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Chequita Runnels

Memphis,TN

Summary

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Handle tax cases and close them in accurate timeframe.

Cashier

Walmart
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Warehouse Packer

Nike Warehouse
03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
  • Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Verified items packaged and address on boxes matched customer order invoices to avoid shipping errors.
  • Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
  • Reduced damaged items rate by ensuring proper packaging and securing materials within boxes.
  • Increased order accuracy by meticulously following picking lists and double-checking packed items.
  • Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
  • Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
  • Placed, tagged, and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
  • Successfully met daily packing quotas while remaining focused on quality control measures throughout each shift.
  • Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.

Office Associate

Crystal Palace
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Organized office events to boost morale and foster positive working relationships among colleagues.
  • Collaborated inter-departmentally to assist with workflow and gather reports and data.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and maintaining trust within the office.
  • Processed incoming correspondence promptly while maintaining an organized workspace.
  • Kept business, customer, and financial records current and accurate to stay on top of changing information and avoid lost data.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.

Customer Service Supervisor

Walmart
02.2012 - 01.2017
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.
  • Enhanced team productivity through regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services, effectively communicating changes to the team for seamless customer support.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in navigating challenging customer scenarios and finding solutions that met their needs as well as aligned with company policies.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Managed escalated calls with diplomacy, successfully deescalating situations while ensuring satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.

Education

No Degree - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
03-2028

High School Diploma -

JOB CORPS ACADEMY
Memphis, TN
12-2005

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Call center experience
  • Computer proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Complaint handling
  • Payment processing
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Paperwork processing

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
05.2023 - Current

Cashier

Walmart
09.2020 - 04.2023

Warehouse Packer

Nike Warehouse
03.2019 - 04.2022

Office Associate

Crystal Palace
01.2017 - 02.2019

Customer Service Supervisor

Walmart
02.2012 - 01.2017

No Degree - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

JOB CORPS ACADEMY
Chequita Runnels