German Martinez
Senior Customer Support Specialist @ Shock Surplus
About
I am a high-performing Customer Operations professional with a unique background rooted in discipline, leadership, and resilience. From serving as a Type 1 Firefighter in California to supervising teams of 25+ agents for leading FinTech firms, I have built my career on one principle: delivering excellence under pressure. Currently, I manage complex post-purchase operations for a US-based e-commerce leader, specializing in Shopify, warranty management, and process optimization. I am recognized for my ability to streamline workflows, mentor teams using the GROW model, and resolve high-stakes customer escalations with a strategic mindset. What I bring to the table: Leadership: Proven track record of managing large, multi-channel teams (B2B/B2C). Efficiency: Expert at handling high volumes (250+ tickets/week) without compromising quality. Bilingual & Bicultural: Native proficiency in English and Spanish, with deep experience in the US and LATAM markets. Tech Stack: Shopify, CRM systems, Loan Management, and Quality Assurance. I am passionate about operational growth and building strong, scalable customer relationships. Let's connect!
Costa Rica
Alajuela
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Shopify, Technical Support, Quality Assurance, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Mentoring & Coaching, Order Management, Warranty Processing, Logistics & Tracking, Process Improvement
Experience

Senior Customer Support Specialist
Los Angeles, California, United States
Driving operational excellence for a leading US-based automotive e-commerce platform. Managing the full post-purchase lifecycle, from order processing to complex warranty claims, while ensuring seamless communication between customers and internal departments. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Order Management: Expertly navigating Shopify to process orders, track shipments, and manage cancellations or refunds with high accuracy. Complex Case Resolution: Actively managing the warranty process and escalating high-priority technical issues to management to ensure swift resolution. Cross-Departmental Liaison: Coordinating with the Sales Department to provide technical clarity for customer inquiries and ensure a unified brand message. Process Improvement: Proactively identifying operational bottlenecks and proposing strategic improvements to internal workflows and customer-facing processes. Performance Excellence: Consistently managing a high-volume workload of 250+ emails and 60+ calls weekly while maintaining top-tier quality standards.

Loan Processing & Verification Specialist
Nexxus
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Role Overview: Managed the critical verification and processing phase of the loan lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and financial compliance for high-volume outbound and inbound operations. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Loan Lifecycle Management: Orchestrated the end-to-end processing of applications, including data collection, loan verification, and payment authentication. Outbound Strategy: Led proactive outbound calling and appointment setting initiatives to finalize pending contracts and increase conversion rates. Verification Excellence: Conducted thorough background and payment verifications, maintaining a high level of accuracy to ensure only qualified applications were submitted for approval. Client Relationship Management: Acted as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the approval process, providing clear communication to resolve discrepancies and secure final approvals. Workflow Efficiency: Optimized the "back and forth" communication process with customers, significantly reducing the average time from application to funding.

Customer Service & Operations Supervisor
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Role Overview: Rapidly promoted through 6 progressively responsible roles, culminating in the supervision of 25+ agents across Customer Service, Collections, and Merchant Support. Focused on driving team performance, operational efficiency, and high-stakes conflict resolution. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Growth: Directed a diverse team of 25+ professionals. Managed the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and 1:1 performance coaching. Operational Excellence: Consistently led the #1 ranked team in the department for KPI attainment, CSAT scores, and recovery targets. Strategic Coaching: Certified in the GROW Coaching Model (Inside Out Development), utilizing it to foster professional growth and improve team accountability. Multi-Departmental Oversight: Supervised specialized units including B2B Merchant Support, Loan Servicing, and Collections, ensuring compliance with US financial regulations. Quality Assurance (QA): Developed and implemented QA frameworks to monitor call/email quality, leading to a significant increase in department-wide service standards. Conflict & Crisis Management: Acted as the final point of escalation for complex financial disputes and high-priority merchant issues. Community Impact: Heart & Hands Award Winner: Recognized for outstanding leadership in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including community rebuilding projects in Guanacaste.

Technical Support Lead & Recruiter
San Salvador, El Salvador
Role Overview: Played a key role in the technical support operations for AT&T, progressing from front-line agent to leadership and specialized recruitment roles. Contributed to the growth and quality standards of one of the largest telecommunications accounts in the region. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Leadership & QA: Served as Floor Team Lead and Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst, monitoring performance metrics and providing real-time coaching to ensure high service standards. Talent Acquisition: Acted as a Recruiter for both In-source and Out-source projects, identifying and vetting top-tier talent for complex technical support roles. Technical Expertise: Provided advanced troubleshooting for AT&T Prepaid services, resolving complex network and billing issues for the US market. Operational Agility: Successfully managed high-volume environments, balancing technical resolution with strict adherence to AHT (Average Handle Time) and CSAT goals.

Type 1 Firefighter
Julian, California, United States
High-Pressure Operations: Developed elite problem-solving and decision-making skills in life-critical emergency situations. Discipline & Teamwork: Collaborated within a high-performance team to execute complex missions under extreme conditions. Operational Readiness: Maintained a peak state of readiness and followed strict safety and operational protocols.
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