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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Susan Hearson

Carthage,MO
Susan Hearson

Summary

I have a strong background in merchandising, however did well as a Customer Service person. I enjoy people, and have a real knack at insuring their experience be a pleasant one! Good for customer, great for business, and for me!

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

SPAR Group

Retail Merchandising Associate
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • I called area Dollar General, Family Dollar, Big Lot's stores. I serviced these stores on behalf of Sony and Foster Grant, insuring all products were on thethe sales floor, fully stocked, made visible for customer appeal.

NCO

Customer Service Representative
10.2013 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Bolstered customer retention by creating and offering unique discount options and inspiring interest in new product lines.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Premium Retail Services Inc

Retail Merchandising Specialist
01.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at Number locations by following established planograms.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
  • Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.

Sara Lee Corporation

Merchandiser
02.2010 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.

Aegis Communications Group

Customer Service Representative
04.2007 - 08.2010

Job overview

Outbound A&T calls to existing customers bundling their services for customers satisfaction; Inbound calls on behalf of TXU, which is a Texas based utility company offering electricity to a region in Texas. I assisted customers with outages, payments, new/transferring services, as well as any conflict they might have been having.

Education

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO

None from Physical Education

University Overview

Attended 2 1/2 years, secondary education with a focus on elementary education, K-5.

Parkwood High School, Jo
Joplin, MO

Basic
05.1978

Skills

100% Customer Service!

  • Plan-o-gram creation
  • Seasonal campaigns
  • Interior and exterior displays
  • Inventory management
  • Retail merchandising

Timeline

Retail Merchandising Associate

SPAR Group
08.2020 - Current

Customer Service Representative

NCO
10.2013 - 08.2017

Retail Merchandising Specialist

Premium Retail Services Inc
01.2013 - 06.2017

Merchandiser

Sara Lee Corporation
02.2010 - 07.2013

Customer Service Representative

Aegis Communications Group
04.2007 - 08.2010

Missouri Southern State University

None from Physical Education

Parkwood High School, Jo

Basic
Susan Hearson