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Education
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Crystal Poku

Chicago,IL

Summary

Friendly and efficient team member devoted to maximizing customer satisfaction with exceptional service and support. Knowledgeable regarding customer care standards with strong skill in retaining product and service information to provide effective issue resolution. Skilled in promoting sales to increase revenue while addressing diverse issues. Cheerful, with a history of exceeding customer and patron expectations. Calm and composed in stressful situations with a successful record of reducing customer dissatisfaction through acknowledgment, decisive communication, and focused solutions. A friendly and efficient team member, devoted to maximizing customer satisfaction with exceptional service and support. Knowledgeable regarding customer care standards with strong skill in retaining product and service information to provide effective issue resolution. Skilled in promoting sales to increase revenue while addressing diverse issues. Cheerful, with a history of exceeding customer and patron expectations. Calm and composed in stressful situations with a successful record of reducing customer dissatisfaction through acknowledgment, decisive communication, and focused solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (Reslife)

Resident Advisor
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervised and mentored students to promote safety and wellbeing.
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Provided supervision for laundry and special activities of facility.
  • Provided referral services and connected students with resources to facilitate access to support and meet individual needs.
  • Assisted students in handling tough situations to resolve problems.
  • Conducted timely evaluation of student progress to update post-conflict and post-disaster goals aligned with campus expectations.
  • Participated in staff meetings and training to stay informed on policies and procedures.

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (Reslife)

Summer Housing Coordinator
05.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Facilitated administrative duties for SAIC Residence Life over the summer.
  • Ensured residents were comfortable and catered for.
  • Supervised and assisted Summer Housing Assistants with programming and community building over the summer months
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining community building model for Summer Housing Assistants.

Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden

Server
08.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Provided friendly and swift service in a fast paced environment
  • Other experience with a previous customer service job allowed me to relate well with different kinds of people in order to ensure their satisfaction to the best of my ability
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Education

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor Of Fine Arts from Creative Writing, Fashion Design And Fiber Studies

University Overview

GPA: 3.59, to the in and outs of the job to provide the best service possible.

  • SAIC Honors Scholarships Scholarship Recipient
  • Nation Society of High School Scholars Member

Skills

  • Customer Support
  • English] Fluency
  • Ready to work attitude
  • Great teamwork ethic
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Emergency Support
  • Mediate Conflicts
  • Activity Planning and programming
  • Google Docs
  • Communications Strategies
  • Administrative Duties
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Resident Advisor

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (Reslife)
10.2022 - Current

Summer Housing Coordinator

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (Reslife)
05.2022 - 08.2022

Server

Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
08.2021 - 01.2022

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor Of Fine Arts from Creative Writing, Fashion Design And Fiber Studies