Summary
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
Joplin, MO

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
Joplin, MO

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
Joplin, MO

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