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Overview
Work History
Education
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Shawn Kim

Glenview,IL

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Agent

Farmers Insurance
06.2005 - Current

selling polices and service customers and managing offices.

  • Followed up on customers' inquiries to assess satisfaction with provided solutions.
  • De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
  • Handled and promptly resolved customer complaints to maintain professional relationships.
  • Resolved caller issues quickly and thoroughly.
  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • Established strong customer relationships, building recommendations and loyalty.

Train Operator

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
12.2001 - 06.2005
  • Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to strict operating procedures.
  • Maintained punctual train operations by quickly identifying and resolving minor technical issues before they escalated.
  • Collaborated with conductors and other crew members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment for all staff.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing passenger inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Managed emergencies effectively by calmly executing appropriate safety protocols during critical situations.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring their comfort and accessibility during travel on the trains.
  • Prevented accidents through vigilant observation of track conditions and proactively communicating potential hazards to control center personnel.

Manager

Kim's Mens Wear
06.1995 - 11.2001

managing work crews, sales and set up the bar code, handled AR and AP.

  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.

Education

Business Administration

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
05.1997

High School Diploma -

Maine East
05.1991

Skills

Experienced project leader with ability to initiate/manage cross functional teams and multidisciplinary

  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving

Adaptability

Excellent problem solver

  • Staff Training
  • Organizational Skills
  • Financial Reporting
  • Change Management
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Agent

Farmers Insurance
06.2005 - Current

Train Operator

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
12.2001 - 06.2005

Manager

Kim's Mens Wear
06.1995 - 11.2001

Business Administration

Oakton Community College

High School Diploma -

Maine East
Shawn Kim