Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
AccountManager

Michele Kletz

McKees Rocks,PA

Summary

Seasoned Customer Associate with 10+ years of experience dedicated to providing highest quality service and making customers feel welcome. Committed to exceeding sales expectations and furthering company goals. Timely and situationally aware employee dedicated to supporting productive work environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Scale Operator

IWS Interstate Waste Services
04.2017 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent service to internal and external clients.
  • Identified issues and developed solutions to improve quality control.
  • Followed up with customers to handle delays or other issues.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and processed payments efficiently to keep waiting at minimum.
  • Communicated with operators to share information related to product.
  • Operated weigh scales and issued tickets when necessary.
  • Maintained tidy work area to reduce likelihood of accidents.
  • Dispatched orders to drivers for efficiency.
  • Complied with safety regulations to avoid potential injuries and support company goals.
  • Answered customer calls professionally and routed to appropriate person.
  • Checked loads to identify contents and unauthorized or highly regulated materials.
  • Weighed and measured C&D materials and updated records with collected data.
  • Cleaned work areas of excess supplies, cardboard and rejected materials throughout each shift.

Retail Sales Clerk /Key Holder

NY&CO
11.2011 - 07.2014

Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
  • Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
  • Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
  • Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.

Student Admissions Representative

Everest Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2006 - 01.2010
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Education

Associate of Science - Justice Technology

International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2009

High School Diploma -

Sto-Rox High School
Mckees Rocks, PA
06.1987

Skills

  • Injury Support
  • Maintaining Clean Work Area
  • Professional Relationships
  • Customer Service
  • Daily Logs
  • Product Weighing
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Hazardous Waste Screening
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Collect Samples
  • Radiation Detection
  • Customer Relations
  • Outbound Scale Operations
  • Weight Calculations
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Selling
  • Assigning Tasks
  • Customer Assistance
  • Traffic Calming
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Product Promotion
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales Expertise
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Retail Sales
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Injury Support
  • Sales Goal Attainment
  • Merchandise Receiving and Handling
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Credit Card Applications
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Returns and Exchanges
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Leadership
  • Goal-Driven
  • Guided Tours
  • Records Transfers
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Admissions Processes
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Internal Department Communication
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Clerical Support
  • Enrollment Assistance
  • Student Counseling
  • Open House Preparation
  • Positive Communication Skills
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Enrollment Documentation Completion
  • Applicant Interviewing
  • Campus Tours
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • External Communications
  • Set Appointments
  • Issue Response and Resolution

Timeline

Scale Operator

IWS Interstate Waste Services
04.2017 - 12.2022

Retail Sales Clerk /Key Holder

NY&CO
11.2011 - 07.2014

Student Admissions Representative

Everest Institute
11.2006 - 01.2010

Associate of Science - Justice Technology

International Academy of Design And Technology - Pittsburgh

High School Diploma -

Sto-Rox High School
Michele Kletz