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Michelle Frear

Customer Service Associate
San Antonio,TX
Michelle Frear

Summary

Enterprising Demo Specialist with distinguished knowledge in product sales, demonstrations, success at suggestive salesmanship and upselling. Committed to detail-oriented excellence with talent for multitasking.

I have a file with many sales awards in exceeding sales goals as well as all time sales records & will provide when interviewed.

Overview

40
years of professional experience
2

Certifications

Work History

Panera Bread
San Antonio, TX

Customer Service Associate
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged customers in a warm, welcoming & professional way.
  • Handled customers issues by following guidelines and resolving disputes.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Trained associates in daily work guidelines & making sure that guests have the best experience possible..
  • Assert focus on all abilities of continued success of the business.

Panera Bread
San Antonio, TX

Customer Service Associate
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

HEB Grocery Store
San Antonio, TX

Sales Demo Specialist
11.2009 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Take care of visiting guests first in a pleasant and timely fashion.
  • Serve fresh, prepared demo items while handing out recipe cards and assist in gathering ingredients for guests to prepare at home, while increasing sales.
  • Build trust with visiting guests in a personal and professional manner, and always make sure to invite visitors back.
  • Encourage consistent team communication to share creative ideas with each other in an effort to have a tighter-knit department, as well as increasing sales.
  • Prepping and cooking raw food to required internal temperatures for sampling and selling to visiting guests.

Performed duties such as cashiering, restocking inventory, arranging flowers, and slicing deli products.

Walgreens
San Antonio, TX

Senior Beauty Advisor (Cosmetic Dept. Manager)
03.2003 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Performed inventory management duties such as stocking shelves, tracking sales data and ordering new merchandise.
  • Organized special events such as makeup demonstrations, fashion shows or promotions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by listening to customers' needs and preferences.
  • Analyzed sales trends to recommend promotional activities or changes in product assortment.
  • Created visually appealing displays that showcased featured items in an attractive manner.
  • Greeted customers, provided product knowledge and advice to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment to promote sales.
  • Operated cash register, credit card machine and computer.
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers.

Mission Jewelers
San Antonio, TX

Jewelry Sales Associate
02.1996 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Demonstrated product knowledge to answer customer questions and inquiries.
  • Completed paperwork accurately for all transactions according to company policies.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Maintained an organized and clean store environment, including dusting displays regularly.
  • Engaged in suggestive selling techniques to increase sales volume.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting cash drawers and setting alarms.
  • Processed payments using point-of-sale systems, credit card machines, and cash registers.
  • Assisted in the design of custom jewelry pieces for customers.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jewelers
San Antonio, TX

Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
06.1991 - 08.1995

Job overview

  • Provided product knowledge about the available fine jewelry items.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Advised customers on proper care of fine jewelry pieces.
  • Assisted customers in selecting jewelry pieces according to their preferences and needs.
  • Processed special orders for out-of-stock items as requested by customers.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Asked open-ended questions to ascertain what type of item customer desired, price range limits and recipient of item.
  • Provided excellent service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact and listening skills.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.

Education

St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX

Associate of Applied Science from Dietetics
05-2005

University Overview

  • [Number] GPA - 3.75
  • [Semester, Year] - Dean's List

Skills

  • Product Demonstration
  • Customer Engagement
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Digital Marketing
  • Product display
  • Training and coaching
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Able to stand for unlimited hours
  • Retail Sales
  • Marketing
  • Food and beverage preparation
  • Product displays

Accomplishments

I have a file of sales awards through the years for exceeding sales goals & all time sales records

  • I received awards from HEB for Woman of Distinction twice in over 14 years which was voted by my peers & management for demonstrating friendly, professional & exemplary work ethics.

Certification

  • TABC serving certificate
  • Fresh Food Certified
  • Food Handler Essentials Course Certified
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Panera Bread
09.2024 - Current

Customer Service Associate

Panera Bread
09.2024 - Current

Sales Demo Specialist

HEB Grocery Store
11.2009 - 07.2024

Senior Beauty Advisor (Cosmetic Dept. Manager)

Walgreens
03.2003 - 08.2008

Jewelry Sales Associate

Mission Jewelers
02.1996 - 12.1996

Fine Jewelry Sales Associate

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jewelers
06.1991 - 08.1995

St. Phillips College

Associate of Applied Science from Dietetics
Michelle FrearCustomer Service Associate