow-up. In remote client services, I maintained a 24-hour response SLA and achieved 98% satisfaction by coordinating across teams and troubleshooting technical problems.
Across my roles, I’ve developed strengths in CRM systems, multi-channel communication, vendor management, and team leadership. I bring a calm, practical approach to problem-solving—focused on de-escalation, retention, and measurable performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Business Ops Manager
Somic Wears
Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Managed daily customer service for a fashion retail business, serving 10–15 walk-in customers daily and 40–45 weekly via phone and social media. Increased sales by 25% through proactive outreach, personalized recommendations, and follow-up communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication
Activities and societies: Focus included communication practices and related coursework within Mass Communication.
Completed a B.Sc. in Mass Communication at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in September 2022.
ALX Africa
Virtual Assistant Certification, Customer Service & Digital Task Management
Activities and societies: Specialized training for coordinating digital customer support and CRM-driven communication.
Completed a Virtual Assistant Certification with training in CRM systems, communication tools, customer service coordination, and digital task management.
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