Personable and dedicated Customer Service Representative with extensive experience. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Hernandez Auto Painting & Bodyworks Inc.
Hinesville, GA
06.2009 - 08.2023
Guided vehicle owners through claims process, rights and entitlements
Assisted claims management in settling and negotiating claims cost for over 2000 claims annually
Exceeded corporate financial objectives related to profitability and budget adherence, applying cost control, sales strategies, & service techniques resulting in increase annual gross profit.
Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
Created reports on sales expectations monthly to reach annual 2.5m goal
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Cross trained to run shop production in managers absence
Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits for weekly bank deposits
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company procedures.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing vehicle repairs for delivery.
Ordered, in processed, organized, invoiced, uploaded invoices, and returned required vehicle parts
Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
Identified cost-saving measures that could be implemented without compromising quality standards.
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Manager
Freedman Jewelers
Hinesville, GA
01.2006 - 06.2008
Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Medical Assistant - Team Leader
Coastal Women's Health Center
Hinesville, GA
11.1997 - 10.2005
Appointed team leader, assigning lunch and duty schedule for other nurses.
Explained lab results, necessary follow-up procedures, and treatments to patients.
Covered for front desk personal with answering phones, inputting patient info, in-processing, out-processing, retrieving payments, scheduling, and referrals to specialty physicians.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician.
Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
Medical Specialist
US Army
Mannheim, Germany
11.1994 - 11.1996
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
04-2007
Skills
Sales monitoring
Task Delegation
Team motivation
Customer Relations
Attention to Detail
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Professionalism
Self Motivation
Decision-Making
Adaptability and Flexibility
Multitasking
Reliability
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Hernandez Auto Painting & Bodyworks Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2023
Manager
Freedman Jewelers
01.2006 - 06.2008
Medical Assistant - Team Leader
Coastal Women's Health Center
11.1997 - 10.2005
Medical Specialist
US Army
11.1994 - 11.1996
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies