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Patrick Henderson

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Experienced Customer Service Supervisor and Manager

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Supervisor

Target
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015 - Current
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Actively supported service associates by quickly responding to questions via phone and email and finding appropriate solutions to customer issues.
  • Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
  • Exceeded team goals and collaborated with staff members to implement customer service initiatives.
  • Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for customer support team.
  • Resolved account issues to build rapport and relationships with clients.
  • Assessed and authenticated customer exchanges, voids and returns.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Kept abreast of new company products and services to effectively answer questions and resolve complaints.
  • Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
  • Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Compiled and analyzed customer feedback data to develop new strategies and corrective action.
  • Researched and corrected regular, advanced and long-standing customer concerns to promote company loyalty.
  • Developed documentation and logs of implemented solutions and generated and submitted reports.
  • Assisted with preparing information required for quotes and addressed potential service concerns.
  • Maintained current and compliant financial records, monitoring and addressing variances through detailed analyses.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues while updating customers on technician availability.

Retail Store Manager

Radio Shack Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
09.2005 - 03.2015
  • Managed store organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
  • Resolved customer service issues promptly.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
  • Examined merchandise to verify correct pricing and attractive displays.
  • Supported professional development of team members and supervisors at all levels to place knowledgeable candidates in leadership roles.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
  • Generated repeat business by developing and maintaining strong team of employees devoted to customer service.
  • Coordinated weekly conferences with store associates to communicate sales and customer service goals.
  • Hired, trained and supervised retail team members.
  • Performed nightly store and team performance audits.
  • Helped customers locate appropriate store locations of products, answered questions about products, and provided solutions for various issues.
  • Improved sales process and tracking with implementation of new point of sale (POS) system.
  • Addressed and resolved strategy issues to support sales management and guide business direction.
  • Promoted business strategy by implementing improvements based on guest feedback.
  • Managed weekly inventory transactions by creating templates to track optimal food and beverage stock.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Stockton University
Absecon, NJ

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Maximizing Coverage
  • Service Delivery Optimization
  • Positive and Constructive Feedback
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Office Management
  • Call Center Operations
  • Customer Implementation
  • Report Preparation and Analysis
  • Investigation Support
  • Handling Escalations
  • One Call Resolution
  • Work Prioritization
  • Team Management
  • Special Assignments
  • Issue Resolution
  • Shrinkage Prevention
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Account Authorizations
  • Time Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Leading Team Meetings
  • Contact Management Systems
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Corrective Actions
  • Political Knowledge
  • Information Updates
  • MS Office
  • Call Monitoring
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Union Negotiations
  • Turnover Minimization
  • Coordinating Service Initiatives
  • Rewards Programs
  • Making Announcements
  • Quality Assurance
  • Talent Allocation
  • Job Assignments
  • New Hire Training
  • Payroll Administration
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Variance Resolutions
  • Professional Phone Etiquette
  • Pivot Tables
  • Clerical Support
  • Team-Building Exercises
  • Contracts and Vendor Agreements
  • Hanging Items
  • Mail and Package Distribution
  • Loyalty Programs
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Benchmark Setting
  • Dealership Management
  • Google Spreadsheets
  • Behavior Identification
  • Confidence and Drive
  • Information Security
  • Maintenance Coordination
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Electronic Files Maintenance
  • Adaptable and Resilient
  • Diligent Follow Through
  • Administration and Operations
  • Supervising Employees
  • Daily Timekeeping
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Research and Analysis
  • Remote Work Coordination
  • Travel Coordination
  • Electronic Invoicing
  • Layout Planning
  • Compliance Adherence
  • Delegation and Work Assignment
  • Establishing Work Schedules
  • Legal Standards
  • Scripted Calls
  • Special Requests
  • Lean Kaizen
  • Transportation Logistics
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Labor Relations
  • Inventory Merchandising
  • Office Equipment Management
  • Friendly and Relatable
  • Data Analysis and Modeling
  • Database Maintenance
  • Reviewing Resumes
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Meeting Coordination and Support
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Leadership
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Customer Service Supervisor

Target
03.2015 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Radio Shack Corporation
09.2005 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Stockton University
Patrick Henderson