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Sherman Thomas

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Motivated professional well-versed in building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and winning customer loyalty. Brings 20-year background maintaining customer satisfaction and contributing to company success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Talented leader offering top-notch abilities in program management, interpersonal communication and administrative oversight.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Manager / HR Manager

JCPenney
10.2011 - Current
  • Managing and maintaining 4 million dollar a yr store.
  • Takes immediate action on performance and policy issues within team.
  • Leads and maintains system and asset implementation and upgrades; ensuring training on new systems and equipment.
  • Responsible for the completion of associate training and policy compliance.
  • Models and hold team accountable for outstanding custo.er service.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Department Manager

Kohls
06.2002 - 10.2011

Customer Service & Sales

• Greet and assist customers in finding products and partners with other team members when additional help is needed.

• Models and hold team accounts for outstanding customer service.

• Reviews planning tools for merchandise placement.

• Manages and administers the productivity standards program processes to include recognition and coaching.

Education

Diploma -

Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA

Skills

  • Handling Escalations
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Complaint Resolution
  • New Hire Training
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Relationship Building
  • Personnel Training and Development
  • Training and Coaching
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette

Timeline

Customer Service Manager / HR Manager

JCPenney
10.2011 - Current

Department Manager

Kohls
06.2002 - 10.2011

Diploma -

Fountain Valley High School
Sherman Thomas