Nthombizodwa Lukwesa

Nthombizodwa Lukwesa

Customer Support & Virtual Assistant | Remote Client Services

Lusaka, Zambia

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About

Customer-focused professional with over 5 years of experience supporting clients through phone, email, and chat in remote and customer-facing environments. Skilled at resolving customer inquiries, documenting interactions accurately, managing multiple conversations, and providing empathetic, professional service. Experienced using CRM systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools. Recognized for excellent written and verbal English (C2 proficiency, EF SET 95/100), strong organization, and a calm, solution-focused approach in fast-paced environments.

What I'm looking for

A remote, salaried Customer Support or Virtual Assistant role where I can bring 5+ years of experience handling phone, email, and chat support. I'm looking for stable, full-time work with a team that values clear communication, accurate documentation, and consistent client care.

Experience

Independent Travel Manager

Dyninno / ASAP Tickets

May 2026 – Present

• Assist customers by phone and email with travel bookings and itinerary changes • Respond promptly to customer inquiries while maintaining a professional and empathetic tone • Document customer interactions accurately within CRM systems • Coordinate with internal departments to resolve customer issues efficiently • Manage multiple customer requests while meeting response time expectations Achievement: Successfully assisted international clients across different time zones while maintaining accurate booking records under tight deadlines.

CRM SystemsCustomer SupportTravel Bookings

Independent Business Partner & Team Leader

Longrich International

Jan 2021 – Present

• Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and mentored 50+ independent distributors • Built and led a distributed team from the ground up, achieving Diamond 2 Leadership Rank independently, with no upline support

Team LeadershipRecruitmentMentoring

Customer Experience Agent

IZWE (Microfinance/Loans)

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

• Handled 40–60 daily customer interactions across phone, email, and chat while consistently meeting KPI targets • Resolved customer complaints through effective conflict management, escalating complex issues with detailed case notes • Educated customers on products, services, and account procedures

Conflict ResolutionCustomer SupportCase Documentation
Royal Secrets Cosmetics

Marketing & Sales Representative

Royal Secrets Cosmetics

Dec 2022 – Dec 2023

• Personally oversaw and supported a network of 60+ sales agents, providing guidance, product knowledge, and performance follow-up • Managed outbound calls to track order satisfaction and re-engage customers, supporting repeat purchase behavior • Coordinated sales records and event logistics to support marketing campaigns

Sales ManagementCustomer SupportMarketing Coordination

Disciple Officer / Social Services Coordinator

Family Legacy Missions Zambia

Jan 2015 – Dec 2020

• Supported more than 100 families through case management and community outreach over five years • Maintained confidential client records and documentation • Coordinated appointments and administrative tasks across multiple departments

Case ManagementDocumentationCommunity Outreach

Education

TEFL Professional Institute

2023

University Teaching Hospital (UTH)

2013

YMCA TEVETA

2010

Skills

English C2 proficiencyCustomer SupportActive listeningZoomSlackMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceRemote Team CollaborationProcess DocumentationData EntryCalendar ManagementCustomer Follow-upAccount SupportBusiness CommunicationConflict ResolutionCRM SystemsCustomer Support

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)