Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Benjamin Dunning

Sellwood Pet Supply
Portland,OR
12
years of professional experience

Customer Service Associate/Staff Lead with experience supporting international shipping, packaging, design and printing, and private mail boxes. Resolves customer complaints across multiple agencies and keeps mail and package flow organized for a busy retail service counter. Builds calm, helpful customer interactions while balancing front-line service with staff lead duties.

Work History

Buyer/Customer Service Representative

5 Years 4 Months
Sellwood Pet Supply | 04.2021 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize purchasing strategies and inventory levels.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
  • Processed cash and card transactions accurately, ensuring swift customer service.
  • Collaborated with pet owners to address behavioral issues, Dietary needs and develop effective training strategies.

Mail Carrier

5 Years 9 Months
United States Postal Service, USPS | 06.2015 - 03.2021
  • Delivered mail and packages efficiently to residential and commercial customers.
  • Maintained accurate delivery schedules, ensuring timely service across routes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Managed inventory of delivery supplies, optimizing usage and reducing waste.

Customer service associate/Staff lead

5 Months
The Ups store | 08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted customers in resolving complex issues related to international shipping, packaging, design, printing, and private mailboxes
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints regarding shipping issues across multiple agencies
  • Organized and sorted customers' mail and packages into our mailbox system
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution.

Education

GED

City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 02.2009

Skills

Customer service
Conflict resolution
Team training
Staff supervision
Inventory control
Merchandising
Cash handling
POS operation
Mail and package processing

Accomplishments

  • I was promoted to buyer from cashier at Sellwood Pet Supply and was made responsible for ordering from several different Vendors.
  • I was promoted from CCA to a full time carrier with my own mail route at USPS

Timeline

Buyer/Customer Service Representative

Sellwood Pet Supply
04.2021 - CurrentRead More

Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2015 - 03.2021Read More

Customer service associate/Staff lead

The Ups store
08.2014 - 01.2015Read More

City College of San Francisco

GED
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Benjamin Dunning