25 Years of experience in Hospitality and Customer Service. Expertise in building strong rapport with clients. Self motivated with a keen ability to multitask. Dedicated to customers and providing comprehensive service.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Ponderosa Heating & Cooling
08.2022 - Current
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Cross-trained in Dispatch for back up.
Cross-trained in Billing and accounting for back up.
Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Owner/Operator
Rendezvous Salon
05.2004 - 07.2022
Managed day-to-day business operation.
Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive business.
Daily inventory, and research to stay current.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Handled customer transactions using POS.
Hair Stylist
The Bob Shop
12.1997 - 05.2004
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients.
Handled payment transactions using POS.
Suggested treatments and styles to suit individual customer .
Reservations Manager
Red Lion Hotels
02.1992 - 11.1997
Maintained accurate records of bookings on hotel reservation system and forecasted probable revenue streams.
Arranged for group hotel bookings in collaboration with sales department for weddings and special events.
Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
Took care of all Concierge's needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
A'Arts College of Beauty
Eugene, OR
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
International Air And Hospitality Academy
North Miami Beach, FL
High School Diploma -
Thurston High School
Springfield, OR
Skills
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Customer Service Management
Supplier Monitoring and Budget Control
Customer Data Confidentiality
Team Leadership
POS Terminal Operations
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Ponderosa Heating & Cooling
08.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Rendezvous Salon
05.2004 - 07.2022
Hair Stylist
The Bob Shop
12.1997 - 05.2004
Reservations Manager
Red Lion Hotels
02.1992 - 11.1997
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
A'Arts College of Beauty
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
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