Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and human resources, notably at Bath & Body Works. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales through exceptional communication and multitasking skills. Adept in inventory management and team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality service and fostering positive customer relations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Hoochie Burger LLC
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2023 - Current
Operated food truck during events and festivals, ensuring high-quality service.
Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food preparation.
Assisted in marketing efforts through social media to attract new customers.
Engaged with customers, providing recommendations and fostering a welcoming environment.
Organized and maintained food truck inventory.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with health regulations.
Juggled high volume of orders during lunch rush while making sure every customer received food as ordered.
Provided excellent customer service, resolving customer complaints quickly and professionally.
Prepared meals according to customer orders using fresh ingredients.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently using cash registers or POS systems.
Kept accurate records of sales data, expenses, profits.
Developed marketing strategies for promotion of the food truck services.
Key Holder
Bath & Body Works
Columbia, US
03.2024 - 10.2024
Served as shift lead, responsible for opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and deposit preparation.
Provided exceptional customer service while driving sales and managing floor operations.
Trained and coached new associates on product knowledge, sales techniques, and store policies.
Resolved customer issues and managed escalated concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
Ensured compliance with brand merchandising standards and inventory accuracy.
Associate Consultant
Progressive Auto Insurance
remote , US
06.2020 - 02.2021
Inbound Call Center
Assist current customers with account maintenance
Process payments
Process policy cancellations
Assist customers with required coverage based off their state of residence.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer service processes.
Analyzed policy data to identify trends and improve client satisfaction.
Rural Carrier Associate/Clerk
United States Postal Service
Columbia, US
05.2017 - 11.2019
Affix stamps to packages.
Inform customer about postage rates.
Open/close post office.
Distribute mail daily to post office boxes.
Sort outgoing mail.
Record and balance cash drawer.
Handle complaints regarding mail theft, delivery problems, and lost or damaged mail.
Maintain financial or account records.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Provides administrative support to the Chief of Facilities Management
Maintain files, type correspondence, maintain records with various programs, SCIES, Facility Dude, E-Safety Online and Utility Trac.
Serves as the Facilities Management work order program monitor.
Provides weekly reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager on open/closed work orders.
Input data monthly for utility cost per facility.
Provide administrative support by creating shopping carts in SCIES for various sections of Facilities Management to also include Capital Projects, Facilities Maintenance and any administrative support.
Primary Master Key and Safe combination program monitor.
Scheduler and organizer for the departments OSHA Safety using computer-based training programs.
Monitors issues with Grounds Maintenance Contracts i.e., maintaining correspondences, updating list of vendors and locations. Resolve issues with vendors that improve quality of service.
Files all human resources and payroll related documents in designated file cabinets according to SOP's.
Pulls files as needed for staff members.
Ensures files are secured at the end of the day.
Keeps file cabinets updated and files rotated in and out as required by law.
Opens, sorts and delivers mail to Human Resources.
Makes badges and issues parking placards to employees.
Enters badge and fob information into System Galaxy.
Uses computer to maintain tracking system to track badges, fobs and parking placards made and issued.
Responsible for sending, recording, filing and follow up of all PD’s (position description) for new hires, reassignments, promotions, demotions and updates.
Responsible for logging and filing EPMS’s (employee performance management system), Planning Stages and Non-Disclosure/Due Diligence forms.
Responsible for filing all information into personnel files for Payroll Department.
Responsible for updating organizational charts after each payroll/new hire cycle and as needed when terminations occur.
Serves as liaison between the Office of Human Resources and the Warehouse.
Manages the federal and state poster requirements for the field offices.
Survey the offices to insure they have the correct posters, if not send them the folders needed.
Provide customer service to external customers.
Answer complex and detailed inquiries concerning DMV laws and policies.
Work multiline phone system.
Answer a minimum of 100 calls per day.
Address customer service inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion.
Provided ideas to improve new hire training which was put into action within three months.
Achievements: Achievement Award
Customer Service Representative
Wells Fargo
Columbia, US
02.2015 - 10.2015
Learned about products, services, policies, procedures, operating systems and applied knowledge to all banker inquiries.
Provide centralized customer service to store locations by accurately responding to basic questions from store bankers, and other internal Wells Fargo team members.
Respond to inquiries and conduct basic research about bank products, services, operational policies/procedures and transactions.
Provide first call resolution to bankers.
Resolve routine problems and complete call tracking and supporting documentation.
May escalate complex questions to more senior staff.
Handle each customer with in a friendly and courteous manner.
Demonstrate strong listening, written and verbal communication skills.
Back Office Support
Best Buy
Columbia, US
08.2014 - 01.2015
Direct accurate reconciliation of all daily cash management processes.
Administrative office functions including opening the store.
Conduct new hire orientation to include, hiring and onboarding all new employees.
Ordering supplies.
Scheduling and maintaining employee files.
Play a lead role in administering back office procedures.
Assist store leadership in daily responsibilities.
Researching customer escalations.
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
Fort Jackson, US
05.2006 - 05.2012
Assist on all human resource support matters.
Prepared, maintained and followed up on correspondence covering subject of an administrative nature, both internal and external.
Review all military personnel records to assure completeness and identify inconsistence.
Responsible for the readiness, health and welfare of all soldiers.
Maintain emergency notification data.
Process personnel actions for arriving and departing military personnel.
Update and maintain data in the Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO).
Operate personnel computer to prepare a variety of correspondence into final form.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
11-2024
High School Diploma - Required studies
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC, US
Skills
Human resources management
Detail orientation
Task organization
Computer proficiency
Multitasking ability
Active listening and interpretation
HIPAA compliance
Public speaking
New hire training
Medical office support
Front desk operations
Typing speed 60 wpm
Customer service excellence
Administrative assistance
Route driving expertise
Counseling and consulting
Record maintenance
Time management skills
Back office support and cash handling
Microsoft Office proficiency
Call center operations
Food safety knowledge
Social media strategy
Team leadership skills
Cash handling expertise
Crisis management strategies
Sales oversight capabilities
Customer relations management
Hiring and staffing processes
Food safety
Customer service
Inventory management
Highest Grade
GS-04
Highest Grade Dates
05/01/06, 05/01/12
Leadership And Service Roles
Boys & Girls Club of America, Program Specialist, 04/01/08, 05/01/09, Volunteer after school tutor and counselor to student’s pre k- fifth grade., Assisted with middle school afterschool counseling and tutoring, Planned daily after school activity and learning programs for all grades.
US Patriot, Sales Associate, 01/01/16, 05/01/16, Promoted to key holder after being assigned to job for three weeks., Began cross training in all departments throughout the store.
Walgreens, Pharmacy Technician, 01/01/10, 11/01/14, Cross trained as a Pharmacy Technician after being promoted to key holder.
References
Shayla Alston, HVAC Technician, (210) 780-2506, Professional
Veronica Johnson, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Benefits Counselor I, (803) 896-9963, Veronica.Johnson@scdmv.net, Professional
Dontrice Manigo, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Human Resource Manager I, (803) 896-9702, Dontrice.Manigo@scdmv.net, Professional