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Patricia Novak

Denver,CO

Summary

Senior Customer Service Specialist

Dynamic customer-centric sales professional with extensive experience identifying, cultivating, and sustaining client relationships to accomplish revenue goals. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Blue World Yoga (Central Park Corepower Yoga)
12.2021 - Current
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that boosted brand awareness and generated significant sales leads.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Massage Therapist

Patty Novak Wellness
02.2014 - Current
  • Discussed body treatment needs and expectations with clients to maintain 100% customer satisfaction.
  • Collected detailed client information to create over 100 individualized plans to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation.
  • Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Instructor

CorePower Yoga
06.2006 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback.
  • Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong member relationships by providing individualized service.
  • Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
  • Maintained safety-oriented, neat and distraction-free studio, allowing participants to focus.
  • Discussed diverse yoga disciplines and specific poses with students.

Customer Service Specialist

Comcast Business
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Reduced response time for customer inquiries by streamlining communication processes.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Increased customer retention rates by providing exceptional problem-solving skills and personalized solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Developed rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.

Application System Specialist

Avaya Inc.
07.1990 - 07.2013

Avaya Inc. – Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Systems Application Specialist & Tier II Engineer, 1990 to 2013

Address and repair business communications systems for a high-volume technical call center. Perform account management; listen, process, and clarify client concerns to create customized solutions to meet their service needs. Generate billing and repair tickets in Siebel software program. Organize, schedule, and dispatch repair technicians.

Selected Contributions:

 Play key role in resolving critical telecommunications issue for a hospital.

 Integrate technology to enhance consumer experience; adeptly utilize self-help tools, internal

knowledge database, and Google online forums to resolve issues swiftly.

 Facilitate effective communication and information sharing between engineers, field services, business partners, client service managers, and executive leadership.

 Drive incremental revenue growth by identifying opportunities for sales upgrades.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL

High School Diploma -

High School Diploma
Davenport, IA
4 1985

Skills

— Key Qualifications —

 Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to deliver superior customer service, generate sales, and achieve KPIs Talented negotiator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Business Administration

 Creative Problem-Solving: Adept at innovating solutions to promote customer satisfaction and loyalty Successfully identified and resolved 99% of client concerns

  • Operations Management
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Marketing
  • Expectation Setting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving

 Process Optimization: Introduce efficiencies to maximize productivity, support inventory control, and maintain accurate records in fast-paced environments

 Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Siebel, SAP, telecommunications systems, PBX, Unix, Lynix,DocuSign, POS software, Amadeus, Altea, Qik, and Smartdrop Aptitude for leading social media campaigns

Timeline

Manager

Blue World Yoga (Central Park Corepower Yoga)
12.2021 - Current

Customer Service Specialist

Comcast Business
12.2020 - 01.2021

Massage Therapist

Patty Novak Wellness
02.2014 - Current

Instructor

CorePower Yoga
06.2006 - Current

Application System Specialist

Avaya Inc.
07.1990 - 07.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Black Hawk College

High School Diploma -

High School Diploma
Patricia Novak