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Education
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Certification
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Military
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Karen Stephens

Fairburn,GA

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience at United Parcel Service. Proven track record in complaint resolution and active listening, enhancing customer loyalty. Skilled in data entry and managing customer interactions, consistently turning challenges into positive outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering collaborative team environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Representative

United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved issues through effective communication
  • Learned company policies and product information to provide accurate support
  • Utilized customer service software for tracking and managing customer interactions
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely resolution of customer requests
  • Documented customer feedback for continuous improvement in service delivery
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Coordinated with logistics department to expedite shipping for urgent customer orders.
  • Negotiated solutions with dissatisfied customers, turning potential negative reviews into positive testimonials.

Cashier/Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Operated cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries, enhancing shopping experience and driving sales.
  • Maintained organized checkout area, promoting a clean and welcoming environment for customers.
  • Processed returns and exchanges swiftly, adhering to company policies and improving customer trust.
  • Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily reports.

City Letter Carrier

United Staes Postal Service
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Led daily mail delivery operations, ensuring accurate and timely distribution.
  • Mentored new carriers, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
  • Streamlined route planning to optimize delivery times and coverage.
  • Coordinated with customers to resolve delivery issues promptly.

Automotive Parts Clerk

United States Post Office
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely restocking of automotive parts.
  • Processed mechanics orders efficiently, improving order fulfillment accuracy and reducing wait times
  • Stocked shelves with incoming parts
  • Using a forklift removed incoming merchandise from truck.
  • Coordinated with vendors to facilitate timely delivery of automotive components, optimizing supply chain processes.
  • Assisted in conducting annual physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate record-keeping for financial reporting purposes.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of parts database, enhancing data integrity and retrieval speed.
  • Trained new staff on inventory procedures and system operations, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Clerk Stamp Distribution

United States Post Office
06.2012 - 08.2013

Processed orders for various Postal facilities

Pulled requested amount of stamps or products requested.

Packed order in package, labeled and processed for outgoing delivery.

Clerk

United States Post Office
08.1998 - 06.2012
  • Processed letter mail on processing machine for inbound and outbound distribution.
  • Coordinated communication between departments to streamline information flow.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking as necessary.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisiting

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA

High School Diploma -

AE Beach High School
Savannah,GA

Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy

Center For Progressive Training
Riverdale, GA
03-2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Complaint handling
  • Complaint resolution
  • Payment processing

Certification

  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

United Parcel Service, UPS
04.2023 - 01.2025

Cashier/Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2021 - 11.2022

City Letter Carrier

United Staes Postal Service
07.2016 - 08.2019

Automotive Parts Clerk

United States Post Office
08.2013 - 07.2016

Clerk Stamp Distribution

United States Post Office
06.2012 - 08.2013

Clerk

United States Post Office
08.1998 - 06.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisiting

Savannah Technical College

High School Diploma -

AE Beach High School

Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy

Center For Progressive Training

Military

US NAVY Dental Technician 1991-1997