Results-oriented Customer Service Manager with expertise in team management and process improvement.
Skilled in enhancing customer relations and optimizing service operations. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities have led to the development of strategies that boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Transformed customer service departments into efficient, high-performing teams that drive company growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Manager
Aromatic Fragrances International
Cartersville, GA
08.2020 - Current
Lead the company-wide Nonconformance reporting system, maintaining accuracy in Excel and presenting biweekly performance data to company ownership.
Manage all carrier claims with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and LTL partners while resolving accessorial charge disputes, generating $482,917.65 in cost savings since 2020.
Drive department performance that consistently operates approximately 40% under budget annually while maintaining service quality.
Recruit, hire, train, and coach customer service staff while maintaining the lowest employee turnover rate in the company.
Partner with Logistics, Quality Control, Production, and R&D leadership to resolve operational challenges and improve cross-department processes.
Oversee new customer onboarding, including account setup, documentation, and resale tax exemption compliance.
Divisional Coordinator
YANMAR America
Adairsville, GA
07.2017 - 07.2020
Supported international customers and distributors selling CHP/GHP systems with VRF technology and marine propulsion systems.
Processed and managed domestic and global orders while maintaining accurate annual sales forecasts.
Designed and implemented a North American customer onboarding program and presented it to global leadership at Yanmar headquarters in Japan.
Managed customer escalations and complex service issues, strengthening long-term client relationships.
Resolved inventory discrepancies in Oracle and developed an Excel-based tracking tool to improve inventory accuracy and reporting.
Collaborated with the Accounting Controller and banking partners during financial audits to ensure compliance and accurate documentation.
Customer Service Specialist
CarMax Auto Finance
Kennesaw, GA
06.2015 - 07.2017
Handled 120+ inbound calls daily, assisting customers with repossession avoidance, insurance claims, and credit reporting concerns.
Led the specialized department supporting families after a customer's death, managing sensitive retitling processes and vehicle returns.
Trained and onboarded new hires while conducting monthly mentoring sessions to improve compliance and customer service performance.
Recognized for balancing efficiency and empathy while resolving high-stress customer situations.
Office Manager / Customer Service Training Manager
Two Men and a Truck
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supervisor & Trainer (Account Security)
AppleCare
01.2009 - 01.2015
HR Recruiter & DOT Collector
2Work Staffing
01.2014 - 12.2014
Skills
Customer retention
High-volume call management
Customer relations
Conflict resolution
Escalation management
Process improvement
Quality control
Team leadership
Employee development
Retention strategies
Performance coaching
One-on-one management
Cross-functional collaboration
Department operations
Strategic budgeting
Forecasting and analysis
Forecasting models
Data reporting
Dashboard creation
Policy implementation
Software adaptation
Timeline
Customer Service Manager
Aromatic Fragrances International
08.2020 - Current
Divisional Coordinator
YANMAR America
07.2017 - 07.2020
Customer Service Specialist
CarMax Auto Finance
06.2015 - 07.2017
Office Manager / Customer Service Training Manager