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Sarah Kindred

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
09.2020 - Current
  • Manage store front end daily while working with other departments to ensure overall store productivity and efficiency.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Pull weekly financial reports and submit detailed email regarding cash discrepancies, stamps and lottery’s inventory.
  • Post/print weekly and daily schedules
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Reviewed submitted documents to check compliance and enforce recordkeeping policies.
  • Communicated with customers, handling concerns efficiently and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company wide.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.

Education

Diploma -

Freedom High School
Woodbridge, VA

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA

Skills

  • Quick Decision Making
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Account Management
  • Information Security
  • Handling Escalations
  • Schedule Management
  • Customer Service
  • Training and Coaching
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Budgeting and Reporting
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Conflict Management

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
09.2020 - Current

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
07.2019 - 09.2020

Diploma -

Freedom High School

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Sarah Kindred