Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Erica Palau Ganal

Waianae,HI

Summary

Responsible and goal-oriented with background in providing exemplary customer service. Team player with strong computer skills always looking to learn something new.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Customer Service/ EXPO

EARL
08.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Bagged food and delivered to customers

Customer Service Representative

EnviroGuard Pest Control
11.2022 - Current
  • Estimated costs, collected payments, and issued receipts to keep financial and client accounts accurate.
  • Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers over the phone.
  • Calculated the costs of treatment services and provided estimates to customers.
  • Routed incoming calls to the most qualified personnel and departments within the company.
  • Was quick to respond to potential customers' questions and requests.
  • Spoke with customers about their concerns about products or services in order to resolve issues and increase sales.

Custodian

George Washington Academy
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Cleaned, vacuumed, and dusted all areas of school building to maintain an organized, professional appearance for employees and students.
  • Used a wheeled cart to transport linens, towels, toiletries, and cleaning supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Used approved cleaning products on various surfaces to reduce bacterial growth and prevent virus spread.
  • Wiped lunchroom tables and took out trash

Teacher

Home Away From Home - Washington
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.

Sales Associate

Kids Foot Locker
10.2011 - 07.2019
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Alert Alarm of Hawaii
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Managed customer expectations by clarifying needs, identifying options and recommending products and services.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Reviewed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.

Education

High School - undefined

Nānākuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae, HI
01.2010

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service excellence
  • Reliability and punctuality

Timeline

Cashier/Customer Service/ EXPO

EARL
08.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

EnviroGuard Pest Control
11.2022 - Current

Custodian

George Washington Academy
11.2021 - 06.2024

Teacher

Home Away From Home - Washington
08.2021 - 10.2021

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Alert Alarm of Hawaii
01.2017 - 07.2017

Sales Associate

Kids Foot Locker
10.2011 - 07.2019

High School - undefined

Nānākuli High & Intermediate School
Erica Palau Ganal