Operations Manager turned Customer Service Representative who thrives in high pressure situations. I am skilled in customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Versed in planning daily operations, inbound and outbound calls, and inventory management. Excellent at building relationships with team members and vendors. I am a quick study and eager to learn more about District programs and services as well as community resources.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Sage Network & Communications
Camarillo, CA
06.2022 - Current
Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships
Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Customer Service Representative
Tri County Services
Camarillo, CA
06.2021 - 06.2022
Collected deposits or payments and arranged for billing
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings
Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions
Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions
Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas
Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports
Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner
Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service
Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
General Manager
Burger Lounge
Sherman Oaks, CA
04.2018 - 06.2021
Evaluate existing operations with expectations to improve cash flow and implement corporate changes
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management
Manage onboarding, progressive discipline, quarterly reviews, and other tasks under human resources with emphasis on coherence with state and federal laws
Collaborate with Learning and Development Field specialists to enhance operations and elevate productivity
Implement superior food and safety measures within the culinary side of our operation
Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis
Build sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Communicate well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
General Manager
STACKED, LLC
Thousand Oaks, CA
01.2016 - 04.2018
Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis
Build sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Communicate well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Manager/ Operating Partner
PF Changs, PFCB
Southern CA and Orem, UT
01.2006 - 01.2015
Improved annual productivity by 4 percent
Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality
Build sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets
Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives
Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Regional Trainer/ Opening Teams
Islands Restaurants
Northern and Southern CA, CA
09.1997 - 12.2005
Conducted classrooms teaching Islands culture, food and beverage specifics, and service standards
Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties
Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency
Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions
Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines
Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the bar and front of house
Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for
Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives
Worked as a liaison between operations and the training department to ensure all restaurants executed cohesively in Islands standards as well as food and beverage service.
Education
Long Beach State University
Skills
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Ability to handle fast-paced environment
Problem Resolution
Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service
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