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Katheryn Jones Wood

Norwood,MA

Summary

Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty. As customer service professional, brings valuable experience in addressing and resolving customer issues effectively. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals. 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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Massdot
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Hostess

99 Restaurants
03.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • 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.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Routinely supported other areas of restaurant by answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
01.2020 - Current
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.

Customer Service Representative

Mercer
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding backorder availability, future inventory and special orders.

Customer Service Associate

Target
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Executes excellent sales floor merchandising and selling.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Assistant Store Manager

Old Navy
05.2010 - 04.2016
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Boston High School, Boston, MA
05.1984
  • Honor Roll

Skills

  • Dining Crew Workflow Optimization
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Table Setting Arrangements

Timeline

Customer Service Representative - Massdot
11.2023 - Current
Hostess - 99 Restaurants
03.2021 - Current
Customer Service Associate - Walmart
01.2020 - Current
Customer Service Representative - Mercer
09.2019 - 01.2021
Customer Service Associate - Target
01.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Store Manager - Old Navy
05.2010 - 04.2016
East Boston High School - High School Diploma,
Katheryn Jones Wood