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Loletha Gainer

Stamford,CT

Summary

Experienced and reliable customer service professional with extensive Customer Service. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and active listening. Skilled in cash handling and maintaining a positive store environment, fostering repeat business and strong client relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional service in high-pressure situations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Khols Department Store
07.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Home Health Aide

Private Duty
02.2015 - 05.2024


  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Customer Service Call Center Representative

Abbott Diabetes Care
07.2005 - 04.2009
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally while maintaining composure under pressure from distressed or dissatisfied customers.
  • Managed a high volume of calls efficiently by organizing workload effectively and multitasking when necessary.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through genuine empathy, active listening, and clear communication skills.

Customer Service Representative

Ace Endico
07.2005 - 04.2009
  • 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.

Customer Service Representative

Simply Delicious
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Research Customer Problems
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Clerical assistant

Bookkeeper

Harry L Thomas
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.

Data Entry Operator

Oxford Health Plans
01.1997 - 08.2000
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
  • Reduced turnaround time for projects with accurate and timely data entry, contributing to overall company success.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pitney Bowes, Inc
02.1995 - 03.1997
  • Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
  • Batching, Coding, and Data Entry.
  • Vendor Inquiries
  • Index Invoices using Ovation Imaging Software

Mail Processor

U.S Postal Service
01.1993 - 09.1994
  • Processed incoming and out going mail.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
  • Operated mail sorting machine,
  • Improved mail processing efficiency by implementing an effective sorting system.

Customer Care Representative

Mosaic Records
02.1992 - 06.1993
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Updated system with orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Hill High School
Stamford, CT
01-1979

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Cash handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving

Timeline

Sales Associate

Khols Department Store
07.2015 - Current

Home Health Aide

Private Duty
02.2015 - 05.2024

Customer Service Call Center Representative

Abbott Diabetes Care
07.2005 - 04.2009

Customer Service Representative

Ace Endico
07.2005 - 04.2009

Customer Service Representative

Simply Delicious
03.2003 - 04.2004

Bookkeeper

Harry L Thomas
08.2000 - 05.2002

Data Entry Operator

Oxford Health Plans
01.1997 - 08.2000

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pitney Bowes, Inc
02.1995 - 03.1997

Mail Processor

U.S Postal Service
01.1993 - 09.1994

Customer Care Representative

Mosaic Records
02.1992 - 06.1993

High School Diploma -

West Hill High School
Loletha Gainer