Customer service professional seeking a management role. Skilled in training staff and establishing rapport with clients. Self-motivated with exceptional communication and computer capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
DSW, Inc.
Peoria, AZ
10.2013 - 12.2014
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
Shared best practices for sales and customer service with associates to help improve the store’s efficiency.
Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member, by consistently coaching and guiding associates on a daily basis.
Sales Associate
DSW, Inc.
Desert Ridge- Phoenix, AZ
11.2009 - 10.2013
Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy.
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
Trained all newly hired sales associates each quarter on cash register procedures and policies
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including remerchandising product and cleaning the store.
Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases, as well as carefully introducing customers to the new technology the company was using
Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
Labor Relations Assistant
Compass Group, Inc
Charlotte, NC
07.2007 - 08.2009
Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations for unionized locations.
Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers in regards to collective bargaining agreements and upcoming union activity.
Conducted employment verifications and investigations.
Prepared, maintained and distributed all collective bargaining agreements.
Managed the healthcare programs for the union workers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology: Apparel Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
1998
Skills
Merchandising efficiency; Ability to receive and process freight in a timely manner
Ability to listen actively, while providing feedback in a positive manner
Natural leader; coaching and training constructively
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Adherence to high customer service standards
Effective workflow management
Effective problem solver
Excellent time management skills
Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task
Skilled trainer
Timeline
Assistant Manager
DSW, Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2014
Sales Associate
DSW, Inc.
11.2009 - 10.2013
Labor Relations Assistant
Compass Group, Inc
07.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Textile Technology: Apparel Management
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