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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Emily Newlin

Potomac,Il

Summary

Communicative customer service professional motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success to further career and build additional skills. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities.

Inventory Control Specialist with experience completing daily cycle counts, updating logs and processing damaged goods. Self-directed, dependable and focused on cost-effective and streamlined operations. Can operate stock picker and pallet Jack. Has experience with order selecting and merchandise receiving.

Focused Store Manager versed in all aspects of running retail establishment, including opening and closing procedures, banking, merchandising and recruiting. Keeps operations efficient, productive and on-track to consistently meet and exceed expectations. Sales expert with unparalleled communication and relationship-building talents. Meticulous Scheduling Specialist with experience using effective communication and software to effectively manage schedules for busy Call Center environments. Supportive team member with positive attitude and enduring dedication to customer service. Expert multitasker with flexibility in peak times. Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Scheduling Specialist

Carle
08.2023 - Current

Increased schedule adherence through consistent monitoring and real-time adjustments as needed.

  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
  • Provided detailed information about available services and requirements.
  • Called customers to coordinate schedules and set appointments.
  • Documented calls and appointments using [Software].
  • Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison for scheduling-related inquiries and concerns.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts promptly, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Set up and updated [Type] accounts with latest information.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.

Customer Service Representative

Ecolab
05.2022 - Current
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
  • Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution.

Inventory Control Specialist

Autozone Distribution Center
06.2017 - Current
  • Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
  • Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
  • Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.
  • Transported items using equipment like forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in system.
  • Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
  • Received incoming goods, checked paperwork and reviewed merchandise for accuracy against documentation.
  • Executed cycle counts of materials onsite and reconciled against company reports.
  • Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.

Store Manager

Village Pantry
02.2010 - 02.2017
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.

Education

GED -

Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
08.2002

Skills

  • Stock Management
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Courteous Demeanor
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Quality Control
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Staff Training
  • Data Evaluation
  • Adaptive Team Player
  • Data Collection
  • Credit Card Payment Processing
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Office Equipment Proficiency
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Documentation
  • Retail Marketing
  • Problem Resolution
  • In-Store Support
  • Call Center Operations
  • Account Management
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Scheduling
  • Customer Consulting
  • Data Entry
  • Filing
  • Account Updating
  • Call Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Shipping and Receiving Understanding
  • Clerical Support
  • Stockroom Procedures
  • Prioritization
  • Schedule Mastery
  • Order Processing

Product Organization

  • Information Security
  • Sales Closing
  • Active Listening
  • Positive and Professional
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Customer relations skills
  • Recordkeeping understanding
  • Documentation skills
  • Customer relations abilities
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Patient Registration
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Computer Skills
  • Insurance Verification

Accomplishments

I have received 2 Way to Be's and 1 Gold Star for going above and beyond for the patients at Carle.


I also received several extra Milers at Auto zone fir going above and beyond there as well.

References

Kathy Scott

Scheduling Lead Carle

Co worker

2175547308


Elaine Foster

Scheduling Specialist 2 Carle

Co Worker

217-369-4348


Wendy Palomo

Human Resources Auto Zone

Co Worker

2175160716

Timeline

Scheduling Specialist

Carle
08.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Ecolab
05.2022 - Current

Inventory Control Specialist

Autozone Distribution Center
06.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Village Pantry
02.2010 - 02.2017

GED -

Danville Area Community College
Emily Newlin