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JUDIK FERGUSON

Homestead,FL

Summary

Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
06.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

Administrative Assistant

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols

Retail Sales Associate

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Front Desk Receptionist

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.

Merchandise Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
  • Greeted, serviced and thanked all customers.
  • Created attractive displays to promote items.
  • Updated signage and price tags to reflect current sales.
  • Operated cardboard balers, forklifts and trash compactors safely.

Sales Associate

Nike Factory Outlet
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Assistant Merchandiser

Starboard Cruiselines
07.2015 - 04.2016

Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.

  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
  • Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.

Assurant

Claims Support
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Monitored compliance with regulations and industry best practices to promote fair and proper treatment for insured customers.
  • Performed administrative duties by verifying documentation, researching facts and contacting other parties involved to determine fault percentages and minimize potential losses.
  • Provided advice to customers regarding claims, rights and insurance processes to prevent disputes.
  • Modified, updated and processed existing policies.

Telemarketing Agent

Alorica
03.2010 - 10.2014
  • Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
  • Delivered scripted sales pitch to potential customers, adjusting pitch to meet needs of specific individuals and businesses.
  • Recorded and updated customer information in online systems.
  • Built relationships with customers using strong persuasion and active listening skills.
  • Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
  • Handled high-volume telemarketing operations with expert use of client management software and computer dialing.
  • Asked pertinent questions to understand customer requirements.
  • Informed current and prospective customers of promotions and new or upgraded products.
  • Educated customers on product and service benefits, explaining features and answering questions.
  • Pitched products and services to potential customers, securing new deals and sales opportunities.
  • Utilized sales techniques to build customer interest and close sales.
  • Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising

Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
New York, NY
03.2008

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Order Processing
  • Customer Service
  • Call Center Operations
  • Typing Proficiency
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Clerical Support
  • Microsoft Word
  • Closing Sales
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent

Timeline

Hostess

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
06.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
10.2022 - 06.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
11.2021 - 09.2022

Front Desk Receptionist

Cheeca Lodge & Spa
03.2021 - 11.2021

Merchandise Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2019 - 02.2021

Sales Associate

Nike Factory Outlet
06.2016 - 08.2019

Assistant Merchandiser

Starboard Cruiselines
07.2015 - 04.2016

Assurant

Claims Support
03.2014 - 08.2015

Telemarketing Agent

Alorica
03.2010 - 10.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design & Merchandising

Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
JUDIK FERGUSON