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PAOLA GARCIA

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Bilingual motivated individual with history of taking on leadership roles in competitive environments; skilled professional offering remarkable interpersonal and communication skills as well as exceptional customer service. Seeking to build upon acquired skills in challenging new position.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Customer Care Advisor

Goodleap
05.2022 - Current
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
  • Maintained superior quality by reducing downtime to maximize customer support and meet revenue goals.
  • Effectively communicated with customers about account changes, new refinance products or services and potential account upgrades.
  • Help teammates and management by assisting in approving escalations in between calls.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create expert solutions.
  • Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.

Loan Processing Assistant

Goodleap
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Communicated with customers daily to request information and complete paperwork.
  • Worked with Loan Officer to create application profile in system and review key information at various stages within process.
  • Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
  • Monitored key dates to obtain information by deadlines.
  • Assessed loan compliance to meet mortgage lending laws and regulations.
  • Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
  • Looked over and approved various types of loans.

Customer Care Advisor

Loanpal/ Goodleap
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Providing excellent customer service and utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Update systems based on customer interaction.
  • Escalate issues to management when necessary and ensure customer concerns are explained effectively and clearly.
  • Ensure customers are happy with Loanpal and understand their loan terms.
  • Offer additional products to customers that may benefit from other services.
  • Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Car Registration Specialist

Car Registration Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2019

-Process Registration Renewals & Replacements

- Assist customers with any questions regarding their registration

 Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner

-Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.

- Answered an average of 100-200 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.

-Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.

-Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.

-Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

-Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.

-Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.

-Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately.

-Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments on invoicing and shipping problems.

-Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.

-Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.

-Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.

-Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.

-Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.

Store Manager

Styles For Less
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Styles For Less - Roseville, CA Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.
  • Conducted store inventories once per quarter.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Maintained records related to sales.
  • Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
  • Processed cash, credit, debit and check payments.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.
  • Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
  • Monitored security areas during busy periods.
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

Lead Assistant Manager

Styles For Less
01.2015 - 08.2016

    - Prepares sales and customer relations reports by analyzing and categorizing sales information; identifying and investigating customer complaints and service suggestions.

    - Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

    - Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor.

     -Assist Store Manager in day to day activities, help monitor associate's performance as well as give necessary feedback for improvement. 

     - Assist in Marketing Ideas to increase traffic and build more profit for company.

     - Over-looked Store while Store Manager was gone for 3 months and I was able to exceed in store goals such as: ADS, conversion, and sales plan.

  • Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.

Assistant Manager

Styles For Less
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed work flow to exceed quality service goals.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Provided ongoing guest service, including giving fashion advice.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Management Experience
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Fast-Paced Retail Environment
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Efficient Multi-Tasker
  • Cash Handling Experience
  • Handles Multiple Responsibilities
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Trusted key holder
  • Training development aptitude
  • Strategic sales knowledge
  • Bilingual
  • Familiar with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Quality Service Goals
  • Meticulous Attention To Detail
  • Empathetic Client Relationships
  • Handled Negative Customer Feedback
  • Time Management Skills
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Store Merchandising Layouts
  • Quick learner
  • Floor set design expertise
  • Top-rated sales performance

Accomplishments

    -Employee Of the Month: March 2015

    -Employee Of the Month: January 2016 

         *Picked out of 12 different Stores in District

    - Ranked #4 In Top Sales performer in 2015  within company out of +160 Store locations.

     -Achieved several "High Sales" and earned multiple bonuses .

    -Decreased Shrink by 2.0% within 3 months of being a new store manager.

Certification

  • Food Handlers Certification
  • RBS Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Customer Care Advisor

Goodleap
05.2022 - Current

Loan Processing Assistant

Goodleap
01.2022 - 05.2022

Customer Care Advisor

Loanpal/ Goodleap
07.2019 - 01.2022

Car Registration Specialist

Car Registration Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2019

Store Manager

Styles For Less
08.2016 - 01.2018

Lead Assistant Manager

Styles For Less
01.2015 - 08.2016

Assistant Manager

Styles For Less
01.2014 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Business

American River College
PAOLA GARCIA