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Faisal Zaffar

Richmond,VA

Summary

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Viking Sewing Gallery
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.

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  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
  • Demonstrated advanced sewing techniques, ensuring students grasped complex concepts effectively.

Head Cashier/Home Decor Specialist

Lowe's
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Ensured all cashiers were trained in store policies and procedures, as well as safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with the management team to determine appropriate staffing levels for peak hours.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money, balancing tills, and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
  • Provided guidance on difficult transactions or inquiries from customers regarding products or services offered in the store.
  • Handled returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored register drawers to ensure adequate change was available throughout each shift.
  • Conducted regular spot checks of cashier performance to ensure accuracy when processing payments.
  • Coached employees on best practices for handling customer complaints quickly and effectively.
  • Assisted other departments when needed by providing additional support during busy periods.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Maintained store displays and shelves, ensuring items were properly stocked and organized.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on their individual needs and preferences.
  • Provided expert advice on home decorating solutions to customers.
  • Managed customer inquiries regarding product availability, pricing and delivery options.
  • Adhered to all company policies related to safety, customer service, loss prevention.

Customer Experience Supervisor

Banana Republic
08.2008 - 01.2020
  • Partners with Store Managers and General Managers to achieve performance goals and execute standard operating procedures
  • Ability to build and maintain strong, business-oriented relationships with leaders at all level
  • Act as a trusted leader with the understanding of the impact of initiatives on customer experience, workload, productivity, employee engagement, and store compliance
  • Mentor and train individuals; provides on the job training to associates sharing a higher level of knowledge of product and processes
  • Contributes to driving the productivity of the team store financial, revenue and expense target
  • Maintain current on all product knowledge and communicates features and benefits to customers to build customer knowledge and confidence in the product
  • Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new team members to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly customer service.
  • Oversaw address of customer requests for friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
  • Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.
  • Revised department schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.
  • Scheduled appointments to meet customer needs and resolve key concerns.
  • Prepared documentation, reports and logs to identify and manage sales metrics and support process driven activities.
  • Customized sales and education programs and training for various high-end clients.
  • Counted and balanced registers.

Education

High School Diploma -

I.H.Kempner High School
05.1998

Skills

  • Customer Service Management
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation
  • Sales Leadership
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Color Matching
  • Paint Mixing
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Assistance
  • Following Procedures and Protocols
  • Measurement and Calibration

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Viking Sewing Gallery
02.2024 - 04.2025

Head Cashier/Home Decor Specialist

Lowe's
09.2022 - 11.2023

Customer Experience Supervisor

Banana Republic
08.2008 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

I.H.Kempner High School