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Crystal Smith

Customer Support and Sales Lead
Charlotte,NC
"How we walk with a broken speaks louder than how we sit with the Great."
Bill Bennot
Crystal Smith

Summary

Accomplished Customer Support and Sales Associate offering 16+ years of client relationship management and sales strategy expertise. Articulate, energetic, and result-oriented with a positive demeanor, dedicated to identifying customer needs to recommend products and services. A seasoned negotiator and closer, driving revenue to foster new customer acquisition and consumer loyalty.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chime Solutions

Financial Client Support Specialist
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • (Hybrid) Remote and in office direct support to credit card holders included but not limited to handling fraud claims, billing, credit line increases/ decrease and general account overview.
  • Responded to customer requests, delivering outstanding support, not only to maintain, but to extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Tailored recommendations to address needs, and facilitated resolutions on complex account issues.
  • Initiated high level security verification process to maintain client confidentiality, adhering to financial compliance guidelines when providing detailed account information, via various channels ie: Mail/ Fax / Banking App/ Text/ or over the phone.
  • Meet or exceed monthly performance objectives and KPI's for increases productivity. ie: low call handle time and low transfer rate.
  • Interacted with team members across departments to research and resolve customer issues.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.

Ashley Furniture Homestore

Sales Consultant
04.2018 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Top tier sales professional.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Very familiar with furniture manufacturing process
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assisted store manager with merchandising showroom displays which included tagging and recording markdowns.
  • Able to engage customers in meaningful conversation that lead to increased sales
  • Often assisted in placing product on sales floor for visual concept.
  • Adept at developing repeat business.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Skilled in de-escalation practices.
  • Utilized internal software/ technology (CRM) to manage / follow up with existing customers providing additional support and address concerns.
  • Maximized customer retention by resolving issues quickly.


Zen Spa South

Spa Sales Coordinator
01.2016 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Answered questions about spa, treatments offered and spa's amenities.
  • Maintained solid knowledge base of all spa and resort products and services.
  • Interacted with 15 to 25 guests daily and provided positive impression of spa.
  • Managed expenses and controlled costs through proper salon budget development and monitoring.
  • Grew repeat client base through effective marketing and customer service.
  • Remained up-to-date on current spa trends.
  • Promoted spa services and fostered new business by organizing promotional events.
  • Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
  • Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
  • Utilized promotions, print and digital marketing to attract new clients.
  • Recorded product sales into spa's weekly income report.
  • Handled high priority clients while managing day-to-day activities of spa and employees to maximize profits.
  • Recommended spa treatments and services, boosting sales and bringing in new clientele.
  • Trained and supervised spa staff on best practices, sales techniques and customer service.
  • Oversaw calendar to manage team schedule and keep shifts appropriately staffed.

White Diamond Medical Spa

Assistant Spa Director
07.2017 - 10.2018

Job overview

Offered targeted business and planning advice to enhance leadership skills.

Achieved, maintained, and exceed all monthly quotas.

  • Greeted spa guests warmly to create positive first impression of establishment.
  • Handled high priority clients while managing day-to-day activities of spa and employees to maximize profits.
  • Led spa tours for new members to familiarize guests with services provided.
  • Offered targeted business and planning advice to enhance leadership skills.
  • Achieved, maintained, and exceed all monthly quotas.
  • Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
  • Trained and supervised spa staff on best practices, sales techniques and customer service.
  • Managed front desk personal ad workstation with high level organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
  • Maintained records relating to sales quotas, store traffic, telemarketing, follow-up and referral activity.
  • Inspected salon stock, identifying shortages, replenishing items and maintaining consistent spa inventory.

T-Mobile, Custom Wireless

Retail Sales Consultant
05.2013 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • "Best in class" sales consultant who consistently exceeded all sales matrix over %50 to %60
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions helping drive customer retention
  • Helped customers complete purchases, data plan changes, new account / line additions, device upgrades, troubleshooting and join reward programs.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Alltel Wireless

Retail Sales Consultant
06.2007 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Managed and balanced cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and
  • Exceeded sales goals 40% monthly utilizing exemplary customer service and sales tactics.

Education

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC

Associate of Arts from Master Aesthetician
05.2013

Jones College - Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

Associate of Applied Science from Communication Studies
05.2003

First Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL

GED
05.1999

University Overview

  • Honors English and Math
  • Elected to Student Leader of the prestigious "Way to Work" program for the 97-98 and 98-99 school year.
  • 3.7 GPA


Skills

  • Electronic Filing System
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Complex Product Knowledge
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Team Interaction
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Call Volume and Quality Metrics
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Business Correspondence
  • Customer Account Management
  • Invoice Preparation and Processing
  • Verbal and Writing Communication
  • Trained in Salesforce
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Relations Specialist
  • Area of Study Specialist
  • Financial Services Support
  • Client Engagement and Support
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Timeline

Financial Client Support Specialist

Chime Solutions
09.2021 - Current

Sales Consultant

Ashley Furniture Homestore
04.2018 - 10.2020

Assistant Spa Director

White Diamond Medical Spa
07.2017 - 10.2018

Spa Sales Coordinator

Zen Spa South
01.2016 - 03.2020

Retail Sales Consultant

T-Mobile, Custom Wireless
05.2013 - 04.2016

Retail Sales Consultant

Alltel Wireless
06.2007 - 01.2010

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Associate of Arts from Master Aesthetician

Jones College - Jacksonville

Associate of Applied Science from Communication Studies

First Coast High School

GED
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