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Eric Loja

Hampton Bays,NY

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with experience at Target, recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional communication and issue resolution. Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor. Skilled in payment processing and fostering relationships, contributing to a welcoming and efficient shopping environment.

Guest services professional with proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in conflict resolution, effective communication, and problem-solving. Reliable and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Guest services professional with proven track record in fostering positive customer experiences and resolving issues efficiently. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills valued in guest-focused environments.

Results-driven professional focused on delivering exceptional support for customer needs. Successfully manages concerns and resolves conflicts to maximize customer satisfaction. Offers strong background in customer relations and communication.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Advocate

Target
Riverhead, NY
10.2024 - Current
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, maintaining positive relationships with guests while adhering to company policies.
  • Increased guest satisfaction by engaging in friendly conversations and offering personalized recommendations.
  • Assisted coworkers when needed in various departments in order to maintain smooth functioning of the store.
  • Optimized store operations by assisting with opening or closing procedures as needed.
  • Provided prompt assistance at checkout counters, reducing wait times for guests during peak hours.
  • Assisted guests with purchases, ensuring accurate transactions and efficient payment processing.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting store environment, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience for guests.
  • Resolved guest concerns efficiently, ensuring a positive outcome for both the guest and the company.
  • Managed high-volume workloads under tight deadlines while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional service to every customer.
  • Improved overall store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the sales floor and common areas.

Plant Nursery Worker

The Laurel Group
Watermill, NY
04.2021 - Current

Watered, fertilized, and trimmed plants at the companies green houses.

Went to customers houses to take care of their houses

Did planting jobs at restaurants, hotels, and customers houses.

Sales Associate/Key Holder

Champion
Riverhead, NY
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Busser

75 Main Restaurant
Southampton, NY
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
  • Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
  • Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness throughout shifts, contributing to overall restaurant presentation.
  • Reduced wait times for tables by quickly clearing and resetting them after guests departed.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
  • Collaborated with fellow bussers and servers to create an efficient flow during peak hours.

Education

High School Diploma - High School Education

Hampton Bays High School
Hampton Bays, NY

Skills

  • Exceptional communication
  • Strong empathy
  • Stress tolerance
  • Guest relations
  • Customer service
  • Detail-oriented
  • Guest accommodations
  • Issue resolution
  • Flexible schedule
  • Product sales
  • Payment processing
  • Complaint handling
  • Cash handling experience
  • Language proficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Sales transactions
  • Customer relations
  • Order and refund processing
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Order fulfillment
  • Retail store support
  • Store maintenance
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Work prioritization
  • Brand representation
  • Relationship building
  • Transaction processing
  • Calm under pressure
  • Conflict mediation
  • Language fluency
  • Inbound call management
  • Staff education and training
  • Key holder experience
  • Sales and upselling
  • Sales closing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Guest Advocate

Target
10.2024 - Current

Sales Associate/Key Holder

Champion
08.2024 - 12.2024

Busser

75 Main Restaurant
09.2021 - 05.2024

Plant Nursery Worker

The Laurel Group
04.2021 - Current

High School Diploma - High School Education

Hampton Bays High School
Eric Loja