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Kennesha James

Loves Park,IL

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Coordinator

The TJX Companies
Machesney Park, IL
06.2024 - 03.2025

• Supported sales team by managing and coordinating all administrative tasks, including scheduling
appointments, preparing sales materials, and maintaining customer databases
• Assisted in the development of sales strategies and tactics to achieve company targets and increase
revenue
• Maintained accurate records of sales data, including customer information, orders, and invoices
• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and
addressing customer concerns
• Provided regular updates to the sales team on market trends, competitor activities, and customer
feedback
• Managed customer complaints or escalations by investigating issues and providing satisfactory
resolutions
• Organized product demonstrations or presentations for potential clients to showcase key features/
benefits
• Created and maintained schedules for a team of 20+ employees, ensuring optimal coverage and
efficient use of resources

Order Selector

Staples Fulfillment Center
Beloit, WI
05.2023 - 06.2024

• Efficiently selected and prepared customer orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Utilized RF scanners to locate and pick products from designated storage areas
• Maintained a high level of productivity by meeting daily order quotas
• Performed quality checks on picked items to verify correct quantity, condition, and expiration dates
• Trained new employees on order selection procedures, safety guidelines, and company policies
• Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance skills in areas such as safety protocols and product
knowledge
• Maintained knowledge of product inventory, including item locations, stock levels, and special handling
requirements

Merchandise Stocker

Walmart
Roscoe, IL
04.2021 - 05.2023

• Efficiently unloaded incoming shipments, organized merchandise, and stocked shelves according to
planograms
• Maintained accurate inventory records by conducting regular stock counts and reconciling
discrepancies

• Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss inventory levels, trends, and potential
issues
• Collaborated with sales associates to identify fast-selling items for prioritized restocking during peak
hours
• Trained new team members on proper stocking procedures, safety protocols, and efficient use of
equipment
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability or location within the store

Customer Service Representative

Alorica
Rockford, IL
04.2018 - 11.2020

• Managed a high volume of incoming calls and emails, consistently meeting or exceeding performance
metrics for response time and resolution
• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring
customer satisfaction
• Resolved complex customer complaints by investigating the root cause of the issue and implementing
appropriate solutions
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate unresolved issues and ensure timely resolution
for customers
• Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on product features, policies, procedures, and
industry trends
• Proactively followed up with customers after issue resolution to ensure their satisfaction was maintained
• Managed escalated customer issues with professionalism and empathy, ensuring swift resolution while
maintaining a positive brand image
• Demonstrated strong conflict resolution skills by de-escalating tense situations effectively while
maintaining professionalism at all times

Cook

Dahmen's at Hawks Landing Country Club
Madison, WI
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Prepared diverse menus, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and efficient workflow.
  • Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
  • Developed seasonal recipes, enhancing culinary offerings and guest satisfaction.
  • Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
  • Preparing food for service
  • chopping vegetables, preparing sauces
  • Hand making Pizza's
  • Preparing meal on flat top grill
  • Working the pizza oven
  • Calling orders to be prepared or delivered
  • Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
  • Interacting with customers
  • Taking orders and serving snacks and drinks
  • Assessing bar customers' needs and preferences
  • Making recommendations
  • Handling money
  • Entering orders in POS System
  • Changing beer kegs/ soda

Bartender

Schwelgers
Madison, WI
02.2017 - 01.2018
  • Crafted signature cocktails and beverages, enhancing guest satisfaction through exceptional service.
  • Managed bar inventory and supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Trained and mentored junior bartenders, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Implemented efficient drink preparation techniques, improving overall service speed and accuracy.

Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Healthgrades
Madison, WI
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assists clients by determining needs
  • scheduling or canceling appointments, or referring to correct staff person
  • Maintains and updates schedule of medical service providers' availability
  • Maintain contact with clients, notifying them of any scheduling changes
  • Communicated effectively with clients and medical professionals
  • Performed administrative tasks as needed Customer Service Representative

New Vehicle Sales Associate

Dubuque Auto Plaza
Dubuque, IA
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of vehicle inventory to effectively match customer needs with suitable options.
  • Conducted detailed vehicle presentations, highlighting features and benefits to drive sales.
  • Collaborated with finance team to streamline loan approval processes for customers to purchase both new and used cars
  • Marketing and promoting vehicle add-ons such as Finance and Insurance Protection
  • Demonstrating vehicles to clients explaining their features and going for test drives
  • Meeting/Greeting customers face to face creating a report and a friendly face for them to remember
  • Holding sales discussions about cars with clients and other members of my team
  • Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events, shows and demonstrations
  • Negotiating the terms and conditions of a sales
  • Preparing sold vehicles for customer delivery
  • Setting up vehicles to be serviced & cleaned up
  • Obtaining/verifying proper identification from customers prior to a test drive
  • work hand-and-hand with the showroom guys as well as body-shop on resolutions for the customer
  • Getting involved in various company-wide advertising and promotional activities
  • Explained vehicle finance options with the customers

Customer Service Representative

Focus Services Inc.
Dubuque, IA
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently through multiple channels, enhancing overall satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes, reducing response times.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and customer service best practices, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Place or cancel orders
  • Answer questions about customers current plans.
  • Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes.
  • Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
  • Close out or open call records.
  • Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction.
  • Made Out-bound calls to customers to verify account information.
  • Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.
  • Cancel or upgrade accounts.
  • Assist with placement of orders, replacement of documents, or exchanges.
  • Update information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers.

Data Entry Clerk

General Electric Company
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Entered and verified data into internal systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed electronic filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits of data entries for consistency and error reduction.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry processes, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Resolve customer complaints via phone, mail
  • Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information.
  • Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.
  • Principal Pay-Down.
  • Cancel or upgrade accounts.
  • Assist with placement of orders, replacement of documents, or exchanges.
  • Advise on company information.
  • Update information and other pertinent information such as
    addresses and phone numbers.
  • Place or cancel orders
  • Answer questions about current plans.
  • Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes.
  • Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service
    is being delivered.
  • Close out or open call records.
  • Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
Coralville, IA
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge and performance in customer interactions.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies, effectively addressing customer complaints and concerns.
  • Monitored key performance indicators to ensure targets were consistently met or exceeded across the team.
  • Resolve customer complaints via phone, mail
  • Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information.
  • Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.
  • Cancel or upgrade accounts.
  • Assist with placement of orders, replacement of documents, or exchanges.
  • Advise on company information.
  • Update information and other pertinent information such as
    addresses and phone numbers.
  • Place or cancel orders
  • Answer questions about current plans.
  • Utilize computer technology to handle high call volumes.
  • Work with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
  • Close out or open call records.
  • Compile reports on overall customer satisfaction.
  • Read from scripts.
  • Handle changes in policies or renewals.

Cashier

Schnucks Grocery Store
Rockford, IL
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer balances through diligent cash handling practices.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance store operations and improve customer experience.
  • * Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
    * Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
    * Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
    * Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and
    tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price
    scanners.
    * Greet customers entering establishments.
    * Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures
    or policies.
    * Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
    * Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure
    that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
    * Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
    * Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
    * Cash checks for customers.
    * Process merchandise returns and exchanges.

Personal Care Assistant

Peak
Rockford, IL
06.2013 - 10.2014
  • Feed, bathe and dress patients
  • Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean.
  • Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
  • Answer calls about changes in a patient's condition or behavior
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems
  • Report/Discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,
  • wheelchairs, or automobiles also assist with dressing and grooming.
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing

laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.

  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them

mentally healthy and alert.

  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family

members, according to prescribed diets.

  • Change dressings.
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal

hygiene assistance.

  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing

clothes or dishes, or running errands.

  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation,

family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal

care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

  • Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and

medication, under the direction of registered nurses or

physiotherapists.

  • Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in

planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.

  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to

physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.

Certified Medical Assistant

Abcore
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems

to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager

  • Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,

wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them

mentally healthy and alert.

  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family

members, according to prescribed diets.

  • Change dressings.
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal

hygiene assistance.

  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing

clothes or dishes, or running errands.

  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation,

family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal

care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

  • Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist family’s in

planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.

  • Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the

client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing

services.

  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing & ironing

Clothes, dishes, or running errands, changing bed linens

laundry, or assisting with their personal care.

  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to

physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.

  • Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations,

suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed

by a physician or nurse.

  • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under

direction of nurse or physician.

  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior,

complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

  • Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about

patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
Rockford, IL
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems

to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.

  • Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
  • Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,

wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

  • Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them

mentally healthy and alert.

  • Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family

members, according to prescribed diets.

  • Change dressings.
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal

hygiene assistance.

  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing

clothes or dishes, or running errands.

  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation,

family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal

care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

  • Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist family’s in

planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.

  • Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the

client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing

services.

  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing & ironing

Clothes, dishes, or running errands, changing bed linens

laundry, or assisting with their personal care.

  • Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to

physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.

  • Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations,

suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed

by a physician or nurse.

  • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under

direction of nurse or physician.

  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior,

complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

  • Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about

patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Youth Program Leader

E.S.C.A.P.E Foundation
Chicago, IL
01.2005 - 06.2011
  • Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to enhance personal development and social skills.
  • Coordinated community outreach initiatives to increase program participation and awareness among local families.
  • Mentored youth participants, fostering leadership skills and promoting positive peer relationships.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to secure resources and support for program activities and events.
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on
    social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money
    management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on
    social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Advise clients to get tested for all STD's and STI's
  • Maintain inventory records.
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry,
    mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to
    compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or
    computers.
  • Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to
    solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for
    charitable causes.
  • Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
  • Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment
    method, and enter orders into computers.
  • Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
  • Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of
    specific individuals.

Education

Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
12-2026

High School Diploma -

John Marshall Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL
06-2011

Skills

  • Patience and composure
  • Training and coaching
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Logistics management
  • Returns policies
  • Solutions management
  • Returns assistance
  • Order fulfillment
  • Inbound call management
  • Customer retention
  • Adaptability
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Time management abilities
  • MS office
  • Complaint resolution
  • Record keeping
  • Quality control
  • Administrative and office support
  • Professionalism
  • Goal setting
  • Self motivation
  • Team building
  • Call center experience
  • Microsoft office
  • Phone etiquette
  • Customer relations
  • Teamwork skills
  • Money handling
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Calm under pressure
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Computer skills
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Customer service excellence
  • Multitasking
  • Customer service

Timeline

Customer Experience Coordinator

The TJX Companies
06.2024 - 03.2025

Order Selector

Staples Fulfillment Center
05.2023 - 06.2024

Merchandise Stocker

Walmart
04.2021 - 05.2023

Customer Service Representative

Alorica
04.2018 - 11.2020

Cook

Dahmen's at Hawks Landing Country Club
08.2017 - 01.2018

Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Healthgrades
07.2017 - 12.2017

Bartender

Schwelgers
02.2017 - 01.2018

New Vehicle Sales Associate

Dubuque Auto Plaza
08.2016 - 01.2017

Customer Service Representative

Focus Services Inc.
06.2016 - 11.2016

Data Entry Clerk

General Electric Company
02.2016 - 06.2016

Customer Service Representative

General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
06.2015 - 01.2016

Cashier

Schnucks Grocery Store
08.2014 - 12.2014

Personal Care Assistant

Peak
06.2013 - 10.2014

Certified Medical Assistant

Abcore
06.2013 - 07.2014

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
06.2011 - 08.2013

Youth Program Leader

E.S.C.A.P.E Foundation
01.2005 - 06.2011

Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

John Marshall Metropolitan High School
Kennesha James