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Patrick Shannon

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic Customer Service Professional with a Bachelor's degree from NC State, and over five years of experience in delivering outstanding customer service. I possess proven written and verbal communication expertise, complemented by strong organizational and interpersonal skills. As a high-energy individual with a positive, can-do attitude, I am committed to excellence in every customer interaction. I am adept at navigating Windows and performing basic troubleshooting, thriving in fast-paced, project-oriented environments. As a dedicated team player, I am always eager to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Devils Ridge Golf Club
Holly Springs, NC
05.2024 - Current
  • Attentively listen to guest needs and provide personalized service promptly
  • Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors
  • Memorize and adapt to menu additions, changes, and limited-time offerings
  • Demonstrate hospitality and excellent customer service while greeting members
  • Enter orders into the computer system to coordinate effectively with kitchen staff

NC State Student Employee

Campus Enterprises at NC State
Raleigh, NC
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Gained valuable experience in marketing, communications, and public relations
  • Acquired skills in social media and web analytics
  • Learned valuable lessons from working with community leaders like the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communication at NC State
  • Improved writing skills to be more concise, effective, and professional
  • Enhanced project organization efficiently
  • Built confidence in literary work

Sales Associate

CVS Pharmacy
Raleigh, NC
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with a calm demeanor
  • Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotions
  • Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales and process returns
  • Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
  • Resolved customer concerns with strong communication skills
  • Created great customer experiences with personalized sales support

Host

Tacos El Patron
Raleigh, NC
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Monitored dining area to track seating availability, service and occupancy
  • Anticipated guest needs for personalized and seamless service
  • Addressed customer concerns or complaints professionally and promptly
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as turning on lights, preparing outdoor seating areas, and locking doors
  • Answered telephones, addressed caller inquiries and delivered messages

Sales Associate

Target
Cary, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created great customer experiences with personalized sales support
  • Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales, and process returns
  • Regularly restocked and rotated inventory and retail stock to ensure that all products met our guidelines and our goals for success
  • Unloaded trucks full of inventory every morning to ensure we had all our products restocked and ready to purchase
  • Updated inventory records regularly using store management software

Team Member

DICED Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
Cary, NC
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Operated dishwashers and common kitchen equipment
  • Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles
  • Worked with a supervisory team to meet customer needs
  • Addressed customer questions and complaints with professionalism
  • Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while completing cash register transactions
  • Maintained health code compliance with regular deep cleaning of floors, walls and equipment

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Efficient communicator regarding response times, resolution times, and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent communication, both technologically and interpersonally
  • Willingness to learn, and work with others to complete goals
  • High energy, can-do attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer support
  • Excellent with technology and am ready to learn the programs necessary for the position
  • Thrives in fast-paced, project-oriented environments where efficiency is key
  • Creative and persuasive writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Technical writing
  • Editorial abilities
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Project planning

Timeline

Server

Devils Ridge Golf Club
05.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

CVS Pharmacy
04.2023 - 08.2023

NC State Student Employee

Campus Enterprises at NC State
08.2022 - 05.2024

Host

Tacos El Patron
05.2022 - 10.2022

Sales Associate

Target
05.2021 - 08.2021

Team Member

DICED Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
08.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications

North Carolina State University
Patrick Shannon