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Work History
Education
Skills
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Patricia Larson

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Passionate about promoting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support.

Collaborative customer service representative with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with coworkers with diverse customer service backgrounds along with collaborating with teams outside of the department to ensure customer resolution and/or satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Harbor Freight
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Participated in weekly training sessions for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Customer Service Representative

Insinkerator
10.2017 - Current

Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Participated in team meetings to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Contributed to sales growth by upselling products. Provided mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team. Was asked to be an "Onboarding Coach" for an associate that was hired on.

Customer Service Representative

Adecco Personnel Services- Insinkerator
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally showing empathy when needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.



Education

General Studies

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Product Knowledge/ Skilled at upselling product
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Building rapport
  • Outgoing Personality/ Positive Mindset
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers

Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Employee of the Month” in 2023 at Harbor Freight.
  • Received multiple "Peeps" recognition for bringing order accuracy up along with receiving recognition from customers on being satisfied with my service.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold AS101 Controls by explaining warranty extension and motivated customers to upgrade previous option they had chosen.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Harbor Freight
09.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Insinkerator
10.2017 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Adecco Personnel Services- Insinkerator
02.2017 - 10.2017

General Studies

College of Lake County

General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Patricia Larson