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Timothy A.

San Juan del Rio, Mexico

$20/hr
4.9
188 jobs

I am a US citizen living abroad and a certified: • Zendesk Systems Administrator • HubSpot Sales Administrator • Gorgias Systems Administrator • Shopify Store Building Expert With nearly 20 years of experience in the customer support industry, I specialize in building strong, efficient, and scalable support operations. I am also the founder of Adams-BPO, an elite Gorgias partner and a recognized expert in Zendesk, Freshdesk, HubSpot, Shopify, and web development. At Adams BPO, we provide top-tier customer support teams for growing companies, including: • Full-time agents • Full-time managers • Quality assurance managers • Reporting and analytics professionals We structure every client relationship around proven processes and guarantee performance that exceeds industry standards. With Adams BPO managing your support, your customer service will thrive—and you’ll be free to focus on what you do best: growing your business. We are also AI specialists, offering custom-built AI agents tailored to your company’s needs. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, automate routine tasks, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Personally, I thrive in building out workflow systems and support infrastructure. My specialties include: • Building customer support departments from the ground up • Automations, triggers, and rule creation • Workflow processes and view structures • Chatbot mapping and knowledge base linking • Multi-platform integrations • Reporting and analytics for all major CRMs Platform-Specific Skills: Zendesk • Agent Interface • Zendesk Talk, Chat, and Guide • Custom views, automations, and integrations HubSpot • Pipeline structure • Workflow automations • Sequences and integrations • CRM account linking Gorgias • Rules, macros, views, automations, and AI configuration • Multi-store Shopify and platform integrations I’m also bilingual (native English and fluent Spanish), and I genuinely love both people and the platforms I work with. I’d love the chance to speak with you about how I can help you scale, streamline, or strengthen your customer support operation.

  • US English Dialect
  • CSS 3
  • System Configuration
  • HTML5
  • Administrative Support
  • Third-Party Integration
  • Shopify
  • Zendesk
  • Gorgias
  • HubSpot
  • Ticketing System
  • Analytics
  • Chatbot Flow Design
  • WordPress Development
Muhammad O.

Karachi, Pakistan

$9/hr
4.5
114 jobs

Are you overwhelmed with tech/saas expert, customer support, tech queries, billing issues, or email customer service specialists? Let me take the weight off your shoulders. I'm Muhammad Owais, a Customer Service & Technical Support Specialist with over 7 years of hands-on experience helping SaaS, E-commerce, and B2B startups run smooth, scalable support operations. From Zendesk configuration to dispute resolution, I bring structure, speed, and strategy to your customer service stack. Worked for many companies as a virtual assistant. 💬 Tech Support (Tier 1 & Tier 2) •⁠ ⁠Deep experience in SaaS & Blockchain support •⁠ ⁠Helpdesk setup & ticket workflows (Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, Gorgias) •⁠ ⁠Troubleshooting, onboarding, and knowledge base creation ✅ WHAT I DO BEST: 🛒 Shopify & E-commerce Support •⁠ ⁠Order tracking, subscriptions, refunds, chargebacks •⁠ ⁠Store admin: fulfillment, inventory, vendor management •⁠ ⁠Tools: Shopify, ShipStation, WordPress, PayPal, Stripe, Thrivecart, PaykickStart 💼 CRM & Admin Automation •⁠ ⁠Proficiency with Salesforce, Zendesk, Freshdesk, Intercom, Gorgias, & GHL. •⁠ ⁠Integration via Zapier, Jira, ClickUp, Asana, Make •⁠ ⁠Custom workflows, reporting dashboards, and email automation 💳 Billing & Chargebacks •⁠ ⁠Dispute management (Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Airwallex) •⁠ ⁠VAT/Tax queries, custom invoicing, and refund processing •⁠ ⁠Documentation for policies, receipts, and preventive strategies 🛠 SaaS Documentation & Internal Content •⁠ ⁠FAQs, SOPs, Help Center articles, tutorials •⁠ ⁠Workflow documentation & internal team training guides 🏅 WHY CLIENTS LOVE WORKING WITH ME: ✔️ 7+ years in Customer Support & SaaS Ops ✔️ Complete CRM Support & Setup ✔️ Fluent, reliable, and extremely organized ✔️ 99% Job Success on Upwork ✔️ 🏆 Top Rated Plus — top 1.5% talent ✔️ 75% of clients return long-term ✔️ Trusted by teams at HackerRank, LastPass, Tumblr, ImagineLearning & more

