Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies
Timeline
Rachel Ashley

Rachel Ashley

Brownsburg,IN

Summary

Sharp and energetic Agent successful at troubleshooting and handling customer support issues quickly. Well-traveled with active listening, relationship-building, customer service and interpersonal skills. Service -oriented personality and practiced communicator committed to working with successful team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Exclusive Senior Vacations Specialist

Bluegreen Vacations LLC
Indianapolis, United States
10.2020 - Current
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.
  • Consistently fostered business growth by delivering first-rate travel advising to develop valuable client relationships.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Shipping Department Manager

Asceptico, Inc
Redmond, WA
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Lead team of 3 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 300 boxes per day.
  • Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.

Hotel Front Desk Receptionist

Hilton Hotels Corporation
Bloomington, IN
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Resolved service-related problems and documented actions in system.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Entered customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.

Salon Manager

Salon Forte
Bloomington, IN
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness and sales.
  • Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service and operations policies.
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases and shelf stock.
  • Achieved personal sales goals by upselling products to meet individual needs.
  • Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as overseeing registers, organizing inventory and delegating tasks.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking and accounting processes.

Kennel Manager

Hacker's Creek Kennel
Bloomington, IN
04.2015 - 02.2018
  • Cared for animals for up to [Number] nights during owner absences.
  • Managed scheduling, billing and payroll for staff of [Number] kennel assistants.
  • Increased enrollment in doggy daycare through networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Communicated with pet parents, sharing pictures and relevant information regarding treasured animals.
  • Oversaw care, grooming and medication of pets during temporary kennel stays.
  • Developed schedule for Assistants to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
  • Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
  • Taught employees how to work with animals and relate to members of public to garner interest and support for operations.
  • Monitored workers to enforce safety regulations and warned or disciplined violators.
  • Oversaw and disciplined permanent staff and rotating volunteers to keep operations at optimal levels and better serve animals.
  • Earned CPDT Career Diploma in order to train independently for myself and for the business.

Education

Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Dog Training

Penn Foster Career School, Scranton, PA
07.2017

Trainer -

American Kennel Club
07.2017

Core 40 Highschool Diploma - General

Avon High School, Avon, IN
06.2007

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Reservations Booking
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Responding to Difficult Customers
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Training and Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Protocol Adherence

Hobbies

  • DIY Projects
  • Volunteer Training with rescue animals
  • Spending time with husband and daughter
  • Volunteering with and promoting local charities as often as I can
  • Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Roadtrips, Camping, Glamping, AirBnB'ing


Timeline

Exclusive Senior Vacations Specialist - Bluegreen Vacations LLC
10.2020 - Current
Shipping Department Manager - Asceptico, Inc
07.2019 - 04.2020
Hotel Front Desk Receptionist - Hilton Hotels Corporation
04.2018 - 10.2018
Salon Manager - Salon Forte
02.2018 - 10.2018
Kennel Manager - Hacker's Creek Kennel
04.2015 - 02.2018
Penn Foster Career School - Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Dog Training
American Kennel Club - Trainer,
Avon High School - Core 40 Highschool Diploma, General
Rachel Ashley