Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
DARLENE COPPER HAYSE

DARLENE COPPER HAYSE

Leader, Influencer & Advocate
ELIZABETHTOWN,US

Summary

Account Consultant with 8+ years of experience in client relations and operational efficiency, known for driving process improvements and fostering strong team dynamics. Proficient in leadership, logistics, and customer service, delivering innovative solutions to enhance client satisfaction. Committed to leveraging expertise in project management and communication to achieve exceptional results and strengthen brand loyalty.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant, Data Entry

Hayse Paths LLC
Elizabethtown, US
11.2024 - Current

Night Supervisor

Home Depot
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Escalation and client relations, sales and returns
  • Manage client relations for appliance deliveries, enhancing satisfaction through effective solutions.
  • Coordinate with teams to streamline returns, reducing turnaround time and improving customer experience.
  • Provide exceptional support, ensuring clients feel valued, contributing to a positive company reputation.
  • Analyzed delivery processes to identify inefficiencies, implementing improvements that led to noticeable gains in operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline return processes, reducing turnaround time and fostering a seamless customer experience.
  • Developed a comprehensive client feedback system, gathering insights that informed service enhancements and strengthened brand loyalty.
  • Provided exceptional service support, ensuring clients felt valued and heard, which contributed to a positive company reputation.
  • Managed client relations for appliance deliveries, enhancing satisfaction through effective solutions and resulting in improved client retention.
  • Developed a comprehensive client feedback system, gathering insights that informed service improvements and strengthened brand loyalty.
  • Manage night shift operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment for diverse clientele.
  • Streamlined supply processes, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Develop strong client relationships, fostering trust and repeat business.
  • Coordinate with team to resolve logistical challenges, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Contribute to measurable improvements in customer retention and service quality.
  • Supervised nightly operations, ensuring timely order fulfillment, which enhanced client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Trained and mentored team members to improve efficiency, fostering a collaborative environment that boosted overall productivity.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and optimized supply chain processes, leading to substantial improvements in stock management and reduced waste.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing service delivery and ensuring client needs were met promptly.
  • Maintained accurate records of orders and deliveries, ensuring compliance with quality standards and improving operational transparency.

Seasonal Worker

UPS/ Job Center
Elizabethtown, KY
01.2021 - 12.2021

Worker

GM Corvette Plant
Bowling Green, KY
01.2021 - 12.2021

Worker

Ford Motor Company
Louisville, KY
01.2020 - 12.2020

Seasonal Worker

Job Center/ The Hut Group
01.2019 - 12.2019

Logistics Medical Supply Quality Control Temp

Prologistix /Medline
Shepherdsville, KY
01.2019 - 12.2019

Technician

Magna Seating
Shepherdsville, KY
01.2018 - 12.2018

Technician

Metalsa
Elizabethtown, KY
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Technician/welding for F150 truck frames for the Louisville Ford KY truck plant

Customer Care Home Goods Replenishment, Sales & Customer Support

Kohl's
Elizabethtown, KY
11.2015 - 01.2016

Machining Line Worker

Akebono Brake Corporation
Elizabethtown, KY
06.2012 - 10.2015
  • Responsibilities included machining line 12 4/3 B crew overtime mandatory
  • Filled in as acting Group Leader, 2nd shift of fall 2012
  • Continued to mix and blend in the Friction area combining chemical ingredients for the brake pads
  • Training for Management & Corporate Management

Cell Leader

Advantage Staffing / Plastikon
Leitchfield, KY
11.2011 - 01.2012
  • Continuing as Cell Leader when needed as third in line to the night shift Supervisor

Customer Care Consultant

Afni Inc
Bowling Green, KY
05.2005 - 08.2006
  • Responsibilities included inbound calls for Verizon Wireless Accounts by maintaining customer client relations, satisfaction and assisting clients as needed
  • Escalations were a given but de-escalation was an absolution

Poultry Processing Worker

Perdue Farms
01.1996 - 12.1996

Business Manager

Masonry Company
01.1995 - 12.1996
  • Including business owner
  • Contracts residential and industrial areas
  • Successfully led key projects in client satisfaction
  • Provided onsite training
  • Completed contract bids and onsite construction
  • Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis, payroll & IRS taxable documentation

Education

MASTERS OF - FORENSICS PHYCOLOGY

WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
01.2028

BA - ENGINEERING

WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
09.2026

BS - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
06.2026

Associates - ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL TRACK

WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
03.2026

AA, AND AS - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown, KY
12.2025
GPA: 3.0

Nursing Aide Certification -

Certified Nursing Aide Program
01.2014

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT -

Western Kentucky University, Kentucky
01.2012

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Quality Control
  • Client Relations
  • De-escalation
  • Technical Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics
  • Data Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Sales Strategy
  • Time Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Team Collaboration

Languages

English
Japanese
Spanish

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gardening
  • Horses
  • Flowers

References

  • Vickie Harrison, Akebono, 2704035640
  • Natalya Lagerstorm, Akebono Corporation, 2703124138
  • Bobbie Stallings, Akebono & Metalsa USA, 270-801-4507
  • Christie Harvey, Akebono Brake Systems, 270-505-5514

Timeline

Consultant, Data Entry - Hayse Paths LLC
11.2024 - Current
Seasonal Worker - UPS/ Job Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Worker - GM Corvette Plant
01.2021 - 12.2021
Night Supervisor - Home Depot
01.2020 - 12.2023
Worker - Ford Motor Company
01.2020 - 12.2020
Seasonal Worker - Job Center/ The Hut Group
01.2019 - 12.2019
Logistics Medical Supply Quality Control Temp - Prologistix /Medline
01.2019 - 12.2019
Technician - Magna Seating
01.2018 - 12.2018
Technician - Metalsa
03.2016 - 01.2017
Customer Care Home Goods Replenishment, Sales & Customer Support - Kohl's
11.2015 - 01.2016
Machining Line Worker - Akebono Brake Corporation
06.2012 - 10.2015
Cell Leader - Advantage Staffing / Plastikon
11.2011 - 01.2012
Customer Care Consultant - Afni Inc
05.2005 - 08.2006
Poultry Processing Worker - Perdue Farms
01.1996 - 12.1996
Business Manager - Masonry Company
01.1995 - 12.1996
WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - MASTERS OF, FORENSICS PHYCOLOGY
WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - BA, ENGINEERING
WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - BS, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - Associates, ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL TRACK
WKU & Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - AA, AND AS, ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Certified Nursing Aide Program - Nursing Aide Certification,
Western Kentucky University - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT,
DARLENE COPPER HAYSELeader, Influencer & Advocate