Technical Support Specialist
Sykes Enterprises, Bismarck, Nd
• Providing excellent technical support, customer service and troubleshooting to Cox Communications high speed Internet subscribers.• Solving Internet connectivity problems and home network connection issues with customers over the phone.• Offering technical support for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Mac Mail and Windows Live Mail as well as general Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and Mac 10.X troubleshooting, taking ownership and using self-empowerment for the best quality support to customers and even providing a directory to vendors for unsupported issues.• Utilizing available tools, resources, team members and troubleshooting as well as company software to resolve any customer issues.• Adhering to company quality and performance guidelines to offer the best possible customer experience with every call.• Up selling, cross selling, and offering knowledge for high speed Internet and home networking products and services offered by Cox Communications high speed Internet including latest promotions and top-of-line products.• Taking payments with credit cards for products and services, monthly bills, and disconnected services as well as offering basic billing information.• Using all available tools and resources at all times to be aware of planned outages, communicate with team members, offer real-time troubleshooting and support information, declare unplanned outages, etc...• Multitasking to document all troubleshooting steps taken, any account modifications and listing all resolutions reached with customer while managing other tasks effectively to offer best possible technical support service to the customer.• Maintaining a positive energy flow with every customer and utilizing proper escalation desks, tier-two support, agent support, and department support to offer perfect quality service while following problem solving and service guidelines.