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Ruan B.

Top-Rated Plus | Customer Support & Workflow Automation Specialist

I help businesses create structured, professional, and scalable customer communication systems. With over 8 years of experience in customer support and operations, I specialize in optimizing helpdesks, refining brand tone of voice, and reducing manual admin through smart no-code automation. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, I bring both operational awareness and hands-on execution to businesses that care about clarity, consistency, and customer experience. Before freelancing full-time, I managed retail operations — giving me a deep understanding of customer behavior, service standards, and internal workflow structure. I don’t just answer tickets. I improve how support functions. 🔹 Customer Support Optimization • Managing and organizing high-volume email & live chat support • SLA tracking and response structure improvement • Creating structured macros and saved replies • Knowledge base refinement • Escalation handling & conflict resolution • Support workflow organization within CRM systems Your support should feel calm, consistent, and professional — not reactive. 🔹 CRM & Workflow Automation (No-Code) • Zendesk and CRM structuring & optimization • Ticket tagging, categorization & workflow triggers • Jotform form building with conditional logic • Automated data routing & process streamlining • Reducing repetitive manual admin through smart automation • Clean data management for smoother operations I focus on building workflows that reduce friction — for both your team and your customers. 🔹 Tone of Voice & Written Communication • Refining customer-facing responses • Developing consistent brand-aligned support messaging • Improving clarity, structure, and professionalism in written communication • Internal communication polishing Clear communication builds trust. Consistency builds brand authority. If you're looking for someone who understands both customer experience and the structure behind it — and who can improve how your support system communicates and operates — let’s connect.

🇿🇦Johannesburg, South Africa$18/hr100% JSS5.00 (6)Since Feb 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.1k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#45,939 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#262 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.1k

Last 6 months: $6.3k

World#39,988 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#233 / 2,548
Total earnings
$69k

Billed in all: $71k

World#57,527 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#292 / 2,548
Per project
$9.8k

$6.3k in the last 6 months

World#16,270 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#90 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#683 / 2,548
Projects in all
7

Across 8 contracts

38% fixed62% hourly
World#236,188 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,269 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$71.2k+$1.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$70k$71k$72kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 8% in English

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #244Customer Engagement1,530 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 16%
  3. #249Customer Onboarding1,245 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #8Top 20%
  4. #280Ticketing System1,296 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #5Top 22%
  5. #358Communication Etiquette1,807 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #3Top 20%
  6. #425Product Knowledge2,128 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 20%
  7. #804Management Skills6,116 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #11Top 13%
  8. #1,388English17,148 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #25Top 8%