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DeKovan Grear

Houston,TX
DeKovan Grear

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills seeking an entry-level Virtual Inbound Sales (Voice) Representative position. Ready to contribute to team's efforts in achieving company goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to make a positive impact and achieve successful outcomes. Thrives on tackling new challenges and dedicated to advancing organizational objectives with enthusiasm. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a valuable asset to any organization with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

The UPS Store 4340

Shipping Clerk
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Expedited urgent shipments when necessary, coordinating closely with involved parties to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality standards.
  • Optimized storage space usage by efficiently organizing inventory within the warehouse facility.
  • Implemented innovative packaging solutions, minimizing product damage during transit.
  • Enhanced overall productivity by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work area.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 150 packages per day.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.

Asurion

Customer Service Representative
03.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
  • Boosted team morale by consistently recognizing colleagues' contributions and achievements.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by offering personalized solutions tailored to individual needs.

Pinkberry

Assistant Manager
02.2020 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Greet every customer promptly
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Provide above-and-beyond service to ensure every customer's experience is worth remembering.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Opened and closed location(s) and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

UBER

Driver
02.2020 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Picking up passengers
  • Transporting clients between places
  • Delivery of packages
  • Safe driving
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Customer Service

Amazon

Fulfillment Associate - Seasonal
06.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Deciphering work orders
  • Picking merchandise for shipping to awaiting customers
  • Lift up to 50 lbs of weight
  • Stand or walk up to 11 hours per day
  • Adhere to strict safety and quality standards

Inktel

Customer Service Representative
05.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Entering sensitive information in to a large corporate database
  • Fast and accurate typing with attention to detail of valuable company and customer information
  • Inbound calls dealing with customer accounts and payment information
  • Technical Support of minor site issues
  • Processing invoice refunds for missing items or unacceptable substitutions

Miller Electrical Services

Low Voltage Technician
02.2018 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Learning and properly executing home theater and security alarm wiring methods
  • Loading and unloading materials and tools onto vehicles in and in a warehouse environment
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs
  • Technical Support of security systems and home theater systems

Amazon

Fulfillment Associate
08.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Deciphering work orders
  • Packing merchandise for shipping to awaiting customers
  • Lift up to 49 lbs of weight
  • Stand or walk up to 12 hours per day
  • Adhere to strict safety and quality standards

UPS

Package Handler
06.2017 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Learning and properly executing UPS package handling methods
  • Loading and unloading UPS packages into trailers or package cars in a warehouse environment
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs
  • Adhere to strict safety and quality standards

Sutherland Global Services

AT&T Customer Service Associate
06.2015 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Provided accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries
  • Addressed customer service inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Developed effective relationships with all call center departments through clear communication
  • Analyzed bill payment and account information to provide answers to billing inquiries and recommend additional products and services to customers

Xerox

Sprint Nextel
04.2013 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Provided accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries
  • Addressed customer service inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Developed effective relationships with all call center departments through clear communication
  • Established great communication with team members to ensure sales goals were met as quickly as possible
  • Analyzed bill payments and account information to provide answers to billing inquiries
  • Recommended additional products and services to customers

2Heakin Research

Interviewer/Recruiter
01.2013 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Recruiting respondents for market research surveys on a myriad of subject matter
  • Screening respondents to ensure that their data matches the quota set by our clients
  • Conducting extensive interviews with respondents and data entry using their proprietary software
  • Addressed customer inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Established great communication with team members to ensure recruiting goals were met as quickly as possible

Allied Barton Security Services

Security Officer
08.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing
  • Patrol facility or man post as instructed and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime
  • Detect suspicious activities and watch for suspicious or criminal acts at or near assigned post
  • Handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively

Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co

Lead Stock
09.2009 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Received shipment and performed break down of inventory boxes, maintained store inventory, back stock items, and returns on a daily basis
  • Store, tag, identify, and provide the necessary environmental and physical protection for all of the store's inventory
  • Supervised Team Impact members during scheduled and unscheduled shift operations with little direct supervision
  • Performed shipping and store inventory transfer orders

Office Depot

Customer Service Associate
06.2006 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Answered customer phone calls and provided general customer service while representing the company in a professional and business-like manner
  • Sold products and merchandise while assisting customers with inventory look up and retrieval
  • Operated a computerized cash register while handling money and performing nightly audits
  • Performed yearly inventory audit of store and warehouse

Kroger

Cashier
09.2002 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Request information or assistance using paging systems
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices

Education

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Some College (No Degree) from Communication and Media Arts

University Overview

in progress

Westside High School
Houston, TX

High School Diploma
06.2002

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Technical support
  • Building rapport
  • Product sales
  • Product and service solutions
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Timeline

Shipping Clerk

The UPS Store 4340
06.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Asurion
03.2024 - 05.2024

Assistant Manager

Pinkberry
02.2020 - 01.2024

Driver

UBER
02.2020 - 02.2021

Fulfillment Associate - Seasonal

Amazon
06.2019 - 02.2020

Customer Service Representative

Inktel
05.2018 - 08.2019

Low Voltage Technician

Miller Electrical Services
02.2018 - 04.2018

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon
08.2017 - 11.2017

Package Handler

UPS
06.2017 - 09.2017

AT&T Customer Service Associate

Sutherland Global Services
06.2015 - 02.2016

Sprint Nextel

Xerox
04.2013 - 02.2015

Interviewer/Recruiter

2Heakin Research
01.2013 - 03.2013

Lead Stock

Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co
09.2009 - 06.2010

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security Services
08.2007 - 01.2013

Customer Service Associate

Office Depot
06.2006 - 12.2006

Cashier

Kroger
09.2002 - 10.2005

Westside High School

High School Diploma

Houston Community College

Some College (No Degree) from Communication and Media Arts
DeKovan Grear