Highly motivated and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in customer service, retail operations, and office management. Possessing a strong work ethic and a passion for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, I am seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my diverse skill set to contribute to the organization's success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Programs Interviewer 2
Workforce Wv
Charleston, West Virginia
03.2022 - Current
Interview applicants to obtain or verify employment history
Complete or update applications
obtain or verify the reason for unemployment
Entering total or partial claims from the web
Recognize possible separation and availability issues and take appropriate fact-finding statements
Conducting RESEA Interviews in which to help a selected group of people regain employment
Customer service by phone with claimants to help them understand how/when to file a claim
Working with claimants who have new and continued unemployment claims
Conduction fact-finding statements to assess eligibility
Refer customers/job seekers to the MACC system for employment opportunities/job fairs and WIOA
Using multiple windows to assess issues with claims/fraud/overpayment
Working with web ABPS, Bluezone-Mainframe, MACC, and Admin
Process data entry by entering wages, statements into Mainframe
Uploads reports to the drive to check claims for accuracy
Interview customers to obtain updated contact information and verify data for accuracy
Quickly learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Carrying out day to day duties accurately and efficiently; demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Provide customer service skills by communication to the claimant whe4n RESEA interview is scheduled
Maintaining energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Using critical thinking to break down problems
Evaluate solutions and made decisions
Offering friendly and efficient service to claimants
handled challenging situations with ease
Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships;as other duties assigned
Office Manager
John A. Babalis & Co. Raymond James Financial Services
07.2004
Provide excellent, high quality customer service to well respected consumers and experts
Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering, stocking and shipment receiving
Worked with office programs such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to carry out daily team clerical needs
Entered expenses using QuickBooks Pro
Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep CFO informed about office operations
Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Wrote and processed meeting minutes to appropriate individuals
Prepared broker’s commissions bi-weekly
Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping.
Temp/Front Desk Attendant
United Talent/United Way
04.2003
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated
Completed clerical duties and tasks for administration
Created welcoming environment for customers by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff
Managed filing system entered data and completed other clerical tasks
Running errands and making deliveries around the office
Sorting and delivering incoming mail and collecting and sending outgoing mail
Create documents, maintaining databases and sending memos and emails
Collecting, filing, and organizing office documents, such as reports and confidential records.
Server/Host
Outback Steakhouse
03.2002
Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests’ service needs
Communicate with customers to resolve complaints and ensure satisfaction
Process customer bills and payments
Communicate dining and order details to kitchen personnel
Present food and beverage information, and menus to customers
Collect dirty dishes from tables
Arrange tables and dining area
Assist customers with seating arrangements
Schedule dining reservations
Organize large party reservations and special requests efficiently and accurately
Quickly set up and cleared tables and stocked all service stations
Consistently provided professional, friendly, and engaging service
Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
Server/Trainer/Key hourly
TGI Friday’s
03.1999
Store opener in South Ridge and in New Hampshire
Recognized and acknowledged outstanding staff performance t boost company morale and productivity
Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food
Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets
Met, greeted an encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within the restaurant
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures
Took customer orders
Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction
Enforce rules or regulations
Process customer bills and payments
Kept my team composed and efficient during peak business hours and maintaining a %100 customer service rate
Always remained courteous and calm, even during moments of intense customer displeasure
Memorized entire line of company products, menu items including pricing and specials
Handled hundreds of customers each day, giving detailed, personalized, friendly, and polite service to ensure customer retention
Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while keeping the customer’s best interests in mind.
Retail Sales Associate
Tropical Tan & Second Debut
Ability to price consigned items based on condition and current fashion trends allowing items to sell quickly
Communication of contract details to new and existing customers
Shared responsibility for store security
As a cashier I was responsible for sales, store credit, calculation of markdowns and keeping customer accounts current
Address customer questions and concerns via phone
Worked with store management to create customer attracting displays
Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions
Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies
Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays
Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items
Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency
Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms
Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction
Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases
Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays
Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner
Answered customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses
Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
Cashier
LOWE’S
Helped customers complete purchases and locate items
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
Maintained cash drawer
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer services strategies and sales goals
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
Learned Lawn and Garden position and provided backup at key times
Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Property Manager
Winston Salem Apartments
Keep records of important financial data regarding cash flow and tenant turnover
Schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance of the property
Preform tenant screenings
Drawing up lease agreements
Collect rent and other property fees from tenants
Handle evictions of tenants who have violated the lease agreement or who have not paid rent
Paying property expenses, including taxes, payroll, insurance premiums and maintenance costs
Regularly draw reports on the property’s financial status, occupancy, and expiring leases to property owner
Meeting potential tenants, showing them the property and assessing their applications in accordance with anti-discrimination laws
Advertising vacant properties and hiring a leasing agent to find tenants as needed
Inspecting properties and arranging for repairs and new material as required
Arranging contracts for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, and other ongoing services and managing disputes with these service providers where appropriate
Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations
Maintaining records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs
Purchasing building and maintenance supplies, equipment, and furniture
Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Albans High School
St. Albans WV
05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
Skills
Staff scheduler
Strong work ethic
Conflict resolution techniques
Results-oriented
Customer-oriented
Telephone etiquette
Complaint resolution
Staff training
Motivated team player
Personable
Reports and documents
Staff Training
Time management skills
Written and verbal communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employment Programs Interviewer 2
Workforce Wv
03.2022 - Current
Office Manager
John A. Babalis & Co. Raymond James Financial Services
07.2004
Temp/Front Desk Attendant
United Talent/United Way
04.2003
Server/Host
Outback Steakhouse
03.2002
Server/Trainer/Key hourly
TGI Friday’s
03.1999
Retail Sales Associate
Tropical Tan & Second Debut
Cashier
LOWE’S
Property Manager
Winston Salem Apartments
High School Diploma -
St. Albans High School
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership