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Work History
Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Gwynne Rodriguez

US

Summary

I'm a experienced Customer Service Representative fluent in English and Spanish language. Professional employee dedicated to providing excellent service to current and new customers. Comfortable working in fast-paced environment attending to customer service needs including incoming calls, product questions, issue resolution and order processing. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Unique Assistant Chef with talents in monitoring food costs and budgets. Strengths include ensuring foods look aesthetically pleasing, maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and operating and managing kitchen equipment. Dedicated to providing a positive working atmosphere and providing exceptional food and service to guests. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Carmar Insurance Agency, LLC

Customer Service Representative
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided customer service by updating, canceling, rewriting, adding coverage and explaining current coverage's
  • Produced and reconciled weekly and monthly reports
  • Solely supported and assisted sales for overall performance and customer service satisfaction
  • Processed applications, endorsements, renewals, and rewrites, cancellations, in and out mail, payments, and various other administrative supports
  • Interviewed prospective clients to learn about their financial needs and to discuss any existing coverage. Processed applications, payments, corrections, endorsements and cancellations
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Gained customer trust by providing knowledgeable and accurate information in both English and Spanish.
  • Assisted customers with Spanish-language inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

49ers Shops

Assistant Manager
01.2019 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

The Dukes

Assistant Chef
03.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
  • Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
  • Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.

Los Amigos Country Club

Lead of food and beverage department
03.2016 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.

Sameday Insurance

Insurance Specialist
02.2016 - 11.2018

Job overview

Approach clients via cold calling and direct mail to inquire about their insurance situations and future needs

  • Deliver policy proceeds after a claim is filed and approved
  • Communicate with Insurance Adjusters about the life cycle of each claim
  • Explain the differences in policy specifics so clients can make informed decisions about their purchases
  • Assist with obtaining underwriting approval
  • Respond to clients' questions and complaints
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
  • Processed eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
  • Followed up on denials, late payments, extensions and other special circumstances.
  • Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.

Education

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Associate of Science from Business Administration And Management
06.2026

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA

No Degree from Culinary Arts
06.2021

David Starr Jordan Senior High School
Long Beach, CA

High School Diploma
06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Application
  • POS Systems Expert
  • Call Center Operations
  • Analysis
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Consultative Sales
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
  • Money Handling Abilities

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Carmar Insurance Agency, LLC
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Chef

The Dukes
03.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager

49ers Shops
01.2019 - 11.2023

Lead of food and beverage department

Los Amigos Country Club
03.2016 - 11.2018

Insurance Specialist

Sameday Insurance
02.2016 - 11.2018

Long Beach City College

Associate of Science from Business Administration And Management

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

No Degree from Culinary Arts

David Starr Jordan Senior High School

High School Diploma

References

  • Giovanni Gonzalez, (562) 822-0407
  • Ashley Ramiez, (562)756-9738
  • Chris Motano, (323)899-9751
  • Chris Wright, (714) 655-0089

References

  • Giovanni Gonzalez, (562) 822-0407
  • Ashley Ramiez, (562)756-9738
  • Chris Motano, (323)899-9751
  • Chris Wright, (714) 655-0089
Gwynne Rodriguez