  • Technical Support
  • Ecommerce Support
  • Customer Service
  • Zendesk
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Intercom
  • Customer Support
  • Shopify
  • Tech & IT
  • Freshdesk
  • Ticketing System
  • Email Support
  • Phone Support
  • Order Processing
Jonalyn G.

Naga, Philippines

$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am Jonalyn, I am a Professional I.T. Helpdesk Technician, Application Support, and System Engineer with extensive customer and technical service experience who is enthusiastic about my work. I've worked with clients professionally from a variety of businesses for over 10 years. I am a dedicated, hard-working, fast learner, loyal, and a team player individual. I strive for a positive workplace but I can also work under pressure. -✅System Engineer -✅Technical Support -✅IT Helpdesk Technician II / MSP Helpdesk Support -✅Admin Support -✅Senior Analyst -✅System Support Analyst I -✅Customer Service -✅40 WPM with 99% accuracy I approach every assigned task as if it were my own, viewing each as an opportunity to acquire new experiences and a stepping stone toward achieving my goals. Simultaneously, I find satisfaction in assisting others on their journeys. Efficiency in multitasking is one of my strengths, and I prioritize time management to meet deadlines effectively. With 11 years of proven experience in roles such as Help Desk Technician and System Engineer, I am well-versed in various customer support capacities. My technical expertise extends to MS Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, VMs, O365 Administration, Servers (including file server, Server Migration, SQL, backup, Remote Desktop, and domain controller), VPN, RDP, RDS, Citrix ShareFile, Dropbox, Cisco VPN, workstation setup, profile and account management, licensing, and more. I possess a solid understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products. From basic to complex technical issues, I am adept at diagnosing and resolving problems. Ready to take on new challenges immediately, I am eager to discuss how my skills align with your needs. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you further. Applications and Tools, websites I use: Jira Service Now Autotask Connectwise NinjaOne Aterra Kaseya Datto RMM VMware Goto Assist Salesforce Citrix Google Docs Microsoft Excel VoIP/Softphone - Avaya Microsoft Outlook Jabber Team Viewer Slack GoToAssist Global protect Cisco anyconnect Lotus Notes Bitdefender Sophos Microsoft Teams Cloudradial Threatlocker Webroot

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Software Debugging
  • Technical Support
  • Point of Sale & Payment Systems
  • Office 365
  • Virtual Machine
  • VPN
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Active Directory
Blessed O.

