Led a customer service/project management team of 7-10 supporting commercial printing clients while maintaining high service standards and strengthening long-term customer relationships.
Expanded and developed the customer service team to support company growth, improve response times from 4 days to 48 hours, and strengthen customer retention.
Tracked and analyzed customer service KPIs to identify trends, improve service delivery, and drive continuous performance gains.
Managed customer account records with a high level of accuracy, ensuring timely communication and seamless order support.
Recruited, trained, and mentored new customer service representatives, promoting consistent service standards and continuous professional development.
Collaborated with customers and internal teams through phone, email, and virtual communication platforms to deliver responsive service and timely issue resolution.
The team supported a portfolio of over 100 commercial printing clients.
Customer Service Manager
J.G. Finneran Associates
Vineland, NJ
01.1990 - 01.2023
Managed customer service operations for a global laboratory supply manufacturer, supporting domestic and international customers. 240 domestic accounts and 140 international accounts. Orders processed monthly - on average 803 domestic orders and 150 international orders.
Built long-term relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and key accounts through responsive service and proactive communication.
Successfully resolved complex customer issues while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Customer Satisfaction Rating - KPIs - 90%
Worked closely with Sales, Production, Shipping, and Quality Assurance to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Managed a customer service staff of 3-5, established performance expectations, and coached employees to achieve department goals.
Total annual Sales - $22 million - 70% domestic 30% international, 48 International countries.
Global laboratory supply manufacturer
Quality Assurance & Shipping Manager
J.G. Finneran Associates
Vineland, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2020
Managed Quality Assurance team of 8 and Shipping team of 6 while maintaining ISO 9001 compliance across 13 years of operations.
Oversaw shipping processes to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment.
Partnered with Production and Customer Service teams to resolve quality issues and improve customer satisfaction.
Reduced shipping error rate by 48%.
Identified and implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency.