Accomplished General Manager at SmartNote, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, with a proven track record in P&L management and team leadership. Expert in driving customer retention and operational efficiencies, resulting in significant business growth. Skilled in staff training and development, ensuring high-quality management and customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
SmartNote Subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
12.2018 - 01.2024
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Loss Prevention Manager/ Customer Service Manager
SmartNote Subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
08.2005 - 12.2018
Updated account information in each customer's record to keep data accurate.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving technical, on-site and account issues efficiently.
Answered multi-line phones and used active listening skills to assess client's issues and challenges.
Responded to customer inquiries and queries to provide thorough and speedy resolutions.
Directed team of 10 supervisors and managers to enhance across-the-board customer support and better meet company service demands.
Maintained customer account information database by canceling and updating customer accounts.
Built strong relationships with field operations team to support business development opportunities and improve service.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
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