Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Contact Profile - Skills
Timeline
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Robyn Smith

Robyn Smith

Canton,Ohio

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Dillard's
Canton, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.

Supervisor

Apostolic Bible Institute (ABI)
Oakdale, MN
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Personally requested by the Senior Leadership of the Apostolic Bible Institute to oversee a dorm of 15+ females
  • Responsible for the facility management, including spot checks, equipment repairs, custodial services, vendor engagement and management, inventory management, and purchasing
  • Spearhead the development and deployment of events for the residents of the dorm that promotes a culture of inclusion
  • Ensure that the residents are meeting their daily objectives and requirements as members of the student body of the bible college
  • Volunteer time and service to the church of the bible college, leading children services and events
  • Manage the administrative services of the facility pertaining to the residents throughout their housing at the facility.

Customer Experience Banker

Huntington National Bank
Canton, OH
- 01.2021
  • Selected by the Management Team of the branch to serve as a concierge banker responsible for providing direct, in-person support to walk-in customers
  • Held responsibility for the retention and growth of consumer and business customer relationships
  • Supported the Management Team in the development and meticulous oversight of key financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting
  • Proactively identified customers' financial goals and needs, while recommending appropriate deposit and individually-curated banking products and services
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, while delivering exceptional customer service that resulted in increased customer retention and acquisition
  • Demonstrated high-proficiency in both understanding and educating customers on consumer deposit products
  • Adhered to all operational, security, risk and regulatory policies and procedures
  • Executed expert conflict resolution skills in the management and oversight of customer complaints and discrepancies
  • Left this position only due to a personal request from the Senior Leadership of Apostolic Bible Institute to fill a critical role as their Female's Dorm Supervisor.

Business Manager

Dillard's Department Store
North Canton, OH
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • Provided astute headship to a team of 3 high-performing personnel
  • Implemented strategic sales models that drove sales revenue up 2.5% for the Home Department
  • Ensured daily operations were in alignment with the company mission
  • Collaborated with the Senior Leadership on translating key performance indicators for the department, while ensuring all goals are met on-time and within budget
  • Organized and executed in-store and out-of-store events
  • Oversaw that the Home Department was highly organized, enhancing the visibility and showcasing of the department
  • Produced repeat customers through excellent customer service.

Customer Service Specialist | Retention

Hartville Pet Insurance
Akron, OH
10.2012 - 01.2017
  • Excelled in a 90-day pilot as a key member of a retention-only team
  • Drove retention rates for existing clients up by 30%
  • Managed escalated accounts, providing excellent customer service, while demonstrating impeccable conflict resolution skills
  • Reviewed claims with customers, ensuring accuracy and reducing closing times for accepted claims
  • Researched medical records
  • Conducted training and development for new-hires
  • Worked with specialized accounts.

Customer Service Specialist | Retention

OPUS21 Management Solutions
St. Paul, MN
08.2005 - 11.2011
  • Collaborated with the Management Team on the creation and execution of all Collections Campaigns
  • Provided expert customer service to clients with delinquent accounts
  • Managed the training and development of new-hires
  • Supervised a diverse team of personnel
  • Oversaw the effective and efficient management of a high volume of incoming calls for multiple cities and databases
  • Help customers understand their utility invoices and process payments.

Front Desk Assistant

AllState Insurance
Canton, OH
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Processed payments for clients, while demonstrating superior customer service
  • Demonstrated excellent time management while scheduling all meetings on behalf of the agent
  • Process quotes for auto or home insurance
  • Conducted telemarketing, driving lead generation for a growing location.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Theology

Apostolic Bible Institute
01.2008

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Data Entry
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Claims Investigation
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Coverage Determination
  • Insurance Claims Review
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure

Contact Profile - Skills

  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tools
  • Billing Software Platforms
  • Collections Software Platforms
  • Financial Reporting Systems

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dillard's
08.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Apostolic Bible Institute (ABI)
08.2021 - 07.2023

Business Manager

Dillard's Department Store
05.2016 - 03.2020

Customer Service Specialist | Retention

Hartville Pet Insurance
10.2012 - 01.2017

Customer Service Specialist | Retention

OPUS21 Management Solutions
08.2005 - 11.2011

Front Desk Assistant

AllState Insurance
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor's Degree - Theology

Apostolic Bible Institute

Customer Experience Banker

Huntington National Bank
- 01.2021
Robyn Smith