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Lincoln Laster

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a diverse background and a passion for continuous learning. Originally from Virginia and currently residing in Charlotte, NC, I've embraced various roles in the job market over the past three and a half years, driven by a love for acquiring new skills and experiences. With a creative flair evidenced by my passion for painting and interior decoration, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and project execution. My strong organizational skills ensure efficiency and effectiveness in every task I undertake.


Thriving on challenges, I find empowerment in tackling new responsibilities with enthusiasm and little guidance, showcasing my ability to quickly adapt to different environments. Ambitious about my career, I'm on a journey of exploration to identify my true passions and define a path that aligns with my long-term goals. Eager to contribute my adaptability, creativity, and ambition to a dynamic team, I am committed to making a meaningful impact while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Synchrony Bank
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.

Surgical Assistant

Carolina Center For Oral And Facial Surgery
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.


Door-to-Door Sales Representative

AT&T
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Offered customers best-fit, beneficial solutions from available cell phone, internet, and cable AT&T plans.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Completed documentation smoothly to finalize sales.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Call Center Agent

Citibank
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems while leveraging personal expertise to find appropriate solutions.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Customer Service Representative

Lowes
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion during routine calls.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.

Warehouse Worker

Turkish Delight Jewelry
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
  • Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using Microsoft Excel to update system.
  • Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Entrepreneurship, And Fine Art

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2023

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2019

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Abingdon High School
Abingdon, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong Organization Skills
  • Following up with patients for post operative care
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Highly efficient multitasking skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Calendar Management
  • Scheduling Patients
  • Calling customers to complete purchase orders
  • Administrative Support
  • Social Media Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Synchrony Bank
10.2023 - Current

Surgical Assistant

Carolina Center For Oral And Facial Surgery
10.2021 - 10.2023

Door-to-Door Sales Representative

AT&T
08.2021 - 10.2021

Call Center Agent

Citibank
03.2020 - 02.2021

Customer Service Representative

Lowes
03.2017 - 03.2020

Warehouse Worker

Turkish Delight Jewelry
04.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Entrepreneurship, And Fine Art

Liberty University

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

East Tennessee State University

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Virginia Highlands Community College

High School Diploma -

Abingdon High School
Lincoln Laster