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melissa kirksey

Customer Service
Huntley,IL

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with a friendly demeanor and strong problem-solving skills, honed at Meijer. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and team performance through effective coaching and collaboration. Proficient in Microsoft Office, ensuring efficient operations and data management. Committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay At Home

Home
10.2020 - Current

Stay at home for the past 5 years raising my daughter

Aide Volunteer

Dundee Park District
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, empowering them to provide better support at home.
  • Monitored vital signs under nurse supervision, enabling accurate assessment of patient health status.
  • Assisted in meal preparation and feeding, promoting proper nutrition for patients.
  • Provided respite care services for family caregivers, allowing them time off while ensuring continuous support for their loved ones.
  • Offered recreational activities that catered to individual preferences, improving overall quality of life for patients.

Cashier

Speedway Gas Station
03.2018 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.

Call Center Representative

Northwest Herald
02.2014 - 10.2015
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Reduced average call handling time, ensuring prompt service to customers while maintaining quality interactions.
  • Established trust with clients by accurately addressing their concerns and offering appropriate resolutions based on their needs.
  • Streamlined call flow processes for more efficient response times and increased productivity.
  • Improved first-call resolution rates with thorough issue analysis and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Office Worker

Fox Valley Systems
07.2006 - 03.2013
  • Kept office equipment in good working order with routine maintenance like changing out cartridges and adding paper.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and on-task.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations – ultimately enhancing the quality of work output.
  • Handled incoming correspondence professionally and efficiently, directing messages to appropriate parties as necessary.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail to staff members and coordinated outgoing parcels.
  • Maintained inventory levels for office supplies, reducing downtime due to shortages or delays in ordering materials.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.

Customer Service Supervisor

Meijer
03.2003 - 06.2006
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
  • Managed escalated calls with diplomacy, successfully deescalating situations while ensuring satisfactory resolutions for both parties involved.
  • Evaluated individual performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, providing targeted coaching to boost results.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Education

Jacobs High School
Algonquin IL

Skills

    Friendly, positive attitude

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Computer skills

    Customer service

    Microsoft office

    Problem-solving

    Team management

    Time management

    Flexible and adaptable

    MS office

    Data entry

    Microsoft Word

    Multitasking

Timeline

Stay At Home

Home
10.2020 - Current

Aide Volunteer

Dundee Park District
08.2020 - 10.2020

Cashier

Speedway Gas Station
03.2018 - 11.2019

Call Center Representative

Northwest Herald
02.2014 - 10.2015

Office Worker

Fox Valley Systems
07.2006 - 03.2013

Customer Service Supervisor

Meijer
03.2003 - 06.2006

Jacobs High School
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