Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Customer Service
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Samantha Alanis

Wenatchee

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Debt Collector

Armada Corporation
11.2023 - 04.2024

Performed duties such as:

  • Educated debtors about repayment options, enabling them to make informed decisions while preserving positive business relationships.
  • Provided excellent customer service during difficult conversations, empathizing with debtors while remaining firm on repayment expectations.
  • Utilized various skip tracing tools effectively locating hard-to-find debtors, increasing opportunities for successful collections.
  • Implemented customized payment plans based on debtor''s financial situation, increasing likelihood of full repayments over time.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Maintained detailed records of all collection activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to management and clients.
  • Identified and contacted customers with overdue accounts to address payment status.
  • Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices for effective debt collection techniques.
  • Created notices relating to suspended licenses to start a payment plan with the courts
  • Defaulted payment plans with courts for suspended licenses if needed.
  • Prepared garnishments and suits after attempts to collect were not successful and address and employment have been verified.
  • Learned to obtain negotiation skills and the ability to dispute resolutions.
  • Followed Laws and Regulations Related to Debt Collection Practices.
  • Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.

Manager

Prey's Fruit Barn
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Managed scheduling, working with call in's, time off, etc.
  • Managed inventory and ordering products from vendors and local distributors.
  • Provided excellelent customer service to all our customers (local and travelors).
  • Lifted 25-50 pounds at a time of apples.
  • Packed 25 pound apple boxes multiple times a day.
  • Communicated with the owner and deligated info and tasks to the staff.
  • Performed opening duties (counting tills, lights, music, etc.)
  • Performed closing duties (counting tills, lights, music, cleaning bathrooms, etc.)

Manager

Coldstone Creamy
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Trained chef specializing in the making of a range of chilled products from scratch including ice cream, and ice cream cakes.
  • Maintained a clean presentable shop before, during, and after hours.
  • Excelled in customer service with great delight in providing them with service and problem solving.

Housekeeper

The Village Inn
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in motel environment by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.

Waitress

Milepost 111
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.

Cashier

Hometown Market
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Lifted up to 55 pounds at once daily.
  • Greeted over 50-100 customers per day.
  • Maintained cash drawer of $500 or more per shift.

Bartender

Club Crow
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour.
  • Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
  • Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
  • Kept bathrooms clean and presentable.
  • Kept up with garbage to avoid biuldup during busy hours.
  • Sweep, mop, clean counters, stools, and wash dishes after every shift to maintain a clean environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee, WA
06.2015

Skills

  • Initiative and Drive
  • Critical Thinking
  • Repectful
  • Creativity
  • Great Team Player
  • Sales Strategies
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Time Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Fast Learner
  • Adapdability
  • FBLA (2014)
  • FFA (2015)
  • DECA (2013)
  • FCCLA (2014)

Customer Service

Experienced customer service associate with 5+ years of experience.

I have experience in sales and management/supervisor roles.

I always greet customers with a smile and try to help anyway I can (including my fellow employees).

I've been longing for a challenging career I can thrive/excel in.

Timeline

Debt Collector

Armada Corporation
11.2023 - 04.2024

Manager

Prey's Fruit Barn
09.2023 - 11.2024

Manager

Coldstone Creamy
03.2020 - 08.2021

Waitress

Milepost 111
11.2017 - 08.2018

Bartender

Club Crow
09.2017 - 11.2017

Housekeeper

The Village Inn
08.2017 - 03.2019

Cashier

Hometown Market
07.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Wenatchee High School
Samantha Alanis