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Work History
Education
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DEREK SMITH

Plumber/ Customer Service Rep
Perris,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience in residential new construction industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service /Plumber Technician

Pacific Production Plumbing
Riverside, CA
02.2004 - Current

As a customer service technician interacting with Developers, Home Owners, and various Trade partners to provide sound and reliable solutions to warranty and non-warranty concerns. Adjusting, altering, repairing and replacing components of plumbing systems .

  • Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.

Plumbing Service Technician

Blue Ribbon Plumbing
San Jacinto, CA
04.2002 - 02.2003
  • Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
  • Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
  • Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.

Plumber

RCR Co.
Riverside, CA
06.2000 - 04.2002

Residential new construction plumbing system installation.

Department Manager/Customer Service Representative

Home Depot
Moreno Valley, CA
12.1996 - 06.2000

Supervised day to day operations of two departments in high volume traffic stores.

  • Directed group of 15 customer service associates handling daily and complex requirements of plumbing department. Developed work assignment lists. Delegated special projects and tasks to department associates. Schedule employee man power to accommodate graph projections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Artesia High School
Lakewood, CA
09.1979 - 06.1982

Skills

Reliable, energetic & resourceful customer service professional with over 25 years of experience resolving customer concerns and promoting resolutions Excellent listening skills with the ability to build rapport and ease tense situations

Timeline

Customer Service /Plumber Technician

Pacific Production Plumbing
02.2004 - Current

Plumbing Service Technician

Blue Ribbon Plumbing
04.2002 - 02.2003

Plumber

RCR Co.
06.2000 - 04.2002

Department Manager/Customer Service Representative

Home Depot
12.1996 - 06.2000

High School Diploma -

Artesia High School
09.1979 - 06.1982
DEREK SMITHPlumber/ Customer Service Rep