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AALIYAH CANNADY

Boston,MA

Summary

Personable Customer Service Associate dedicated to providing highest level of customer service. Outgoing, and efficient with capacity to multi-task in fast-paced environments. Professional under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

MassHealth
Boston, MA
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Customer Service Agent

Greyhound Bus Lines
Boston, MA
11.2015 - 02.2020
  • Greeted customers entering the terminal to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
  • Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments
  • Monitored cash drawer in checkout station to ensure adequate cash supply
  • Answered calls addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of the ticket counter
  • Set up and explained new memberships
  • Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility
  • Educated customers how to use company systems, complete forms and obtain desired services.
  • Resolved customer issues every shift by researching and exploring answers, implementing solutions and escalating unresolved problems to upper management.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Adapted to new applications and maintained knowledge of current technologies.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Boston, MA
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Greeted customers to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone
  • Recommended, selected, helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing
  • Set up and explained new membership contracts
  • Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business
  • Skilled using cash register including processing sales discounts and refunds.
  • Assisted with price verifications and implemented adjustments for discounts or promotions.
  • Engaged customers on phone by greeting them, answering questions on products or services and asking questions to identify needs.
  • Processed purchases and handled payment transactions using POS system.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlestown High School
Charlestown, MA
2014

Skills

  • Trusted key holder
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • MS Windows proficient
  • Proficient in cash management
  • Quick learner
  • Employee training
  • Trip planning
  • Excellent time management
  • Conflict mediation
  • Technologically savvy
  • Organizational strengths

reference(s)

  • three references available upon request 

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

MassHealth
12.2021 - Current

Customer Service Agent

Greyhound Bus Lines
11.2015 - 02.2020

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
05.2014 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Charlestown High School
AALIYAH CANNADY