Insightful and professional individual who has mastered customer service skills over the last 15 years. Highly skilled in administrative support and managing teams. Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills. Knowledgeable about overseeing schedules, administration and training. Hardworking and detail-oriented team leader experienced in front end, customer service management, and team leadership. Constantly working to improve, learn and grow both as an individual and with a team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Escape Salon
10.2022 - Current
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and clients.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Business Owner
Southern Atlantic Consultants
08.2021 - Current
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patient records.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Maintained confidentiality of information regarding patients and company.
Assisted with onboarding new patients and securing paperwork completion.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Performed patient work ups prior to the time with physician.
Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients including the OCT machine, the Topography machine, Visual Field Testing and more.
Tracked pending authorizations to resolve discrepancies and avoid revenue loss.
Processed eligibility and benefits verification and authorization requests.
Business Owner
Haleigh's Cleaning Service
06.2018 - 10.2019
Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies for strategic growth and to support company's revenue goals
Leveraged social media, including Facebook, to expand market reach
Collected customer feedback and recommended changes to enhance future service
Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately input services into Quickbooks
Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues
Addressed customer service inquiries quickly and accurately
Receptionist
Escape Salon
08.2016 - 08.2018
Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day
Organized and updated daily/weekly schedules as well as monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and staff
Provided clerical support to all team members to improve office efficiency and enhance productivity
Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor
Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
Server
Applebee's
08.2014 - 06.2016
Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins
Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks
Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
Customer Service Representative
Publix Super Markets
06.2011 - 08.2014
Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers
Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational
Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Venice Senior High School
06.2011
Skills
Strong communication skills
54 WPM
Team leadership
Resolution-oriented
MS Office and Excel proficient
15 Years Customer Service
Positive and logical
Reliable and dependable
Delivers exceptional customer service
Service-oriented mindset
Multitasking and prioritization
Self aware in handling every situation in a timely yet sensitive manner