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Andrew Bennett

Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Back office and customer support leader with a background in order entry, quotes, returns, logistics coordination, and customer issue resolution. Brings value through staff training, interdepartmental collaboration, and workflow improvement efforts that help improve service quality, reduce delays, and keep daily operations running efficiently.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Customer Support Specialist

norelem
Greenville, SC
04.2024 - 10.2026
  • Managed customer support cases for norelem industrial components, ensuring prompt resolution through phone and email.
  • Resolved customer inquiries for norelem industrial components through phone and email channels.
  • Supported customers with service and technical requests through phone, email, and chat.
  • Processed orders, entered quotes, and handled returns in norelem customer service systems.
  • Recorded customer interactions and transactions in CRM system.
  • Maintained detailed CRM records for customer interactions and transactions.
  • Coordinated delivery status updates with logistics and sales teams for norelem accounts.
  • Aligned delivery updates between logistics and sales teams to support norelem account activity.
  • Reviewed technical catalogs and internal references to answer product questions accurately.
  • Used technical catalogs and internal references to provide accurate product guidance.
  • Researched available data sources to identify root causes of issues.
  • Analyzed available data sources to determine root causes of issues.
  • Trained new support staff on norelem processes and effective customer communication to enhance service quality.
  • Prepared new support staff on norelem procedures and customer communication standards.

Sales Support Specialist

The Whitaker Company
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Followed up on web leads, pre-qualified contacts, and converted potential customers into 150+ sales appointments monthly.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop and execute promotional campaigns, increasing customer engagement.
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts and existing customers.
  • Cultivated and maintained business relationships by professionally addressing partner and customer needs, enhancing overall satisfaction.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Developed working knowledge of CRM to effectively track sales leads and activities.
  • Coordinated timely responses to client inquiries and requests. and resources to handle special client requests.

Customer Service Lead

The Whitaker Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Promoted to team lead of customer service for displaying outstanding enthusiasm and remaining calm in extremely trying situations.
  • Supervised daily customer service operations, providing guidance to staff and enhancing service delivery.
  • Trained, oversaw, and mentored new team members to strengthen performance and job expertise.
  • Demonstrated ownership by resolving challenging situations and asking in-depth questions to uncover customer needs.
  • Initiated customer interactions to understand their needs and provide assistance. and listened closely to problems described to determine solutions.
  • Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction through strategies that addressed needs and resolved concerns effectively.

Purchasing Assistant

The Whitaker Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Processed purchase orders for Whitaker Company inventory and office supplies.
  • Maintained consistent email communication suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Monitored inventory levels and flagged replenishment needs for procurement review.
  • Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
  • Maintained purchasing calendars and followed up on delivery schedules.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
  • Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

The Whitaker Company
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Received incoming shipments, verified contents against records, and coordinated with proper department for distribution.
  • Operated forklifts and balers to efficiently transport outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Conducted inventory counts and audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Collaborated with customer service and purchasing teams to facilitate timely product delivery.

Inline Filler Warehouse Associate

The Whitaker Company
01.2019 - 07.2019

-Supported launch of Inline filler machine, ensuring operational readiness.

-Resolved line issues to achieve smooth production flow.

-Palletized finished products for optimized storage and streamlined shipping.

- Tracked inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels. to ensure inventory is correct.

Sony Expert

Best Buy
05.2015 - 01.2019

-achieved and consistently surpassed revenue goals through collaboration with other team leads and training of sales team

-Reviewed metrics to develop training and refine promotional strategies, driving revenue growth

-Cultivated customer loyalty by promoting repeat purchases, enhancing overall sales performance

Microsoft Expert

Best Buy
06.2011 - 05.2015

-Partnered with sales team and team leader to communicate targets, raise revenue, and improve promotional knowledge

-Exceeded team goals and collaborated with other department leaders to integrate microsoft promotions and enhance customer service initiatives.

-Analyzed data to identify trends and patterns in team performance. and created metrics to measure teams success around microsoft products and promotions.

-Trained team on microsoft promotions and metrics to enhance understanding of goals and successes.

Sales Associate

Best Buy
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2006 - 06.2011
  • Guided customers in selecting products on sales floor, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Assisted customers in finding specific items, answering inquiries, and offering product recommendations.
  • Addressed customer inquiries on product pricing and promotions, fostering informed purchasing decisions.
  • Demonstrated electronics features and clarified product differences to aid customer decision-making.
  • Completed transactions through point-of-sale systems at checkout counters.
  • Addressed customer issues by delivering professional service in-store.
  • Replenished stock on shelves and maintained organized product displays.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks on sales floor.
  • Assisted in conducting inventory counts and verifying product locations.

Sales Back Office Manager

norelem
Greenville, SC
10.2026 - Current
  • Managed order processing for norelem standard parts and customer requests.
  • Maintained ERP records for product data, pricing, and customer files.
  • Supported logistics teams with delivery tracking and shipment coordination.
  • Resolved customer inquiries through phone, email, and internal communication.
  • Organized back office workflows and prioritized daily administrative tasks.
  • Trained staff on norelem procedures, systems, and service standards.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for streamlining existing workflows while maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards across the organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chapman High School
Inman
05-2005

Skills

  • Sales performance
  • Sales strategy development
  • CRM administration
  • Order fulfillment
  • Logistics management
  • Supply chain coordination
  • ERP optimization
  • Contract management
  • Proposal development
  • Research diligence
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Performance evaluation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Department collaboration
  • Training mentorship
  • Leadership development
  • Onboarding processes
  • Inventory control
  • Data-driven decision making

Timeline

Sales Back Office Manager

norelem
10.2026 - Current

Senior Customer Support Specialist

norelem
04.2024 - 10.2026

Sales Support Specialist

The Whitaker Company
01.2023 - 04.2024

Customer Service Lead

The Whitaker Company
01.2022 - 01.2023

Purchasing Assistant

The Whitaker Company
01.2021 - 01.2022

Shipping and Receiving Associate

The Whitaker Company
07.2019 - 01.2021

Inline Filler Warehouse Associate

The Whitaker Company
01.2019 - 07.2019

Sony Expert

Best Buy
05.2015 - 01.2019

Microsoft Expert

Best Buy
06.2011 - 05.2015

Sales Associate

Best Buy
10.2006 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Chapman High School
Andrew Bennett