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Josiah Kargou

Josiah Kargou

Chicago,IL

Summary

Qualified sale manager with 7 years in fast-paced customer service and call center environments. Personable and professional under pressure. Call Center Representative versed in customer support in high call volume environments. Superior computer skills and telephone etiquette. Motivated customer service specialist with over 7 years retail experience in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Customer service professional seeking a management role. Skilled in training staff and establishing rapport with clients. Self-motivated with exceptional communication and computer capabilities. Friendly Sales Associate adept at working in diverse retail and customer service environments. Friendly Sales Associate adept at working in diverse retail and customer service environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials logistics specialists

American Airlines Inc
Des Moines international airport
05.2012 - Current
  • Answered an average of 160 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 160% growth of customer base.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments on invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with the manager to discuss interior visual displays, including store window presentation.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.

Shift manager

Dunkin Donuts Inc
Chicago, IL
06.2008 - 04.2010
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Helped drive sales goals and achieve monthly quotas.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete an average of 90 customer purchases.
  • Created and maintained an organized database to develop promotional sales.
  • Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
  • Designed displays to make the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring.
  • Achieved sales goals and service performance requirements of $6220 through new customer sales.

Customer service / shift leader

Dollars Tree
Chicago, IL
07.2010 - 10.2011
  • Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock.
  • Set up and explained new membership contracts.
  • Folded and arranged garments in attractive displays.
  • Replenished supplies, bags and other materials at each cash wrap.
        Opening and closing of store.

General/Operations Manager

T&T business center
Monrovia, Liberia
09.2005 - 02.2007
  • Brought on T&T business center  as clients.
  • Reduced office expenses by finding smarter solutions for vendors, suppliers and services.
  • Increased company stock price by 9%.

Opening and closing of store 

Counting cash and deposit cash in the bank

Count merchandise on shelves and etc​

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Continental Academy high school
2008

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering technology

Lincoln college
2011

Certified swing courier - department of transportation

D.O.T department of transportation
2015

certified food service manager. - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Chicago department of of health
2009

Skills

Fast learner, dependable, good customers service and good at paying attention to details

  • Quick learner
  • Strong client relations
  • Training development aptitude
  • Proficient in cash management
  • Shipping and receiving professional
  • Cash flow management
  • Strategic sales knowledge
  • Trusted key holder
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • MS Windows proficient
  • Project Management
  • Safety Practices
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Income Verification
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Validating Supplies
  • Warehousing and Delivery
  • Database Management
  • Property Disposal
  • Container Tagging
  • Overseeing Deliveries
  • Inspecting Goods
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Updating Logs
  • Active Listening
  • Operations Analysis
  • Documentation Skills
  • Control of Expenses
  • Team Goals
  • Inventory Counting
  • Data Configuration
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Shipment Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Resolving Problems
  • Import Requirements Knowledge
  • Web Browser Software

Certification

  • Sales Manager Certificate
  • Sales Essentials Certificate
Chicago department of health certified food service manager 

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Materials logistics specialists

American Airlines Inc
05.2012 - Current

Customer service / shift leader

Dollars Tree
07.2010 - 10.2011

Shift manager

Dunkin Donuts Inc
06.2008 - 04.2010

General/Operations Manager

T&T business center
09.2005 - 02.2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Continental Academy high school

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering technology

Lincoln college

Certified swing courier - department of transportation

D.O.T department of transportation

certified food service manager. - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

Chicago department of of health
Josiah Kargou