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Mark Lucero

Summary

Currently retired. Over 30 years of customer service experience, the last position held as MVD manager and before that as an MVD agent with extensive experience at the State of New Mexico. Excelling in team leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in enhancing performance through effective mentoring and conflict resolution. Skilled in compliance and customer service, achieving KPIs ( key while fostering a positive work environment. Committed to continuous improvement and employee development. Dedicated team player skilled in mediation and conflict resolution.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager-Staff Administrator

State of New Mexico
10.2007 - 10.2023


  • Maintained and managed an office in a professional manner while keeping a safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Managed a staff consisting of one under supervisor and a minimum of 10 employees on a weekly basis.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members while maintaining a KPI ( key performance indicators) measurements of 30 transactions per hour and keeping transactions to under 10 minutes per process for each customer on a daily basis.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team performance and keeping staff aware of new state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence such as processing dealer , bank and credit union transactions such as title transfers and adding and perfecting liens.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by maintaining employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills in a positive manner by providing quarterly and yearly evaluations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement with required trainings.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry/irate customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions both with customers
  • Maintained compliance of corrective action with staff in a progressive disciplinary process manner aiming to give employees a fair opportunity to correct their behavior through warnings, counseling up to potential formal discipline like written reprimands before ultimately leading to termination as a final step. Benefits include improved performance, a fair and transparent workplace and valuable documentation of the process.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced state and federal law changes and new or updated regulations so employees can use this participation to focus on developing key skills within the department.
  • Direct liaison as custodian of record for State of New Mexico MVD in regards to city, county, state and federal court cases involving dissemination of evidence of official records of confidential documentation and was tasked to ensure records were properly kept.
  • Reviewed and verified all office records and documentation submitted by all clients for submission for digital storage and retention.
  • Processed Daily Cash and check deposits to include balancing each staff member to make sure all transactions were completed.

Customer Service Agent

State of New Mexico
04.1997 - 10.2007
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.
  • Responsible of data entry of customers requests for vehicle titles, drivers licenses , license reinstatement requirements and customer services needs while maintaining confidentiality and compliance of state laws and regulations.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change of policies and procedures to be consistent within law and regulation policies of state laws and procedure requirements.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Met and maintained customer guidelines for service levels of 30 or more transactions an hour. Handle and productivity in a timely manner in regards to KPI (key performance indicators) requirements of state requirements.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by being engaged and responsive to team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of policies and services while creating a welcoming and positive experience.
  • Assisted and resolved customer issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating office needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Responded to management requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address office needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations changes.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service agents as needed.

Merchant Services Representative

Sunwest Bank
05.1991 - 06.1997
  • Helped customers navigate choices between services with support for questions or queries in regards to Point of Sale services.
  • Assisted clients throughout installation process and provided after hours support to assess satisfaction and resolve problems.
  • Used CRM software to record customer interactions and track installation and maintenance repair activities for review and follow-up.
  • Prepared and demonstrated Point of Sale features and benefits to address specific customer wants and needs at customer's location or at special events.

Authorization Specialist

Sunwest Bank
05.1990 - 05.1991

• Worked different shifts processing approvals and denials of credit card transactions with merchants for business transactions via a phone system.

• Provided customer service information in query system.

Education

Diploma in General Studies

Valley High School
Albuquerque, NM
05.1988

Skills

The manager position was responsible for the following duties:

  • Devotes a substantial portion of time assigning and directly supervising work of at least one supervisor and a minimum of two (2) permanent/full time employees at the field office
  • Acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary actions
  • Conducts training of personnel; may interview and recommendations in the selection of new applicants
  • Provides career coaching through mentoring and arranges for outside training opportunities when possible
  • Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions and perceives the impact and implications of those decisions
  • Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative
  • solutions; makes recommendations
  • Writes in a clear and concise manner
  • Help with oversight of all
  • customers in the office and those that are calling on the phone and in person
  • Trains and tracks employee performance
  • by assigning and evaluating job tasks Evaluates process flows to ensure work is completed on-time and efficiently and revises workflows if necessary
  • Promotes quality customer service by applying customer sensitivity practices while maintaining confidentiality
  • Keeps up-to-date with MVD policies and procedures by accessing any changes in the
  • MVD manual and new state and federal laws and regulations
  • Monitors and evaluates employee performance, assigns tasks and ensures compliance with federal/state laws
  • Trains new employees, conduct evaluations, and monitor employee performance
  • Handles and resolves customer complaints and issues and promotes quality customer service
  • Keeps up-to-date with MVD policies and procedures and disseminates the information for staff

Additional Information

The manager and agent position required maintaining state trainings and certifications within state government for accessing state MVD systems.

VIN (vehicle identification number) inspection certification was required for requirements of inspection of all types of out of state vehicles such as cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, off road equipment including boats, trailers and commercial vehicles being newly titled and registered.

Timeline

Manager-Staff Administrator

State of New Mexico
10.2007 - 10.2023

Customer Service Agent

State of New Mexico
04.1997 - 10.2007

Merchant Services Representative

Sunwest Bank
05.1991 - 06.1997

Authorization Specialist

Sunwest Bank
05.1990 - 05.1991

Diploma in General Studies

Valley High School
Mark Lucero