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Binyam (Ben) Tesfagaber

Business Professional
Orlando,Florida

Summary

With over 10+ years of experience in a front facing a customer service environment, I am able to adapt and think quickly on my feet to ensure the customer/client is always left with a positive experience while also maximizing return.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Valet Attendant/Supervisor

Towne Park
08.2011 - 03.2020
  • Provide extensive customer service first and foremost allowing guests to become comfortable in their surroundings.
  • First point of leadership on shift for employees and guests before any potential escalation.
  • Managing of 2 to 10 other employees on a per shift basis to ensure we are meeting and exceeding client expectations.
  • Used dual monitor setup to efficiently enter and maintain guest information to properly bill for services while maintaining records for employer
  • Intermediary between other departments to ensure valets are set for success.
  • Trained service staff on latest policies and procedures.
  • Prepared operational reports or records for financial reviews.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Multiple time employee of the month/recognized in monthly district letter

Sales/Stock Associate

True Religion Brand Jeans
Orlando, FL
11.2010 - 01.2012
  • In charge of accepting clothing shipments, maintaining a spreadsheet of inventory
  • Scanned received items into stores database.
  • Secured items with sensors and brought onto sales floor.
  • Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
  • Led team in sales multiple weeks despite time split between sales floor and stock duties.
  • Provided timely and effective resolutions to problems, securing clients and ensuring satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

Expedia Local Expert
Orlando, FL
07.2008 - 03.2009
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.

Education

AA - General Studies

Valencia Community College
01.2011 - 01.2012

Technical Degree - Business, Marketing

University of Central Florida
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2013 - 08.2015

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Worked along Southern Development and Construction where we researched and provided suggestions on how to improve key areas in the services strategies.
  • After submitting our findings to SDC, they informed us they would be using our suggestions and actual powerpoint presentation to better train employees.
  • Cornerstone (Service Learning Project): Led team of 4 other students in a social entrepreneurship project in which $1,071 was raised for Devereux Florida allowing 5-6 kids attend summer camps they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to.
  • Capstone: Led team of 3 other students through an industry analysis of big box retailers to identify a potential unique value proposition for our client, Target.
  • Once found, we also performed a strategic analysis of Target, which led to our strategic recommendation.
  • Nominated by lab and course professor for ‘The Great Capstone Competition’ in which we presented our idea in front of Target representatives and reached the semi-finals.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Central Florida
08.2013 - 08.2015

Technical Degree - Business, Marketing

University of Central Florida
01.2012 - 01.2015

Valet Attendant/Supervisor

Towne Park
08.2011 - 03.2020

AA - General Studies

Valencia Community College
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sales/Stock Associate

True Religion Brand Jeans
11.2010 - 01.2012

Customer Service Representative

Expedia Local Expert
07.2008 - 03.2009
Binyam (Ben) TesfagaberBusiness Professional