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Rashssan Ruffin

Elkridge,MD

Summary

Accomplished Team Leader Manager at Target, adept in workload management and technical proficiency, significantly enhanced team productivity and customer satisfaction. Expert in hardware troubleshooting and decision-making, demonstrated through successful strategic planning and performance improvements. Skilled in both customer service and computer skills, consistently achieving high-resolution rates and reducing escalations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader Manager

Target
09.2023 - Current
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated employee performance weekly basis and coached and train 150 team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.

Help Desk Support Specialist

Just Answer
07.2023 - Current
  • Achieved high first-contact resolution rates by utilizing strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and empathy toward their technical challenges.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding data security during interactions with customers.
  • Implemented remote support tools to assist clients effectively without on-site visits, reducing overall costs.

Retail Sales Consultant

AT&T
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted customers in setting up new devices, transferring data, and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of the latest industry trends, products, and technologies to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Providing expert technical support for mobile devices and computers, and implementing strategic marketing initiatives to expand the customer base and improve in-store performance; proficiently managed installation issues, user errors, and routine device maintenance, including battery replacements, software troubleshooting, data recovery, and setup of Apple IDs and iCloud backups, utilizing ServiceNow for order management.
  • Safely disposed of decommissioned devices, directing electronic waste to appropriate recycling facilities.

Mobile Expert

T-Mobile
08.2017 - 02.2022
  • Installed replacement batteries, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols to avoid overheating.
  • Reset and restored mobile operating systems such to factory default settings to correct software-based faults.
  • Assisted in driving store sales by providing knowledgeable recommendations for device accessories and protection plans to customers during the repair process.
  • Assisted customers in setting up new devices, transferring data, and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
  • Led product training sessions for new team members, fostering a supportive learning environment and increasing staff expertise.

Store Manager

RadioShack
09.2008 - 08.2017
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Disassembled computers to perform diagnostics and check for repair needs.
  • Updated and installed new software on desktop and laptop computers to maintain latest technology.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with IT department to resolve networking issues.
  • Documented and tracked help desk tickets to ensure timely resolution of issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
05.2025

Skills

  • Workload Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • MS Office
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Help Desk Support
  • Desktop support
  • Remote Desktop Support
  • Mobile Device Repair
  • Software Installation
  • Hardware troubleshooting

Certification

  • [Computer Networking], [University of Maryland Global Campus] - [Earned December 2020]
  • [Google IT Support], [Coursera] - [Earned July 2022]
  • [Google Cybersecurity], [Coursera] - [Earned September 2023]

Timeline

Team Leader Manager

Target
09.2023 - Current

Help Desk Support Specialist

Just Answer
07.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Consultant

AT&T
02.2022 - 09.2023

Mobile Expert

T-Mobile
08.2017 - 02.2022

Store Manager

RadioShack
09.2008 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Rashssan Ruffin