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Mauricio Cristancho Henao

Mauricio Cristancho Henao

Sales and Marketing
Bergenfield,NJ

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Detail-oriented administrative assistant with experience in customer service, data entry and office management. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks. Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration. Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 22 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths. Professional and knowledgeable office clerk offering several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills. Enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with expertise in anticipating professional needs and proactively identifying and resolving problems. Bringing proven to promote organization and availability through effective schedule development. Excellent customer service and conflict management skills. Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Archdiocese Of Newark
01.2023 - Current
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Membership Supervisor

Costco
Teterboro, NJ
01.2007 - 04.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
  • Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
  • Assisted sales team members in developing customer relationships, and building customer loyalty.
  • Communicated customer feedback and complaints to team members to promote proper resolution, creating strategies to increase sales and improve customer service and sales techniques.
  • Monitored daily sales performance and provided feedback to each team member.
  • Built strong relationships with clients by following up on previous purchases and suggesting new products.
  • Developed and enforced policies and procedures for compliance with company policies.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Developed and implemented incentive programs to increase sales and customer loyalty.
  • Improved productivity of customer service team by leading training initiatives and revamping schedules.
  • Became trainer for new employees , achieving consistency in standards compliance, Customer Service excellence and top of Sales in Local, Regional and National company records.
  • During time worked in Membership Department, every store I worked at achieved significant improvement in both Membership Upgrades and Service usage by members, which led them to top 5% in district, then region and finally in nation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Membership Manager

Costco
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Recommended specific products and services in alignment with individual needs, requirements and specifications.
  • 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.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained personnel and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Maintained culture of Customer Service priority -improving both sales and use of services- thus becoming permanent one on list of top stores, first in State, then Region and finally National.

Education

No Degree - Computer Engineering

Universidad Piloto De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
11.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Strategic Planning

SENA - Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - Colombia
Colombia, South America

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Process Optimization
  • Sales Plan Implementation
  • Labor Relations
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Relations
  • Strategic Business Planning and Administration
  • Data Integrity
  • Company Standards
  • Information Updates
  • Training and Development
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated weekly project team meetings and drafted agendas to increase meeting efficiency.
  • Technology Proficient - Developed a strong knowledge of hardware and software while keeping abreast of new applications that increased efficiency and productivity for management and clients.
  • Awarded "Employee of the Month" for delivering outstanding administrative support.
  • Managed Membership and Marketing area.
  • Successfully resolved every customer issue presented.
  • Oversaw Membership increase and Upgrade project, resulting in the store being #1 Every time I lead a team.
  • Assisted management with the training of every new staff member.
  • Policy Development - Developed and implemented employee manual outlining all proper business procedures and office policies.
  • Recognized by customers and Management for expedient and effective service.
  • Training - Responsible for training all new employees to ensure continued quality of customer service.
  • Developed and implemented Sales and Marketing best practices, which resulted in increased company efficiency and productivity.
  • Held first-point-of-contact for all internal and external communications with executive-level officers.
  • Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
  • Brought every store worked at to achieve the best results in Sales, Membership Upgrade and Member Service Usage, to the top 5% in the nation.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Archdiocese Of Newark
01.2023 - Current

Membership Manager

Costco
01.2020 - 10.2020

Membership Supervisor

Costco
01.2007 - 04.2022

No Degree - Computer Engineering

Universidad Piloto De Colombia

Some College (No Degree) - Strategic Planning

SENA - Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - Colombia
Mauricio Cristancho HenaoSales and Marketing