LuSonya Goodson
Chicago, United States
#OpenToWork
About
I have over three decades of experience in education and customer service, most recently running my own virtual call center business since 2011. My work spans teaching music in Chicago Public Schools for over 20 years and managing client relationships and technical support through Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc.
My expertise includes live chat and phone-based technical support, customer service management, and client interaction across finance, telecommunications, and e-commerce industries. I have taught K-12 music education, including AP Music courses, and I am skilled in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Slack, and SaaS platforms.
Experience
Virtual Call Center Business Owner
Self Employed
Dec 2011 – Jul 2024
I've previously partnered with the B2B2C company: Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc for my Fortune 500 Clients
• This was a Remote Work from Home Position
• I have had 2 major Clients thru this company since 2012, but I decided to stay with one client for the latter 2 years, as I sought to Expand my Business with different Clients who needed my expertise in Customer & Technical Service.
Customer serviceTechnical supportClient interaction
Music Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Sep 1991 – Jul 2013
Music Educator - K-12 State of IL Certified
• Worked in K-8 with General Music Students
• Worked in 9-12/High School with Choral, General, and Music Theory Students
• Previously taught a College Level AP Music Course for HS aged students
Music EducationTeachingClassroom Management
Education
Lindblom Technical H.S.
High School Diploma
Roosevelt University
Music Education
Skills
SalesforceTechnical troubleshootingSaaS ExperiencePhone etiquetteOrder processingBilling issue inquiriesPresentation SkillsCustomer supportCustomer issue escalationCustomer trainingSlackMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeComputer operationCustomer service managerCall center experienceCustomer serviceClient interactionTechnical supportLive chat
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)