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Natosha Berg

Milton-Freewater,OR

Summary

Highly Self motivated associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.


Highly experienced in event coordination, known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales

Ranch & Home
08.2021 - Current

· Greeted customers.

· Assisted customers in locating products, and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

· Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

· Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

· Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.

· Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

· Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

· Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

· Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.

· Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.

Supervisor

United States Post Office
02.2015 - 01.2021
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Kept abreast of new company products and services to effectively answer questions and resolve complaints.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Assisted with preparing information required for quotes, and addressed potential service concerns.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
  • Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Actively supported service associates by quickly responding to questions via phone and email, and finding appropriate solutions to customer issues.
  • Compiled and analyzed customer feedback data to develop new strategies, and corrective actions.
  • Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews, and administered salary actions for staff.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching, and professional development opportunities.
  • Created, prepared and delivered reports to upper tier departments.

Event Coordinator, Event Lead, Floor Lead, Server

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon
02.2011 - 09.2018
  • Performed event coordination for large parties and gatherings.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, and displays for various types of events.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scope, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations, and obtain approval signatures.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting, and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Hamley's Wester Store And Saddle Shop
06.2011 - 02.2015
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Conducted audits of inventories to identify and resolved discrepancies in records.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
  • Managed product pricing and program costs with key executives.
  • Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize inventory movement, and minimize labor hours.
  • Assigned shipments to carriers in centralized database, choosing least expensive options to minimize shipping fees.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.

Event Coordinator Lead

Metroplex Sports Services
01.2006 - 11.2010
  • Performed event coordination for large parties and gatherings.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed event resources while focusing on delivering superior customer service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR

High School Diploma -

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR
06.2021

Skills

  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Account Management
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Customer Support
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Performance Motivation

Timeline

Sales

Ranch & Home
08.2021 - Current

Supervisor

United States Post Office
02.2015 - 01.2021

Shipping & Receiving Manager

Hamley's Wester Store And Saddle Shop
06.2011 - 02.2015

Event Coordinator, Event Lead, Floor Lead, Server

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon
02.2011 - 09.2018

Event Coordinator Lead

Metroplex Sports Services
01.2006 - 11.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Medical

Blue Mountain Community College

High School Diploma -

Blue Mountain Community College
Natosha Berg