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Robert Huddleston

Tampa,FL

Summary

High-powered Customer Service Manager who effectively motivates associates through continual guidance, direction, development and coaching. Results-oriented with diverse background in management and customer service. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and making operational and procedural improvements.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.
Tampa, FL
06.2018 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop strategic plans to meet organizational goals and enhance overall performance.
  • Mentor and train department managers on operational best practices and leadership skills.
  • Evaluate staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for development opportunities.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory control, guest service, and sales.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.

Owner/Operator

Cleanin' Up
Sarasota, Fl
08.2013 - 01.2025

Built successful cleaning, organizing, and property management business. Duties include maintaining client home cleanliness, home organizing, running errands for well respected clients. Manage vacation units interior cleanliness and report any damages that may have occurred. Maintain the grounds to insure guests have a pleasant and well kept courtyard and outside lounging area. Respond to client complaints, follow up with vacation rental property, and build a rapport with many businesses.

Shift Manager

Walgreens
Sarasota, FL
08.2011 - 01.2018
Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction. Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer. Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received. Responsible for day to day operations of store.Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands. Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts. Fulfilled customer shipping needs using UPS and USPS methods. Wrote order supply requests to replenish merchandise. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner.

Store Manager

Chick-Fil-A
Orlando, Fl
06.2010 - 07.2011

Created training manuals targeted at resolving even the most difficult customer issues. Reduced amount of employee overtime by 90% by effectively delegating tasks. Recruited, managed and mentored an average of 10 new customer service representatives per year. Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction. Improved service quality and increased sales by developing a strong knowledge of company's products and services. Addressed negative customer feedback immediately.Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations. Effectively managed departmental expenses to stay within allocated budget. Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints.

Senior Supervisor

Chick-Fil-A
Sarasota, Fl
04.2004 - 06.2010

Created training manuals targeted at resolving even the most difficult customer issues.Reduced amount of employee overtime by 90% by effectively delegating tasks. Daily functions of opening and closing store. Office payroll, manage inventory, scheduling staff, cash responsibilities. Developing team members into management rolls.

Team Lead

Target
Sarasota, Fl
6 2011 - 7 2013

Generated and distributed daily reports and order acknowledgments to appropriate personnel. Recommended changes to existing methods to increase the accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the customer service department. Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase customer satisfaction. Effectively managed departmental expenses to stay within allocated budget. Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations. Increased profit, employee retention, and customer retention. Decreased cost of goods throughout various departments. As well as overseeing day to day operations of the Starbucks team. Certified batista.

Education

General

Sarasota High School
2008

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmaceutical

Pharmacy Tech
2017

Skills

  • Team management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Persuasive
  • Focused on customer satisfaction
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Talent development
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • MicrosoftTraining and development
  • Scheduling
  • Software proficiency

Accomplishments

Played an instrumental role in increasing customer satisfaction ratings index from 37% to 95% within one year as Customer Service Manager. Reduced staff turnover by 85% in one year by implementing several well-received team and morale-building programs.
Consistently generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques. Researched, calmed and rapidly resolved client conflicts to prevent loss of key accounts.

Timeline

General Manager

RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.
06.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

Cleanin' Up
08.2013 - 01.2025

Shift Manager

Walgreens
08.2011 - 01.2018

Store Manager

Chick-Fil-A
06.2010 - 07.2011

Senior Supervisor

Chick-Fil-A
04.2004 - 06.2010

Team Lead

Target
6 2011 - 7 2013

General

Sarasota High School

Registered Pharmacy Technician - Pharmaceutical

Pharmacy Tech