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Shamar Sanford

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Customer-focused Retail Associate with solid understanding of retail dynamics, marketing and customer service. Offering 3 years of experience providing quality product recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs and exceed expectations. Demonstrated record of exceeding revenue targets by leveraging communication Skills and sales expertise. Customer-oriented manager with one year of experience in business operations and sales support to meet customer demands. Adaptive transportation and distribution professional with expertise in customer service, inventory control, cost savings, and staff management. A resourceful leader with a solid background in management. Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of a team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. A communicative customer service representative motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. History managing substantial amounts of inbound calls and sustaining satisfactory relationships with customers. Offers Skill with RM systems paired with outstanding active listening and multitasking abilities. Proven expertise in insurance products, service and customer needs. Familiar with analyzing documentation, liaising between parties and handling both routine and complex issues each day. Identifies and resolves concerns while promoting new products and meeting sales objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Insurance Agent

Assurance IQ
Tallahassee, FL
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted customer needs assessments to identify appropriate coverage levels and options.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone calls or emails in a professional manner.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional policies or services to existing customers.
  • Pursued continued professional development through insurance workshops, course and webinars.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new agents entering the field.
  • Researched insurance plans to find good options for clients' needs.

Customer Service Specialist

Omni Interactions
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems, and solutions
  • Troubleshot shortages and overages to support quality control efforts
  • Explained benefits, features, and recommendations to maximize client retention
  • Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints
  • Resolved customer inquiries, questions, and concerns to consistently offer quality service and meet performance benchmarks
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems
  • Made outbound calls to obtain account information
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information
  • Answered Customer questions and addressed concerns resulting in reduction in customer complaints and upheld privacy and security requirements for customer information.

Sales Manager

AutoZone
Tallahassee, FL
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Inspected store products for damage and obtained item replacements for customers
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, help, and collect feedback to optimize operations within the company to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory to be put on display
  • Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies, customer service skills, and product information
  • Managed employee schedules and daily assignments to ensure safety and cleanliness were in accordance with policies and Covid 19 precautions.

Cashier

Capital Lanes
Tallahassee, FL
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Operated cash register and collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer service
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep the alley operational
  • Assisted customers with equipment and gave information on product details and promotional sales and offers to ensure customers had a wonderful experience.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management

Tallahassee Community College
03.2024

High School Diploma -

Lawton Chiles High School
05.2020

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Payment processing
  • Flexible
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Organized
  • Schedule proficiency
  • Conflict mediation
  • Customer relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Report creation
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Product up sale
  • Insurance Sales Strategy
  • Policy Adjustment Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance Understanding

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Agent

Assurance IQ
05.2023 - Current

Customer Service Specialist

Omni Interactions
01.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Manager

AutoZone
02.2021 - 01.2022

Cashier

Capital Lanes
05.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management

Tallahassee Community College

High School Diploma -

Lawton Chiles High School
Shamar Sanford