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LaToria Pierson

Marietta,GA

Summary

Customer-focused professional with 15+ years of experience across customer service, client support, sales, hospitality, team leadership, and operations, including prior hybrid office/remote customer service experience. Skilled in active listening, relationship building, client retention, complaint resolution, sales, troubleshooting, and maintaining a positive, solution-focused approach under pressure. Highly proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, business software, and point-of-sale systems. Experienced in managing multiple priorities, learning new systems quickly, documenting information accurately, and communicating professionally with customers, clients, coworkers, and business partners. BBA In Operations Management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative (CSR)

CINC
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring a positive service experience.
  • Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions and follow up on unresolved issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve response times and enhance service quality.
  • Trained new hires on best practices for customer engagement and problem resolution.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
  • Developed FAQs and troubleshooting guides to streamline support workflows.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Customized support strategies for high-priority clients to ensure their specific needs were met.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Lead Bartender

Association Bar
05.2021 - 03.2023

Delivered high-touch customer service while managing multiple customer needs in a fast-paced environment.

Resolved customer concerns using active listening, empathy, problem-solving, and guest recovery techniques.

Hired, trained, coached, and mentored employees according to company standards and performance expectations.

Analyzed customer feedback and identified opportunities to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.

Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to improve employee performance and service delivery.

Coordinated with event planners and internal teams to support meetings, events, and daily operations.

Maintained professional relationships with vendors, restaurants, and third-party business partners.

Organized daily workflows and operations to promote efficiency, consistency, and service quality.

Bartender

Nobu
04.2023 - 07.2025

Delivered personalized customer service while managing high-volume interactions and competing priorities to enhance customer satisfaction.

Resolved customer concerns and complaints while working toward satisfactory outcomes for all parties.

Trained and coached team members on customer service, communication, company policies, menu education, and sales techniques.

Updated computer systems with pricing information and daily product specials.

Processed financial transactions accurately and handled money responsibly.

Followed established procedures for reservations, opening and closing, sanitation, and daily operations.

Developed professional relationships with customers and vendors and monitored service quality and timeliness.

Education

BBA - Operations Management

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05-2015

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Complaint resolution
  • Customer engagement
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Client engagement
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Event coordination
  • Dispute resolution

Timeline

Bartender

Nobu
04.2023 - 07.2025

Lead Bartender

Association Bar
05.2021 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative (CSR)

CINC
02.2018 - 03.2020

BBA - Operations Management

Kennesaw State University