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Maria Jones

Norcross,GA

Summary

Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention, and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching, and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Agent

Vital Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
  • Maximized revenue recovery through diligent research, verification of debtor information, and persistent contact efforts.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Enhanced client relationships by consistently maintaining clear communication and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.

Customer Service Representative

Hire Dynamics
02.2015 - 01.2020

Managing Incoming Calls: Handle a large volume of incoming phone calls from customers.

Listen attentively to their inquiries, concerns, and requests.


Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing them to the best-qualified department.


Customer Service Inquiries: Address customer questions related to products and services.


Provide accurate information about the company’s offerings.

Assist with troubleshooting issues or guiding customers through basic setup processes.


Human Resources Manager

Suntime Bahamas Limited
11.2011 - 02.2015
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.

Sales Professional

Havertys Furniture
01.2006 - 03.2010
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong customer relationships and providing tailored product recommendations.
  • Maintained sales quota above $50,000 per month

Assistant Manager

Macys Department Store
03.1996 - 12.1999
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase the company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Evaluated data on stock levels, customer sales, and other factors, assessed trends, and reported findings to help senior management make effective operational decisions.
  • Maintained floor displays and performed rotations

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
01.1999 - 11.1999
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism

College of The Bahamas
Nassau Bahamas
05.1988

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Good Judgment
  • Staff Management
  • Hiring and Training
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Account Agent

Vital Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 02.2024

Customer Service Representative

Hire Dynamics
02.2015 - 01.2020

Human Resources Manager

Suntime Bahamas Limited
11.2011 - 02.2015

Sales Professional

Havertys Furniture
01.2006 - 03.2010

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
01.1999 - 11.1999

Assistant Manager

Macys Department Store
03.1996 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism

College of The Bahamas
Maria Jones