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Lisa Paz

Queens,NY

Summary

Results-driven Customer Service- Sales Assistant with proven ability to establish rapport with clients. Dedicated and motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative/Returns Manager

Ic! Berlin America
10.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and company alike.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Collected returned items and re-labeled them to stock for re- sale.
  • Processed credits on returned merchandise in timely manner monthly.

Customer Service Representative / Sales Associate

Weeks Lerman Group
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Maintain open order backorder report, by drop shipping and obtaining tracking information.
  • Handle special order requests by contacting vendors to obtain product information, best pricing, and delivery.
  • Work closely with Accounting department, by obtaining invoices from vendors.
  • Process service calls for repairs and or maintenance on rental equipment.
  • Set up interdepartmental customers for business 2 business portal.
  • Prioritized daily workflow, including phone calls, quotes, orders, and inquiries.
  • Set up customers for rental equipment, for example, Coffee equipment, Water coolers, and water filtration

units.

  • Maintained customer information by adding and or changing customer information.

Customer Service Representative

Merchants Overseas
04.2000 - 02.2012
  • Hired as a Customer Service Representative then promoted to Account Manager for a Swarovski Jewelry Components wholesale distributor, to work in the New York Showroom/Sales office.
  • Increased sales the first year by aggressively promoting the expansion of the Swarovski product line to customers who were reluctant to do so.
  • Maintained a book of business contacts developed through cold calls.
  • Suggested and implemented new product line expansions internally, which benefited company-wide sales.
  • Stimulated company-wide sales by creatively suggesting new special production items.
  • Aggressively pursued new accounts through online searches and magazine listings.
  • Developed new accounts by demonstrating the product line within and through the company showroom, and website and marketing materials.
  • Assured re-orders through attentive service and support.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times.
  • Prioritized daily workflow, including inbound calls, email quotes, and sales-related inquiries.
  • Managed a portfolio of 177 accounts that generated $1,787,300.0 with company promotions.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints.

Education

Stevenson High School
The Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Account Updating
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Account Management
  • Recordkeeping Strengths
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Order Processing
  • Clerical Support
  • Service Upselling
  • Active Listening

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Representative/Returns Manager

Ic! Berlin America
10.2018 - Current

Customer Service Representative / Sales Associate

Weeks Lerman Group
07.2016 - 09.2018

Customer Service Representative

Merchants Overseas
04.2000 - 02.2012

Stevenson High School
Lisa Paz