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Lacouillia Foster

Greenville,SC

Summary

Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable with ability to coach and train employees to maximize productivity. To align with the organization's mission and values, creates a dynamic and positive workplace culture. Customer service and sales professionals who have improved customer retention rates and increased revenue have been successful. Retail sales professional dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and fostering customer loyalty. Mentoring and training others in best practices has been a part of history. Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Customer Service Representative with [Number] years of retail experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Individual who is friendly and can work well in a group setting. Team leader with 14 years of experience and progressive advancement management. Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with 12 years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge. Detailed Sales Representative well-known for turning problem accounts into long-term customers. Reliable and quick-paced. Proponent of team-based sales efforts. Sales Representative with a solid record of consistently achieving customer retention goals through relationship building and advanced product knowledge.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Call Center Representative

Utility Partners of America
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.

Sales Representative

Spectrum
Simpsonville, SC
05/16/23 - 01.2024

Inbound sales representative

  • Engaged actively with callers, confirming or clarifying information and diffusing anger.
  • Answered, screened and processed high volume of calls daily with call management system and web-based communications.
  • Answered incoming customer calls and provided product and service information.
  • Followed-up with customers to ensure their satisfaction with the service received.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Updated customer accounts, addresses and contact information within call management databases.
  • Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
  • Assessed customer needs, clarified information, researched every issue and provided solutions or alternatives.
  • Maintained strong call control and quickly worked through scripts to address problems.
  • Identified opportunities to upsell products when appropriate.
  • Networked to build client base and promote products to new and existing clients.
  • Demonstrated empathy and patience to customers while resolving their issues.
  • Provided timely feedback on customer concerns and issues.
  • Ensured quality standards are met for all calls handled in line with company guidelines.
  • Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable responses to information requests.
  • Managed customer expectations by clarifying needs, identifying options and recommending products and services.
  • Resolved customer inquiries, questions and concerns to consistently offer quality service and meet performance benchmarks.
  • Maintained customer records by updating account information in the computer system.
  • Offered resolutions to de-escalate calls and solve customer issues.
  • Met or exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
  • Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer.
  • Offered support and assistance to customers regarding products, services, billing inquiries, technical difficulties.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay abreast of new products and processes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Team Lead

Walmart
Greenville, SC
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Held meetings with employees to assess performance and devise improvement strategies
  • Operated all [Type] machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents
  • Was in charge of a team of [Number] customer service representatives who assisted [Type] customers
  • Assigned daily employee tasks and kept track of their progress
  • Did cross-training and backed up customer service managers
  • Increased customer retention and satisfaction by closely monitoring team member performance and assessing problematic practices
  • I'm in charge of dealing with and resolving any problems or issues that arise
  • Trained team members in customer service techniques and gave them feedback and encouragement in order to help them meet their sales targets
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
  • I'm holding regular 1:1 meetings with team members to get to know them better and to help them understand what they're trying to accomplish and how they're going to do it
  • Kept track of counts and sorted completed work to make shipping and additional processing easier
  • Was in charge of scheduling, accepting requests for time off, and finding cover for short shifts
  • Mentor and train junior and new employees
  • Was in charge of coordinating the efforts of customer service representatives
  • Receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements were all tracked by me
  • Kept an eye on the machines in order to assess their progress, make adjustments, and maintain the desired tension and speeds.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
Taylors, SC
08.2004 - 02.2020
  • Worked with the team to improve efficiency on various projects
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests
  • Communicated with managers from other departments to maintain transparency
  • Developed and implemented policies aimed at increasing team productivity and improving operational efficiency
  • Was in charge of onboarding new employees, which included training, mentoring, and new hire paperwork
  • Interacted with customers to assess their needs and recommend products or services
  • Devised and optimized schedules in order to maintain coverage and service levels in line with anticipated demand
  • Keep track of all transactions on a daily basis and generate invoices and reports for the manager
  • Instructed team members on how to implement successful operational and sales strategies
  • Analyze customer feedback and make recommendations for how to improve processes and service levels
  • Developed and implemented a workplace safety incentive program that resulted in [Number] years with no Workers' Compensation claims
  • Developed and implemented a workplace safety incentive program that resulted in [Number] years with no Workers' Compensation claims
  • I'm in charge of scheduling, inventory control, and stocking
  • Provided excellent customer service in a timely manner
  • Advanced to keyholder and assistant manager-in-charge in the absence of the manager
  • Looked over sales and gross profit reports to see what options there were for expanding the market
  • Assist customers in locating products
  • Communication with customers
  • Was in charge of training employees and supervising production staff, department heads, and shift managers
  • Supervising, money handling, store opening/closing, and banking procedures during my shift
  • Was in charge of customer service, which included dealing with complaints, stock management, and answering customer questions.

Education

High School -

Wade Hampton High School
01.1988

Skills

  • Minute taking
  • Computer proficiency
  • Presentation and facilitation
  • Loss prevention
  • Problem resolution
  • Employee scheduling
  • Budgets
  • Technical knowledge
  • Personnel training and development
  • Process improvement
  • Planning and implementation
  • Scheduling
  • Team Leadership
  • Employee evaluations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Communications
  • Flexible schedule
  • Policies and procedures
  • Creative problem solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer service
  • New employee mentoring
  • Sales Development
  • Records Management
  • Client Account Management
  • Call center customer service
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer support
  • Resolving issues
  • Inbound phone calls
  • Call center operations
  • Communicating with clients
  • Customer communications
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Product knowledge
  • Payment processing
  • Calm disposition
  • Account updating
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales expertise
  • Training experience
  • System documentation
  • Data gathering
  • Computer skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Microsoft office
  • Relationship building
  • Sales and upselling
  • Document and records management

Timeline

Call Center Representative

Utility Partners of America
04.2024 - Current

Team Lead

Walmart
04.2020 - 10.2022

Assistant Manager

Walmart
08.2004 - 02.2020

High School -

Wade Hampton High School

Sales Representative

Spectrum
05/16/23 - 01.2024
Lacouillia Foster