I have a strong background in customer service, sales and cash handling. I work well with a team and am very comfortable leading. I also possess a natural ability to work well with children. I have a high amount of patience and compassion. I thrive in a fast paced high demand atmosphere that requires quick thinking and problem solving. I am very organized and detail oriented. Multitasking and administrative tasks are where I show a lot of strength as well.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Internet Repair Customer Service Rep
Charter Communications Inc
06.2023 - Current
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Leveled up within One year from Rep 1 to Rep 2
Received Bronze Award Dec 2023
Active on the Rec Team since Feb 2024
Work from home opportunity since February 2024
Paraprofessional Teacher
DODEA Schools
09.2020 - 04.2023
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Took class attendance and recorded absences.
Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
Regular Babysitter
Self Employed Services
03.2018 - 09.2020
Worked to keep home areas neat and tidy.
Occupied and entertained children with age-appropriate games, toys, movies and coloring books.
Reacted quickly in emergency situations and used good judgment under stress.
Supervised children and activities while exhibiting safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
Assisted with bathroom breaks and served meals to maintain familiar schedule for little ones.
Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
NAF
06.2014 - 03.2017
Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
Planned and implemented seasonal activities and sports-based curriculums for kids between ages of 0 months and 5 years .
Complied with all rules, regulations and procedures by providing committed and dedicated care, supervision and assistance to program children and youth.
Attended all program staff meetings, treatment reviews, IEPs and other agency meetings.
Provided in-depth progress reports to parents and guardians regarding children's behavior and development.
Coordinated facilities preparation, break-down and cleaning for each event and activity.
Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
Implemented fun and educational activities appealing to large number of children and maintained high level of participation.
Prepared preschoolers for Kindergarten.
Front Desk Associate
Peltz Shoes
11.2011 - 10.2012
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Staged final products for shipment.
Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
Prepared parcels for mailing using packaging quality standards.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
Trained newly hired employees on front desk procedures and business operations.
Responded to customer complaints, collaboratively troubleshooting to devise solutions.
Lead Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2010 - 06.2011
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
Processed payments and returned receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers.
Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room.
Greeted patrons warmly at store entrance and offered assistance with finding needed items.
Delivered quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty.
Scanned and bagged items and operated cash register to check out store patrons.
Cross-trained on different positions to best support team during peak periods.
Cash Office Associate
Ross Dress for Less
01.2010 - 10.2010
Prepared and checked cashier register tills.
Reconciled daily cash variance reports, tracking overages and shortages through compilation of summary reports and comparing against past variances to isolate and address possible causes.
Organized cash movements between offices and to or from banks.
Balanced overall budget, measuring daily cash access needs against money safe contents and communicating with managers to replenish supply of cash on hand when necessary.
Issued cash, change and electronic equipment to sales associates throughout facility, participating in end-of-shift accounting procedures to document handling of revenues.
Provided training to store employees covering areas such as cash handling procedures and security requirements.
Answered customer phone calls, personally addressing questions within scope of competence and forwarding calls to other departments or managers as appropriate.
Investigated and solved account issues to maintain current and accurate money systems.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
Lead Sales Associate
Jaz it up Clothing
04.2008 - 10.2010
Organized sales floor to keep products and displays presentable and in sellable condition.
Processed payments and returned receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers.
Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room.
Scanned and bagged items and operated cash register to check out store patrons.
Delivered quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty.
Received shipments, signed off on packages and documented incoming items in computer system.
Trained and developed new team members to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
Cross-trained on different positions to best support team during peak periods.
Provided leadership and direction to motivate department associates.
Created eye-catching merchandise displays to entice customers into store.
Built repeat customer base by driving excellent loyalty program and data capture.
Education
Healthcare Administration Specialist - Health Administration
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WV
10.2020
High School Diploma -
Grayville CUSD #1
05.2008
Skills
Enrichment activities
Behavior modification
Crisis management
Certified in Early Childhood Education
Educational support
IEP familiarity
Classroom management
Patient
POS systems
Customer assistance
Cash management
Cash counting machine operations
Cash handling
Credit and cash transactions
ID verification
Customer Service
Cash register operation
Sales promotions
Strategic sales
Merchandise displays
Client relationship management
Tactful conflict resolution
Staff training and motivation
Team member motivation
Opening and closing procedures
Administrative operations
Resourceful
Active Listening
Problem-solving abilities
Data Entry
Critical Thinking
Customer Relations
Call center experience
Computer Proficiency
Conflict Resolution
Complaint Handling
Complaint resolution
Professional telephone demeanor
Microsoft Outlook
Call Management
Follow-up skills
Appointment Scheduling
Timeline
Internet Repair Customer Service Rep
Charter Communications Inc
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Teacher
DODEA Schools
09.2020 - 04.2023
Regular Babysitter
Self Employed Services
03.2018 - 09.2020
Child and Youth Program Assistant
NAF
06.2014 - 03.2017
Front Desk Associate
Peltz Shoes
11.2011 - 10.2012
Lead Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2010 - 06.2011
Cash Office Associate
Ross Dress for Less
01.2010 - 10.2010
Lead Sales Associate
Jaz it up Clothing
04.2008 - 10.2010
Healthcare Administration Specialist - Health Administration