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She has a command to write on call center software and new technologies used in contactcenters. Jack is also Founder & CEO of FM Outsource, an award-winning digital customer service outsourcing solution. Jack is a regular public speaker on customer service/experience, AI, and automation.
“Our partnership with RCDA places global companies in the best position to quickly hire and assess the best talent in the call center industry (and other industries) in order to hire their next generation of leaders and grow their company to new heights,” he said. Since starting Atlanta-based Robert C. About Robert C. Davis and Associates.
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