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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Highlights
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Joella Gaines

Summary

Highly Organized, detailed oriented & business savvy Customer Service Coordinator with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value driving client support, customer service and office operations in highgrowth environments. Service-focused Customer Service Specialist dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual customer needs. Dedicated to keeping operations/tasks organized, prioritized, and less stressed while overseeing day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and time management. Possesses a collaborative project management approach to deadlines by utilizing critical thinking, communication with all levels of management (both verbally and written), and negotiation skills to deliver projects ahead of schedule. Strategic Communication- Positive, driven, engaging, consistent, articulate, respectful and enthusiastic about building and turning around strategic communication programs across a broad range of industries with strong attention to detail. Agile, Analytical & Innovative Problem Solver - Effective problem-solving skills, strong organization skills, and creative thinking with the ability to adapt to various situations and identify actionable opportunities. Leadership Skills - Led cross-functional teams to provide vision, deliver high-performance execution and exceptional results. Have managed, motivated, and inspired highly collaborative teams. Not afraid to roll up my sleeves and lead by example. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Avail, Trapeze, Transit Master and UKG.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Charlotte Area Transit System

Communication Supervisor
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicate with buses, makes sure pull out is safe and on time
  • Makes detours as necessary
  • Passionate in delivering the best customer experience possible
  • Strong communication/listening skills with positive 'can-do' attitude

Sarta

Dispatcher/Supervisor
09.2016 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Oversee and supervise daily fixed and para transit operations
  • Participate in implementing policy and procedures
  • Assist with scheduling workflow for drivers
  • Knowledgeable with UKG, Avail and Trapeze
  • Project a friendly, professional and cordial demeanor to all
  • Perform other job related duties as needed
  • Continuously monitor fixed and curb service
  • Do the daily extra board
  • Certified in Smith System Training

Sarta

Road Supervisor
08.2013 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Respond to and investigate accidents/incidents promptly
  • Help sustain a culture that encourages commitment to quality service and high performance
  • Monitor any sudden route change or road construction issues to establish new routes and assist with passengers
  • Verify work of employees for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques

Sarta

Bus Operator
04.2006 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Take fare and issue transfers
  • Drove Fixed, Para transit and worked Extra Board
  • Knowledge of all routes

Red Lobster

Waitress
01.1996 - 01.2006

Job overview

Education

Stark State

Associates Degree from Business Management
12.2024

University Overview

  • Seeking Associates Degree
  • Taken human resource management
  • Supervision
  • Ethics
  • Cultural diversity
  • Business management

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Support
  • Operations Management
  • Tracking Attendance
  • Problem Resolution
  • Document Management
  • DOT Compliance
  • Creating Bid
  • Avail
  • Trapeze
  • Transit Master
  • UKG
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Smith System

Professional Highlights

Professional Highlights
  • Bottom-line conscious and profit-driven with a history of consistently meeting timeline goals.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail with demonstrating high levels of accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Possess a stellar reputation including setting direction and timelines, resolving operational issues.

Timeline

Communication Supervisor
Charlotte Area Transit System
10.2022 - Current
Dispatcher/Supervisor
Sarta
09.2016 - 09.2022
Road Supervisor
Sarta
08.2013 - 08.2016
Bus Operator
Sarta
04.2006 - 08.2013
Waitress
Red Lobster
01.1996 - 01.2006
Stark State
Associates Degree from Business Management
Joella Gaines