Lagos, Nigeria

$20/hr
5.0
16 jobs

🚨 FREE Zoho CRM & Zoho One SYSTEM AUDIT (Limited Spots This Week) 🚨 "Fixed our entire Zoho CRM when nothing else worked." "Finally gave us a system that actually runs without breaking." If your Zoho setup feels messy… workflows aren’t triggering… reports don’t make sense… or your team is still relying on spreadsheets… You don’t have a Zoho problem, you have a system problem. And that’s exactly what I fix. ⚙️ I Turn Zoho Into a Scalable Growth Engine. I don’t just “set up Zoho.” I design automation-first systems that: ✔ Capture and organize your data properly ✔ Automate your sales, operations, and follow-ups ✔ Eliminate manual work and human error ✔ Give you full visibility across your business ✔ Scale with you as you grow Most clients come to me after: ❌ Broken workflows ❌ Duplicate records everywhere ❌ Poor CRM structure ❌ Automations not triggering ❌ Systems built without long-term scalability I rebuild Zoho the right way, clean, structured, and reliable. 🔥 What I Can Build Inside Zoho ✅ Zoho One Full Implementation & System Architecture ✅ Zoho CRM Setup, Customization & Automation ✅ Zoho Creator Custom Apps & Portal Systems ✅ Client & Supplier Portals (Role-Based Access) ✅ Workflow Automation, Blueprints & Deluge Scripting ✅ Sales Pipeline & Lifecycle Automation ✅ Lead Management & Conversion Systems ✅ Email & SMS Automation (Follow-ups, Alerts, Campaigns) ✅ Zoho Analytics Dashboards & Reporting ✅ Zoho Books Integration (Invoices, Payments, Tracking) ✅ Zoho Flow, Zapier & API Integrations ✅ Data Migration, Cleanup & CRM Optimization ✅ System Audits & Performance Fixes 🧠 How I Work (This Is Why Clients Stay) I don’t guess, I diagnose. When I step into your Zoho system, I: ✔ Identify where leads/data are leaking ✔ Fix broken automation logic ✔ Redesign your CRM structure for clarity ✔ Build systems that are simple, scalable, and error-proof ✔ Document everything so your team can actually use it This isn’t just “freelancing.” I act as your Zoho system architect. 🏆 Why Clients Choose Me ✅ Zoho CRM & Zoho Creator Specialist ✅ Deep Zoho One ecosystem expertise ✅ Strong business + system thinking (not just tech) ✅ Proven track record fixing broken Zoho setups ✅ Clean, scalable, automation-first builds ✅ Clear documentation + training included ✅ Available for long-term system ownership 🚀 Let’s Fix Your Zoho System If you're not sure what’s broken… 📩 Message me “SYSTEM AUDIT” I’ll review your Zoho setup and show you: - What’s not working - What’s missing - What needs to be fixed first. No guesswork. Just clarity. Or click INVITE TO JOB and let’s build you a system that actually works. #Zoho #ZohoCRM #ZohoOne #ZohoCreator #ZohoConsultant #ZohoExpert #ZohoAutomation #ZohoImplementation #ZohoCRMSetup #ZohoCRMCustomization #ZohoCRMIntegration #ZohoCRMWorkflow #ZohoCRMDeveloper #ZohoCRMExpert #ZohoCRMAutomation #ZohoBlueprint #ZohoDeluge #ZohoFlow #ZohoAnalytics #ZohoBooks #ZohoDesk #ZohoSalesIQ #ZohoCampaigns #ZohoMarketingAutomation #ZohoForms #ZohoInventory #ZohoProjects #ZohoSign #ZohoSubscriptions #ZohoCommerce #CRM #CRMAutomation #CRMConsultant #CRMExpert #SalesAutomation #LeadManagement #BusinessAutomation #WorkflowAutomation #SystemAutomation #APIIntegration #Zapier #Make #ZohoCRM #ZohoOne #ZohoCreator #ZohoExpert #ZohoConsultant #ZohoCRMExpert #ZohoDeveloper #ZohoAutomation #ZohoImplementation #ZohoCRMSetup #ZohoCRMAutomation #ZohoCustomization #ZohoCRMIntegration #ZohoWorkflowAutomation #ZohoBlueprint #ZohoDeluge #ZohoFlow #ZohoAnalytics #ZohoBooks #ZohoDesk #ZohoSalesIQ #ZohoCampaigns #ZohoMarketingAutomation #ZohoForms #ZohoInventory #ZohoProjects #ZohoSign #ZohoSubscriptions #ZohoCommerce #CRMSetup #CRMAutomation #CRMConsultant #CRMExpert #CRMImplementation #CRMIntegration #SalesAutomation #LeadManagement #LeadAutomation #BusinessAutomation #WorkflowAutomation #ProcessAutomation #SystemAutomation #AutomationExpert #APIIntegration #ZapierIntegration #MakeIntegration #DataMigration #CRMOptimization #BusinessSystems #AutomationSystems #ZohoCRMSpecialist #ZohoCRMConsultant #ZohoCRMDeveloper #ZohoCRMImplementation #ZohoCRMIntegration #ZohoCRMCustomization #ZohoCRMWorkflow #ZohoCRMBlueprint #ZohoCRMDeluge #ZohoCRMSetupService #ZohoCRMOptimization #ZohoCRMStrategy #ZohoCRMSystem #ZohoCRMPlatform #ZohoCRMTools #ZohoAutomationExpert #ZohoAutomationConsultant #ZohoAutomationFreelancer #ZohoAutomationServices #ZohoBusinessAutomation #ZohoSystemSetup #ZohoSystemOptimization #ZohoSystemIntegration #ZohoProcessAutomation #ZohoWorkflowSetup #ZohoWorkflowDesign #ZohoWorkflowExpert #ZohoFlowAutomation #ZohoAPIIntegration #ZohoThirdPartyIntegration #ZohoDataMigration #ZohoDataCleanup #ZohoDataManagement #ZohoReporting #ZohoDashboard #ZohoAnalyticsExpert #ZohoBooksIntegration #ZohoFinanceAutomation #ZohoInvoiceAutomation #ZohoSubscriptionManagement #ZohoClientPortal #ZohoVendorPortal #ZohoCustomApp #ZohoCreatorDeveloper #ZohoCreatorExpert #ZohoCreatorApp #ZohoCreatorPortal #ZohoLowCode #ZohoBusiness

