Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Lisa Hurmis

Round Lake Park,IL

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Stella’s Cafe & Adult Video Gaming
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

Assistant Store Manager

K-Mart / Sears Corporation
06.1978 - 06.1998
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.
  • Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
  • Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members while providing constructive feedback resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
  • Spearheaded staff recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates for open positions and selecting top talent to join the team.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Education

Grayslake Community High School
Grayslake, IL
1981

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Escalation management
  • Product knowledge
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer satisfaction measurement
  • Follow-up skills
  • Scheduling
  • Team development
  • Prioritization
  • Staff training
  • Building rapport
  • Quality control
  • Product sales
  • Sales expertise
  • Assertiveness
  • Store maintenance
  • Service upselling
  • Staff education and training
  • Retail store support
  • Stock management
  • Service standard compliance
  • POS systems expert
  • Key holder experience
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Receiving support
  • Brand representation
  • Coordination
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Relationship building
  • Coaching techniques
  • Employee training
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Stella’s Cafe & Adult Video Gaming
03.2024 - 06.2025

Assistant Store Manager

K-Mart / Sears Corporation
06.1978 - 06.1998

Grayslake Community High School
Lisa Hurmis