Erika Wilingham
Riverdale,GA
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Georgia Auto Pawn, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in office administration and financial management, adept at decision-making support. Demonstrated ability to improve service quality, achieving a significant reduction in discrepancies. Skilled in fostering customer relationships and streamlining processes for optimal performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager's Assistant
Georgia Auto Pawn
06.2017 - 07.2024
- Ran errands to support daily needs of management.
- Responded to and directed incoming calls and other communication.
- Scheduled meetings and managed calendar.
- Resolved basic computer and office equipment issues through troubleshooting.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and reported pertinent information to employees.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Lead Bank Teller
SunTrust Banks Inc
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Trained junior tellers in best practices for client interactions, upholding excellent standards of service quality across the team.
- Oversaw teller staff scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage during business hours.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy, effectively balancing daily deposits and withdrawals.
- Streamlined teller operations for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Mentored new hires, facilitating their onboarding process and fostering a positive team environment.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak periods while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining long-term relationships and trust in the bank''s services.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Coordinated with management to develop strategies for improving branch performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
- Received car loan, home loan, and other payments and posted to accounts.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Enforced compliance with bank regulations and policies to reduce financial risks.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
Gate Service Agent
Delta
11.2006 - 01.2010
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient gate services.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for passengers through thorough pre-boarding checks.
- Contributed to team success by efficiently handling multiple tasks simultaneously during peak travel periods.
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-pressure situations, maintaining professionalism under tight deadlines.
- Streamlined boarding process for smoother transitions, coordinating with flight crew and ground staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of gate areas, creating a welcoming environment for passengers.
- Verified identification documents, maintaining strict security protocols at all times.
- Collaborated with airline personnel to resolve passenger concerns, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills.
- Updated passenger records in reservation system accurately and promptly after any changes or requests.
- Ensured accurate flight information displays by updating gate boards and monitor systems.
- Rebooked passengers on alternative flights when necessary due to cancellations or overbooking situations.
- Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, and processed refund and cancellation requests.
- Managed and closed reservation calls to increase bookings by maintaining strong knowledge of resort products, services, and facilities.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2006
Certificate Diploma - Administrative Assistant
Georgia Medical Institute
Jonesboro, GA08.2005
Skills
- Office Administration
- Decision-making support
- Basic computer support
- Spreadsheet tracking
- File Management
- Document Preparation
- Records Management
- Filing System Management
- Financial Management
- Administrative Support
- Billing and coding
- Administrative background
Timeline
Manager's Assistant
Georgia Auto Pawn
06.2017 - 07.2024
Lead Bank Teller
SunTrust Banks Inc
02.2011 - 05.2016
Gate Service Agent
Delta
11.2006 - 01.2010
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Georgia Southern University
Certificate Diploma - Administrative Assistant
Georgia Medical Institute
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