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Shakia Perez

Meriden,CT

Summary

Hardworking customer service professional accustomed to fast-paced call center environments. Adept at working quickly to understand, document and resolve customer concerns, driving satisfaction while meeting demanding business objectives. Well-versed in standards and best practices. Personable and friendly with over years of experience at prioritizing and completing simultaneous tasks while achieving demanding service goals. Customer-oriented team player with expertise in customer relationship management, conflict resolution and up-selling. Dependable and courteous self-starter seeking to leverage background into role with progressive organization. Dedicated Customer Service Representative offering excellent communication, listening and problem-solving skills. Able to drive positive customer experiences by promoting customer-centric behaviors and actions, evaluating customer needs and implementing product and service solutions to enhance customer loyalty. Personable, friendly and solution-oriented with over years of experience in service and support. Customer-focused team player offering expertise in conflict mediation, time management and sales. Dedicated to customer loyalty and satisfaction. Worked two years as a part time front desk secretary for the New Britain Herald as well as a CRS for the company.

Experienced with coordinating and managing service operations to ensure optimal performance. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to streamline processes and enhance customer satisfaction. Knowledge of team collaboration and effective problem-solving to meet dynamic needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Coordinator

Peoples Products
07.2024 - Current
  • Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
  • Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between clients and technicians.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw the scheduling and dispatching of technicians, maximizing efficiency and minimizing delays in service delivery.
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm appointments.
  • Played a key role in the successful onboarding of new hires within the Service Coordinator role, offering mentorship and guidance as needed.

Housekeeping

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2019 - Current

Front End Cashier

Sam's Club
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Front end cashier
  • Helped customers check out their items

Secretary/Receptionist

New Britain Herald
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • My job as secretary and receptionist was to answer phone calls as well as send them to the proper department
  • I had to pick up mail and mail out invoices to current and past customers
  • I also had to organize the backroom and make sure everything was in order
  • I did this job for almost two years

Customer Service Representative

New Britain Herald
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • My job as a CSR (Customer Service Representative) was to provide the customers with excellent customer service
  • Provided advice and front-line expertise to internal committees in order to improve team, service and procedural standards
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering product knowledge to drive business development
  • Provided translation services to entire -person team to serve -speaking customer needs
  • Cross-trained on and roles in order to provide skilled back-up for customer-facing teams
  • Replenished shelves to maintain adequate merchandise levels
  • Communicated with supervisors on frequent basis to escalate customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements
  • Trained new employees each quarter in procedures and policies in order to maximize team performance
  • Performed store opening duties, including counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by handling more than customer email and telephone interactions each day

Manager

McDonalds
03.2008 - 07.2017
  • Recruited and trained new staff members and produced employee schedules
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential client records and reports
  • Facilitated awards by implementing employee recognition program
  • Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation
  • Improved productivity initiatives, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments
  • Supervised, developed and delegated tasks to employees
  • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service throughout the entire experience
  • Supervised a staff of in daily operations
  • Led staff meetings for team of to communicate directives

Education

No Degree - Social Services

Manchester Community College
Manchester CT

Associate's Degree (Pending) - Human and Social Services

Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Buffalo, NY
08-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Bilingual
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Spanish
  • Phone etiquette
  • Restaurant experience
  • Customer Support
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Care
  • Typing
  • Filing
  • English
  • Call Center
  • CSR
  • Conflict management
  • Office experience
  • Front desk
  • Customer service
  • Word processing
  • Cash handling
  • Office management
  • Clerical experience

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Service Coordinator

Peoples Products
07.2024 - Current

Front End Cashier

Sam's Club
01.2020 - 03.2020

Housekeeping

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2019 - Current

Secretary/Receptionist

New Britain Herald
07.2017 - 09.2019

Customer Service Representative

New Britain Herald
07.2017 - 05.2019

Manager

McDonalds
03.2008 - 07.2017

No Degree - Social Services

Manchester Community College

Associate's Degree (Pending) - Human and Social Services

Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Shakia Perez