Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Strengths, Skills, & Achievements
Timeline
Generic

Liana Velez

Belleville,NJ

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Services Representative

AAA Northeast
01.2006 - 02.2020
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional service through active listening, understanding member needs, and offering appropriate solutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
  • Assisted members with account management, including updating personal information and setting up automated payments.
  • Handled cash transactions securely, maintaining accurate cash drawer balances and preventing losses due to errors.
  • Obtaining weekly goals for hotel and car rentals
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Manager

Om Dance Center, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes for performances.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Established scheduling for classes and performances.

.

Sales Associate

The UPS Store
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Sales Associate

Wire4Less
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Education

Liberal Arts/ Communications -

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ
05.2004

Communications -

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05.2002

Skills

Customer Service

Financial Transactions

Work Prioritization

Customer Data Confidentiality

Customer Relations

Calm and Professional Under Pressure

Strengths, Skills, & Achievements

  • Self starter, team player, team builder and collaborative leader
  • Excellent interpersonal/ customer service skills
  • Quick study; eager to learn new skill sets
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve, skilled in conflict resolution
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Emerging Leader and Academic Achievement Award recipient, Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, S.G.A. Senator
  • A Notary of the State of New Jersey

Timeline

Manager

Om Dance Center, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012

Member Services Representative

AAA Northeast
01.2006 - 02.2020

Sales Associate

The UPS Store
01.2003 - 01.2006

Sales Associate

Wire4Less
01.2003 - 01.2005

Liberal Arts/ Communications -

Passaic County Community College

Communications -

William Paterson University
Liana Velez