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Grace Johnson

Grace Johnson

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Professional with a strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Recognized for reliability and proactive approach in meeting customer and organizational goals. Proficient in numerous computer applications including Windows, WordPerfect, Corel Presentations, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), macros, mail merges, and templates.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative (Retail)

Synchrony Financial
02.2022 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Ability to handle customer questions and objections that is consistent with compliance regulations and policies
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for the customers
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and making payment online, viewing transactions and monthly statments, improving overall user experience.
  • Effectively communicates with and educates the cardholder pertinent information related to the account
  • Maintains up-to-date records of each of the accounts during each service call
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to think strategically and analytically
  • Achieved monthly metrics, expanded knowledge of the retail card and its relevance to the Credit Bureau and the cardholder
  • Enthusiastically maintains friendly and productive relationships with manager and team members
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Inventory Auditor

Menards
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Delivered exceptional guest experience by answering product usage, walking to its location and finding availability on out-of-stock items
  • Reduced discrepancies in inventory records by maintaining thorough documentation and promptly addressing identified issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical counts, ensuring accurate representation of stock levels ensuring consistent sales.
  • Managed time and tasks efficiently and accurately
  • Daily meet with the team to establish clear communication of the workflow
  • Assisted management in developing strategic plans for inventory control, contributing to improved operational performance.

Cake Decorator

Dairy Queen
03.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Assembled and prepared soft serve standard cakes and blizzard cakes, cupcakes, and treatzzas in a fast-paced environment following restaurant, health and safety standards
  • Experienced in decorating with icing, gel, gum paste, fondant, drawing, decorating kits, air brush, edible images and
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.


Morning Stocker

Menards
12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Performed at above speed in stocking shelves for the wall covering, perishables and pet supplies department
  • Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular counts and reporting discrepancies to supervisors.
  • Upstocked and downstocked mega pallet racks and maintain accurate records of inventory
  • Performed variety of duties as assigned by management for overtime hours, tasks such as but not limited to stocking seasonal and promotional items and perishable
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workloads, effectively prioritizing tasks and adjusting as necessary to meet store needs.

Contractor, Commercial Building Cleaner

Grace Johnson, Privately Owned Company
06.2014 - 03.2018
  • Provided professional and quality maintenance and cleaning services for businesses
  • Performed a variety of cleaning tasks including but not limited to sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, empty trash
  • Promoted quality customer service and interacted with management to improve service

Wilton Method Instructor

Michael's Arts and Crafts
02.2011 - 03.2018
  • Provided teaching expertise in cupcake, cake, cookie, and candy decorating
  • Certified instructor in fondant, gumpaste, royal and buttercream icing mediums
  • Ability to self promote and drive class enrollments, provided demonstrations during open houses
  • Used various store equipment including computer, printer, and cash register for enrollment
  • Scheduled monthly classes on the internal portal system, interacts with Customer Experience Manager regarding schedule, policies and procedures
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.

Wilton Method Instructor

JoAnn Fabrics and Craft
01.2008 - 04.2010

Please see above experiences for Michael's Arts and Crafts

Contractor: Medical Transcriptionist

Medicoscript, Privately Owned Company
02.2001 - 01.2002
  • Utilized superior computer skills to transcribe medical reports for 3 Lansing area surgeons
  • Readily adapted to the surgeons' varying dictation styles and report formats to provide a quality product
  • Skilled at proofreading all transcribed materials and accurately documenting patient care records.
  • Consistently met and/or exceeded all deadlines

Emergency Services Assistant, Training Assistant and Grant Advisor

Ingham County Sheriff's Office
01.2000 - 02.2001
  • Provided the Emergency Services Sergeant and the Training Department with administrative and clerical support
  • Successfully wrote and submitted numerous competitive and non-competitive Federal, State and private grants
  • Wrote a $65K Federal grant entitled Project Impact and actually received $300K
  • Developed a training manual for all employees that outlined policies, procedures and departmental protocol
  • Researched the biweekly payroll for 200+ employees; tracked all overtime, personal/paid leave and vacation
  • Originally hired as a Clerk, but greatly expanded the position by accepting and successfully completing a wide variety of progressively responsible assignments

Education

BA - Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Classes - Medical Vocabulary and Medical Transcription

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem and complaint resolution
  • Call center operations
  • Technical support
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Account management

Timeline

Customer Service Representative (Retail)

Synchrony Financial
02.2022 - Current

Inventory Auditor

Menards
05.2020 - 02.2022

Cake Decorator

Dairy Queen
03.2018 - 08.2020

Morning Stocker

Menards
12.2017 - 05.2020

Contractor, Commercial Building Cleaner

Grace Johnson, Privately Owned Company
06.2014 - 03.2018

Wilton Method Instructor

Michael's Arts and Crafts
02.2011 - 03.2018

Wilton Method Instructor

JoAnn Fabrics and Craft
01.2008 - 04.2010

Contractor: Medical Transcriptionist

Medicoscript, Privately Owned Company
02.2001 - 01.2002

Emergency Services Assistant, Training Assistant and Grant Advisor

Ingham County Sheriff's Office
01.2000 - 02.2001

Classes - Medical Vocabulary and Medical Transcription

Lansing Community College

BA - Education

Michigan State University
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