  • Zoho CRM
  • Zoho Books
  • Zoho Desk
  • Zoho Creator
  • Zoho Platform
  • Zoho Recruit
  • Zoho Projects
  • Zoho Analytics
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • CRM Automation
  • Automation
  • Email Automation
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Email Campaign
  • Zoho Survey
  • CRM Development
  • Zoho Sprints
  • CRM Software
  • Lead Capture
  • Lead Capture Page
Aleksandar J.

Veles, North Macedonia

$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I'm Aleksandar Janushev a Top Rated IT Operations & Support Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting end users, managing cloud infrastructure, and keeping businesses running smoothly. My background includes working at enterprise-level companies (Seavus / Avenga , Qinshift , Scotch & Soda B.V , Deutsche Glasfaser , Sunrise.) where I was responsible for mission-critical IT systems 🎧 Helpdesk & End-User Support — Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 technical support for Windows environments — Remote troubleshooting, diagnosis & resolution (hardware + software) — Laptop/desktop setup, configuration & performance optimization — Fast response time with clear, jargon-free communication — Service Now deployments ☁️ Microsoft 365 & Cloud Administration — Full Microsoft 365 / Office 365 tenant administration & architecture — Azure AD / Entra ID, hybrid identity & cloud integration — Tenant-to-tenant & on-premise to cloud migrations — Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint & license management 🔒 Security & Endpoint Management — Microsoft Intune device deployment & management — Microsoft Defender implementation & security hardening — Conditional Access, compliance policies & risk mitigation — DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM & DMARC configuration 🖥️ Infrastructure & Systems — Windows Server & Active Directory (on-prem & hybrid) — VPN & network connectivity support — Infrastructure design, monitoring & incident resolution — Technical documentation & process improvement 📧 Email & Collaboration — Google Workspace → Microsoft 365 migrations (zero data loss) — Mail flow configuration & advanced troubleshooting — Domain management & optimization I hold a Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification and a Computer Science degree from International Slavic University. I'm fluent in English and respond within hours — not days. Whether you need someone to jump on an urgent issue, manage your M365 environment ongoing, or migrate your entire organization to the cloud — I've done it, and I'll do it right. Let's solve your IT problems today.

  • Windows 10 Administration
  • WordPress Theme
  • Computer Maintenance
  • Administrative Support
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • Web Development
  • Windows 7 Administration
  • WordPress
  • WordPress Plugin
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Azure DevOps
  • Office 365
  • DNS
  • Computer Operating System
  • Android
Aaditya S.

Sawai Madhopur, India

$9/hr
5.0
16 jobs

#Microsoft365 #Office365 #Intune #EntraID #AzureAD #ExchangeOnline #Helpdesk #ITSupport #MSP #DeviceManagement #ActiveDirectory #AWS #Azure #VMware #WindowsServer #RMM #ConnectWise #NinjaRMM #Kaseya #Atera #ServiceNow #GoogleWorkspace #IPCamera #CCTV #VideoSurveillance #NVR #RTSP #ONVIF #Hikvision #Dahua Microsoft Certified IT Professional with 7+ years of experience in IT Support, Microsoft 365, Cloud Administration, MSP Operations, and Infrastructure Management. Key Expertise: • IT Helpdesk Support (L1 / L2) • User Onboarding & Offboarding • Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration • Exchange Online & Email Migration • Azure AD / Entra ID / Intune Device Management • Active Directory & Group Policy Administration • AWS / Azure Cloud Administration • Windows Server Administration (2012–2022) • VMware, Hyper-V & Virtualization • Endpoint & Device Management • Backup Solutions (Veeam, Acronis, Unitrends) • Security Management (SonicWall, Sophos, Meraki) • VPN Configuration & Network Troubleshooting • Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) • ConnectWise, SolarWinds, ManageEngine, NinjaRMM, Kaseya, Atera • ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, Zendesk, Freshservice • Google Workspace Administration & Migration • Zoom, Slack, Jira & Confluence Support • IP Camera Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting • CCTV, NVR, DVR & Video Surveillance Support • RTSP Stream & ONVIF Configuration • Camera Connectivity, Remote Access & Playback Troubleshooting • VMS Monitoring & Security Camera Management • Hikvision, Dahua, Axis & UniFi Protect Support Why Hire Me? ✔ 7+ Years of IT & MSP Experience ✔ Fast Response & Reliable Support ✔ Microsoft 365, Cloud & Infrastructure Expert ✔ Strong Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Skills ✔ Security-Focused & SLA-Driven Support ✔ Clear Communication & Detailed Documentation ✔ 24/7 Camera Monitoring, CCTV/NVR Management & Home Automation Support ✔ Microsoft 365 Technical Writer | SOPs, Knowledge Base Articles, User Guides & SEO Content ✔ Available for Long-Term and Ongoing Support I help businesses reduce downtime, improve productivity, secure their IT infrastructure, and maintain reliable surveillance systems.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows Server
  • AWS Cloud9
  • Microsoft Office
  • Server
  • Backup Administration
  • Firewall
  • Acronis
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Windows 11 Administration
  • Windows 10 Administration

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8 Tips for Help Desk and Tech Support Success

Tackling the more technical side of customer service can be tricky at times. When customers need a more specific solution to a tech challenge, there’s value in knowing how to resolve the problem in the fastest, most effective way. While many of the same core principles of customer service apply, help desk and tech support often require a more specialized touch to master.

It’s worth noting that many companies roll the help desk and tech support roles together. In general, however, help desk is most frequently considered the first line of defense for handling initial customer contact and more easily remedied tech issues, while tech support is the more specialized second tier that tougher problems get escalated to for resolutions that require deeper expertise.

A customer support ticket that comes in through phone, email, or any other channel your team uses will most often hit the help desk, where an agent will work to resolve the issue or gauge whether it needs to be escalated higher up the knowledge ladder. If it’s a simple solution—for example, if a customer purchased a product that’s missing a key component and they’d like a replacement part it’ll get resolved at the help desk level.

If a customer is experiencing more in-depth problems with a product that help desk doesn’t have a workable solution for, however, their inquiry would be bumped up to tech support. For example, if a device is acting unusual and normal steps to reboot or reset the device aren’t working, an agent with more intimate technical knowhow on the product can help tackle the problem.

Depending on your company, your products, and your team makeup, help desk and tech support might be either consolidated into one role or broken down further into a larger number of tiers or departments for each role or product line.

Whatever your approach, here’s a selection of top tips to help boost the techie side of your customer support team.

