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Nicole Cottrell

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Carrier, adept at streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences through innovative solutions and critical thinking. Excelled in motivating teams, achieving productivity goals, and implementing technology for service excellence. Skilled in customer needs analysis and employee development, demonstrating superior follow-through and teamwork.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager

Carrier Commercial Service
Valley View, Ohio
09.2022 - Current
  • Utilized technology to streamline service operations and improve customer experience.
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring problems encountered by customers.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Created detailed reports on service activities for senior management review.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.

Service Operations Lead

Carrier Commercial Service
Valley View, OH
04.2017 - 08.2022
  • Met productivity goals by adhering to operating standards and managing labor and expenses.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.

Dispatch Supervisor/Warranty Administrator

Carrier
Valley View, OH
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Kept thorough records of service actions and customer information.
  • Organized claims paperwork and booked appointments with customers.
  • Processed warranty paperwork for accurate documentation, reporting and filing.
  • Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
  • Managed daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage.
  • Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.

Service Coordinator

Carrier
Valley View, OH
11.1999 - 07.2015
  • Customer service
  • Parts coordination
  • A/P and A/R
  • Billing
  • Forecasting
  • Scheduling

Education

SafeStart Trainer Certification
11-2024

Carrier People Leader Workshop Series
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
Broadview Heights, OH
05.1995

Skills

  • Passion for servicing customers
  • Understanding of Customers' Needs
  • Creative and innovative
  • Superior follow-up and follow-through
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Employee coaching and motivation

Timeline

Service Manager

Carrier Commercial Service
09.2022 - Current

Service Operations Lead

Carrier Commercial Service
04.2017 - 08.2022

Dispatch Supervisor/Warranty Administrator

Carrier
07.2015 - 04.2017

Service Coordinator

Carrier
11.1999 - 07.2015

SafeStart Trainer Certification

Carrier People Leader Workshop Series

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Cuyahoga Community College

High School Diploma -

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
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