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Lydia Sutton-Woody

York

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience at JCPenney, excelling in problem resolution and payment processing. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge. Skilled in data entry and order processing, consistently delivering exceptional support and fostering positive customer relationships.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Care Representative

ProLab Solutions, Inc.
York, PA
04.2015 - Current
  • Submit orders for Fixed and Removable Restorations (Labtrac)
  • Retrieve data from shipping advices for invoicing to customers
  • Input new customer information and updates
  • Process credit card payments for customer statement balances
  • Answer and direct all incoming calls
  • Prepare shipping labels via UPS for outgoing customer orders through WorldShip
  • Investigate customer disputes and resolution
  • Submit reports to interoffice and International headquarters daily
  • Ship and process customers orders incoming and outgoing

Support-Cash Counting Specialist

JCPenney
York, PA
02.2014 - 04.2015

Sorted and count money manually with use of automatic currency-counting machine

Verified and protected currency by following all cash control and security guidelines

Encoded checks and bundled monies to prepare daily bank deposits

Process change requests for safe

Entered vouchers to reconcile expenses,and accounted for monies brought into or taken out of the cash room

Updated and maintained employee timesheets for payroll

Stores Training Supervisor

JCPenney
York, PA
04.2009 - 05.2012
  • Developed training programs to enhance employee performance and customer service skills.
  • Coordinated onboarding sessions for new hires, ensuring effective integration into company culture.
  • Monitored training effectiveness through feedback and adjusted curriculum accordingly.
  • Led workshops on product knowledge, resulting in improved sales techniques among staff.
  • Interviewed and hired potential candidates for available sales associate positions
  • Scheduled and coordinated employee orientations.
  • Collaborated with Store Leadership Team to assign new hires to departments in partnership with Store Manager.
  • Monitored and coached associates performance
  • Maintained records for associate development of new policies and procedures
  • Assisted with hospitality in the catalog area for telephone inquires, deliveries return of merchandise, and internet orders

Customer Service Associate

JCPenney
York, PA
04.1998 - 04.2009
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and enhancing satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new associates on product knowledge and store procedures.
  • Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and balanced drawers.
  • Processed merchandise returns and exchanges, adhering to company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain organized sales floor and inventory displays.
  • Handled customer complaints with empathy, providing effective solutions promptly.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Processed orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of products or services to customers.
  • Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities, contributing to increased sales.
  • Improved customer experience by maintaining high level of product knowledge and sharing it effectively.
  • Resolved customer complaints, leading to noticeable improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company's products and services, enhancing their overall experience.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
12-2013

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inbound customer service
  • Data entry
  • Call center experience
  • Problem resolution
  • Payment processing
  • Product knowledge
  • Order processing
  • Product education
  • Phone etiquette
  • Upselling techniques
  • Administrative and office support

Timeline

Customer Care Representative

ProLab Solutions, Inc.
04.2015 - Current

Support-Cash Counting Specialist

JCPenney
02.2014 - 04.2015

Stores Training Supervisor

JCPenney
04.2009 - 05.2012

Customer Service Associate

JCPenney
04.1998 - 04.2009

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College
Lydia Sutton-Woody