Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
CustomerServiceRepresentative

Maria Bernal

Whittier,CA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Caliber Collision
10.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Customer Service Representative

Caliber Collision
10.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
  • Trained new Customer Service Representatives on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Driver

Amazon Flex
03.2020 - 06.2023

-Delivery package to customers door on a timely manner

Manager of Operations

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
  • Optimized inventory control procedures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory levels.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, promoting professional growth opportunities through coaching methods.
  • Collaborated with other department heads to align organizational goals and maximize efficiency across all departments.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • 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.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Replenishment Team Member

Coach
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Put away received merchandise in designated location.
  • Cleaned and organized sales and stock areas.
  • Greeted and used service model to meet customers' needs.
  • Supported efficient load processing by accurately staging pallets for easy access to merchandise during replenishment activities.
  • Unpacked trucks, moved merchandise, and stocked shelves to provide appealing sales floor and positive customer experience.
  • Achieved high standards of cleanliness throughout the store by consistently maintaining shelves, displays, and backroom storage areas.
  • Performed section resets to match new planograms.

Janitorial Worker

Mary Solutions
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
  • Improved overall facility appearance through consistent attention to detail and adherence to cleaning schedules.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
  • Dusted surfaces, ledges, fixtures and furniture.
  • Sanitized break area kitchen counters, tables and sinks.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by regularly disinfecting high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Hand-cleaned telephones, door knobs and remote controls.
  • Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
  • Collaborated with other janitorial staff members to complete large-scale projects quickly and efficiently.
  • Ensured a welcoming environment for guests by keeping entranceways clear of debris, snow removal where applicable, or washing windows as needed.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.

Replenishment Team Member

Aki Home
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Cleaned and organized sales and stock areas.
  • Put away received merchandise in designated location.
  • Supported efficient load processing by accurately staging pallets for easy access to merchandise during replenishment activities.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily replenishment tasks, ensuring optimal product availability.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to create engaging promotional materials and strategies.
  • Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.

Education

Diploma -

Salazar High School
01.2015

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Resolution
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Relations
  • Call center experience
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Money handling abilities
  • Complaint Handling

Accomplishments

Autism Learning Partners- I did 72hrs of training to learn more about children with autism. My daughter is autistic herself, so i decided to learn more from this.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Caliber Collision
10.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Caliber Collision
10.2023 - Current

Driver

Amazon Flex
03.2020 - 06.2023

Manager of Operations

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 09.2019

Replenishment Team Member

Coach
11.2016 - 03.2017

Replenishment Team Member

Aki Home
08.2014 - 08.2015

Janitorial Worker

Mary Solutions
06.2014 - 09.2016

Diploma -

Salazar High School
Maria Bernal