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Samantha Hays

Pekin,IL

Summary

Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Allied Staffing
05.2023 - Current

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  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.

Customer Service Representative

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.

Pre-K Teacher

Whiz Kidz Academy
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.

Store Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.

Assistant Mananger

Caseys General Stores Inc
09.2013 - 03.2018
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

Midwest Central High School
Manito, IL
05.2008

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Progress reporting
  • Store opening and closing procedures
  • Sales professional
  • High school diploma
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Call center experience
  • Microsoft outlook
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Data entry

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Allied Staffing
05.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023

Pre-K Teacher

Whiz Kidz Academy
10.2021 - 08.2022

Store Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
05.2018 - 08.2022

Assistant Mananger

Caseys General Stores Inc
09.2013 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Midwest Central High School
Samantha Hays