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ABNER CRUZ

Summary

Customer Support Specialist with 10+ years of experience in tech and SaaS environments, focused on delivering user-first support across multiple channels. Experienced in streamlining processes using AI tools, surfacing user insights, and collaborating cross-functionally with product teams. Comfortable working with tools like Zendesk, HubSpot, Paddle, Postman, Figma, and Amplitude to support both users and internal operations. Known for being a fast learner, strong team player, and advocate for continuous improvement and clear communication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Support Champion

Craft Docs
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead projects to optimize internal documentation, Help Center content, and support workflows for greater efficiency and consistency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to surface bugs, feature insights, and user behavior trends based on in-app activity and ticket analysis.
  • Use support data to identify knowledge gaps and improve resolution times, self-service content, and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Support subscription-related workflows and help integrate knowledge into AI and automation tools.

Customer Experience Specialist

Agoda
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Delivered post-sales support to guests, hotels, and partners via phone and email
  • Managed multilingual cases in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Consistently ranked high in customer satisfaction and resolution rates

Customer Support Agent

SumUp, Payment Solutions
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided support across email, chat, and phone for merchants using mobile card readers
  • Diagnosed technical and account-related issues across the app and hardware
  • Advocated for users by documenting bugs and usability pain points

Tier 2 AppleCare Advisor

Concentrix Brasil
02.2015 - 07.2016
  • Specialized in Tier 2 support for iOS, assisting both customers and Tier 1 agents
  • Handled hardware evaluations and escalated software troubleshooting

Tier 1 AppleCare Advisor

Atento Brasil S/A
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Delivered iOS support via phone, including account, login, and data troubleshooting
  • Routed hardware repair cases and maintained high first-contact resolution

Bilingual Support Agent (Expedia Brasil)

Teleperformance CRM S/A
08.2013 - 02.2014
  • Offered pre- and post-sales support for Expedia's Brazilian customers
  • Assisted in hotel, car, and airfare bookings in both Portuguese and English

Education

Bachelor - Languages and Literature

Universidade de São Paulo – USP - FFLCH

Skills

    Customer Support

  • Email, chat, and phone support
  • Tier 1 & Tier 2 technical assistance
  • Post-sales and subscription management
  • Troubleshooting (accounts, mobile apps, hardware)
  • AI & Process Optimization

  • Workflow automation using AI tools (eg, ChatGPT)
  • Prompt engineering
  • Internal process improvement
  • Support content generation
  • Design & Content

  • Figma (YouTube thumbnails, visual assets)
  • Aseprite
  • Filmora
  • Help Center visuals
  • Visual communication and layout basics
  • Tools & Platforms

  • Zendesk
  • HubSpot
  • Paddle
  • Postman
  • Amplitude
  • TablePlus
  • AppleCare systems
  • Internal CMS and ticketing tools
  • Communication & Collaboration

  • Strong team player
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • User empathy
  • Feedback reporting
  • Documentation and knowledge base writing
  • Technical Proficiency

  • Windows OS
  • macOS & iOS systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Web and mobile app environments
  • Basic API testing (Postman)
  • Basic database querying (TablePlus)
  • Strengths

  • Fast learner
  • Proactive
  • Detail-oriented
  • Calm under pressure
  • Collaborative mindset
  • User advocate

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Games
  • Reading
  • Music Production
  • Concerts

Timeline

Customer Support Champion

Craft Docs
07.2022 - Current

Customer Experience Specialist

Agoda
10.2017 - 06.2022

Customer Support Agent

SumUp, Payment Solutions
02.2017 - 08.2017

Tier 2 AppleCare Advisor

Concentrix Brasil
02.2015 - 07.2016

Tier 1 AppleCare Advisor

Atento Brasil S/A
02.2014 - 01.2015

Bilingual Support Agent (Expedia Brasil)

Teleperformance CRM S/A
08.2013 - 02.2014

Bachelor - Languages and Literature

Universidade de São Paulo – USP - FFLCH
ABNER CRUZ