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KARA Rivers

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Manager with a wide range of experience, who is dedicated to the continuous process of improvement in the face of a rapidly evolving and changing market. Extremely result-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Dependable and willing to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team member with strong work ethic.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Adminstrative Assistant

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, and service-related functions.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Insure that all work orders have been put in for defective equipment and call in all IT issues and make sure that they are taken care of in a timely manner.


  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Page on-call doctors for emergency room providers.
  • Set up transportation for patients to get back to facilities and or home.
  • Strong ability to multitask and preform a wide varitey of task at once.

Guest Services Associate

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to improve overall guest experience by soliciting feedback from customers regularly.
  • Gave information about hospital and provided directions.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and offering personalized recommendations.
  • Engaged guests entering facility and offered to assistance with wayfinding.
  • Provided timely assistance to guests, demonstrating superior customer service skills and attention to detail.
  • Contributed towards maintaining safety protocols within the property by reporting any suspicious activity or security concerns.
  • Developed rapport with guests by engaging in friendly conversations without compromising professionalism.
  • Processed guest check-ins by collecting their information and ID to print badge to enter patient floors

Retail Sales Associate

Michael Kors
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.

General Manager of Operations

Hairmazing Beauty Boutique
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
  • Implemented technology upgrades which resulted in increased workflow efficiency.
  • Delivered consistent results in challenging market conditions through sound decision-making based on comprehensive data analysis.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for optimizing resource utilization and maximizing return on investment.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Centura College
Newport News, VA
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
Hampton, VA
06.1986

Skills

Multi-line phone system, excellent computer and exceptional customer service skills Ablity to multi-task in a fast past enviroment Active listening, communication, crirical thinking,reading comprehension service orientation,and time management skills

Timeline

Emergency Room Adminstrative Assistant

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current

Guest Services Associate

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Michael Kors
10.2022 - 04.2023

General Manager of Operations

Hairmazing Beauty Boutique
04.2020 - 11.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Centura College

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
KARA Rivers