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Nicole Vogt

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Enthusiastic and highly motivated client services professional with strong background directly interfacing with industry customers. With 14 years combined customer service, client management and entrepreneurial experience. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Dependable achiever committed to holding highest ethical standards and maintaining customer trust. History managing large amounts of inbound calls and customer accounts. Offers skill with CRM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. Well-versed in products, services and consumer trends. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently, as a manager and as a collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafeteria Recess Monitor

Mehlville School District
08.2022 - Current

Job Functions include the following:


  • Ensures the safety and security of students
  • Supervises, monitors and directs the activities of students on the playground, in the cafeteria, or hallways and other common areas (outside recess unless extreme cold, hot, or rain/sleet/snow)
  • Maintains safety and cleanliness of the playground and cafeteria areas
  • Enforces school rules and policies
  • Documents disciplinary infractions and/or refers the situation to the proper administrator
  • Performs minor first aid and/or refers to the school nurse.
  • Performs miscellaneous clerical duties

Self-Employed - Owner

Rydr Retail
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed business from ground up and creation of operational procedures, workflow planning and shipping operations.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors as well as customers to repeat business.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders to create returning customer base.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Set pricing structures according to market and emerging product trends.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Manage operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Office Administrator

Foundation Doctor
03.2017 - 10.2021
  • Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
  • Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
  • Automated office operations by managing client correspondence and data communications.
  • Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
  • Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
  • Filtered emails based on importance and escalated issues to leadership.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling to promote smooth office operations.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.

Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2012 - 07.2019
  • Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions while upselling customers from shelf to premium brands to help boost sales.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.

Customer Service Representative

TriZetto Provider Solutions
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Relayed customer feedback to cross-functional teams to improve products and services.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.

Manager

Pink Galleon
12.2009 - 08.2011
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Determined marketing strategies by reviewing operating and financial statements and sales records.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.

Manager

Infinite Tan & Spa
10.2008 - 03.2011
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

St. Louis Community College

High School Diploma -

Mehlville High School
05.2008

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Customer retention
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Verbal Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Sales expertise
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Data management
  • Brand management
  • Contract development and management
  • Performance improvements
  • Organization
  • Schedule management
  • High-energy attitude
  • MS Office proficiency
  • CRM

Timeline

Cafeteria Recess Monitor

Mehlville School District
08.2022 - Current

Self-Employed - Owner

Rydr Retail
07.2021 - Current

Office Administrator

Foundation Doctor
03.2017 - 10.2021

Customer Service Representative

TriZetto Provider Solutions
04.2016 - 02.2017

Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
02.2012 - 07.2019

Manager

Pink Galleon
12.2009 - 08.2011

Manager

Infinite Tan & Spa
10.2008 - 03.2011

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

St. Louis Community College

High School Diploma -

Mehlville High School
Nicole Vogt