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Carolyn Williams

Manhattan,IL

Summary

6+ years' experience as a Team Lead with SMS (Lessen) for multiple shifts, including weekend evenings and overnight. Assist team members with creating, following up and completing work orders for most SMS/Lessen accounts, including assessing, responding to escalations, and reviewing and approval of affiliate proposals. Currently address / assist all SMS / Lessen accounts that require attention during the overnight shift. Work with all levels of SMS / Lessen teams to ensure SOPs and client expectations are being met. Effective communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette and ability to multi-task. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complicated information into plain English. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Interactive Client, Adobe Writer, Outlook, and Lotus Notes. Ability to solve problems independently, to prioritize effectively and to handle confidential information. Functions well as a team member and can implement and follow strategy and policy as set by company. Results-driven Services Team Lead recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in customer service management, process optimization, and team motivation. Key soft skills include effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities which ensure excellence in managing team operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Shared Services, Team Lead

SMS Assist (Lessen)
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Train, develop and manage members of the Shared Services TEAM
  • Monitor the daily performance of reporting team members to ensure they remain in accordance with agreed KPI’s and SLA’s
  • Ensure teams are following the guidelines of the SMS / Lessen employment expectations
  • Play a key relationship building role both as an internal liaison between other departments and as a key contact for external customers
  • Foster a positive team environment
  • Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
  • Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

Retail Channel Administration Associate – Team Lead

NJW Associates for Cubic Transportation Systems
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 09.2017
  • Assistant to the Retail Channel Supervisor
  • Provide direction and guidance to the Retail Channel / Retail Support team
  • Assist Retail Channel Supervisor with specialty projects and merchant campaigns and recruitment
  • Generate reports as needed and requested for all merchants
  • Monitor accounts and notify merchants of and actively pursue default payments
  • Assist help desk, call center and Retail Channel / Retail Support Associates with escalated retailer / merchant issues and other daily needs
  • Create marketing and sales materials used to recruit additional merchants
  • Responsible for invoice creation for supplies and inventory provided to merchants
  • Process funds received from merchants for supply orders and defaulted payments
  • All team administrative requirements, i.e., creation of docs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Publisher and Adobe flyers, booklets and materials, mailings, e-mail blasts
  • Continue to perform all responsibilities of a Retail Channel / Retail Support Associate
  • Heavy data entry and analysis of reports
  • Use of Outlook, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Service Now, Interaction Client, Metrix Server, Pivotal CRM, SAP, ABP and Nextfare Central Service software applications daily.

Sales Analyst / Customer Support / E-Commerce Specialist

Mblock & sons
Bedford Park, IL
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Handling and processing of order entries via EDI transmissions and manual data entry
  • Manual updates of ASN and invoice submission via EDI transmission
  • Processed daily DTC – direct to customer purchase order requests via EDI and manual data entry
  • Answered inquiries and assisted clients and clients end users via phone and email correspondence
  • Entered customer orders, verify, and assign freight as required into JDE 9.0 data entry operating system
  • Generated proforma and purchase order invoices
  • Worked directly with AR regarding customers’ accounts
  • Processed customer claims for return and damaged product
  • Processed employee purchase order requests including taxing and invoicing
  • Monitored and manually updated available percentages for customer’s invoices and report via Commerce inventory sites
  • Worked directly with sales representatives to set up customers cross- reference tables, CPL (customer purchasing ledgers) and inventory feeds via EDI transmissions
  • Heavy data entry and analysis of reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

B.E. Mays
Chicago, IL
01-1992

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Strong leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Schedule Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team building
  • Customer Service

References

Available Upon Request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shared Services, Team Lead

SMS Assist (Lessen)
01.2018 - Current

Retail Channel Administration Associate – Team Lead

NJW Associates for Cubic Transportation Systems
07.2013 - 09.2017

Sales Analyst / Customer Support / E-Commerce Specialist

Mblock & sons
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

B.E. Mays
Carolyn Williams