1) Identify and evaluate the problem level

Customer issues of a more technical nature can run the gamut in terms of complexity and ease of resolution, which is why it’s important to pinpoint the problem immediately and quickly evaluate whether it’s something that can potentially be solved with a simple fix. On one end of the spectrum, a customer might simply need instructions on how to recover a lost password or directions to return a defective product for replacement. On the upper end, they might need to troubleshoot an unexpected device failure or report a software-halting glitch they’ve encountered that’s never been seen before.

Directing customers to helpful resources—like video tutorials, step-by-step instructions, and user forums—that provide immediate answers to common tech problems can be a great way to speed things along. However, it’s also useful to identify more complex issues early on so they can be routed to team members with the proper expertise to solve them.

2) Gauge the customer’s technical level

Using intuition and clues from the conversation or correspondence, it’s helpful to try to identify the customer’s level of tech savviness in order to determine the best way to help them. For some customers, something that might seem like a simple fix could be a lot more complicated if they’re not technically inclined. Conversely, a customer with a greater level of technical knowhow may interact more fluidly and get the solution they need from speaking with an agent that has more specialized expertise on the matter.

Cable and Wi-Fi connectivity problems are a common example. A tech-savvy customer might figure out a fix quickly with access to your company’s knowledge base, while other casual users might be flustered over the thought of even hunting around for the reset button.

Figuring out a customer’s level of technical expertise makes it easier to point your team’s response in the right direction.

3) Check for previous support tickets

It’s not uncommon for many customers who experience technical issues to encounter some of the same problems—or even related ones—more than once. Looking up any prior support tickets logged for a particular customer can give helpful clues that may help speed the process along, which is a good thing for everyone involved. Previous tickets may have notes that let you direct customers to a better solution or fast-track them to the right department to better solve their issues.

4) Take detailed, useful ticket notes on every interaction

Agents don’t have to write a book on every customer, but keeping detailed notes that shine light onto the problem, their unique situation, the proposed solution, and the end result can be invaluable—both for tracking common issues and for helping customers who reach out repeatedly with similar issues. Customer service software solutions like Zendesk, Salesforce, and Desk can make the process of tracking tickets and keeping good customer data organized much easier.

5) Direct customers to self-service solutions like Q&A, forums, and video

Cultivating a variety of self-service options that provide solutions to common problems can be a powerful way to cut down on the time spent on individual support tickets. Since many customers prefer to find an answer on their own, directing them to the right resources can save everyone time and energy.

The value here is in creating the best resources possible for the most common issues raised by customers, then offering several different formats for a la carte self-service troubleshooting. Some customers may respond best to a guided video walkthrough. Others may respond better to Q&A text or a searchable customer forum. Give them options to explore, and leave the door open for further direct assistance if needed.

6) Keep solutions clear and easy to understand

Any solutions you offer to customers, especially if they are pre-created, should be as clear to follow as possible. Avoid getting too technical, keep things short, and whenever it makes sense to do so, take customers through the solution step-by-step. It’s also wise to gather feedback on the quality of any problem-solving materials you create, so you can continue to fine-tune them to best suit customers’ needs and technical ability levels.

7) Make it easy for customers to follow up

Nobody likes getting what seems to be a good solution to their problem only to find that it doesn’t actually solve it—after they’ve already hung up or waited hours for an email response. This can be particularly frustrating, spurring some customers to give up entirely and remain unsatisfied with your company’s product or service. To avoid this, make sure customers are given a quick way to follow up if their issue persists and requires further assistance, whether that’s a direct phone line to the agent who helped them initially or an email address. This pairs well with assurances that their further support requests will be fast-tracked if needed.

8) Be prepared to escalate tougher support requests

Agents who serve as the first point of contact for tech-centric customer support inquiries should become experts at gauging the difficulty level of a request, so they can be prepared to escalate the support ticket to the appropriate team members with the right expertise and skill to troubleshoot more involved customer challenges. Successful help desk and tech support is all about tackling challenges as they come and finding ways to make life easier for customers while solving their high-tech troubles in a hurry. Paired with different support options and the right approach from your team, these tips will help ease some of the strain that can come from juggling tech snafus and other challenges that might arise.