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Taralyn Anderson

Taralyn Anderson

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Innovative and goal-oriented Management professional committed to delivering targeted results through strategic planning and optimized resources, while fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement.

Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth through direct interpersonal skills. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Care Professional

Taralyn Anderson, Magical Moments Vacations
08.2022 - Current
  • Promoted dedicated customer service and support by promptly resolving customer complaints.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.

National Director & Board of Directors Member

Pure Romance By Taralyn
09.2010 - Current
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Set targets for team members to drive overall success within our organization.
  • Recruited, interviewed and onboarded team members. .
  • Lead a strong personal sales business while also managing and cultivating a strong team culture within our team.
  • Sought out talent for recruiting of additional sales force.
  • Corporate certified trainer for both individual teams as well as corporate trainings.

Trainer and Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2011 - 04.2017
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Taught servers and other staff corporate policy and specs.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding programs for both incoming employees as well as incoming management for multiple future stores.
  • Instructed servers on proper techniques for taking orders, serving food and providing customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
03.2012

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Employee Benefits Management
  • Talent Pipelining
  • Sales Presentation
  • Sales Intelligence
  • Complaint Management
  • Customer Retention
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Sales Goals
  • Sales Calls
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Sales Initiatives
  • Customer Experience
  • Organizational Systems
  • Professional Development

Disney Running

I started in the runDisney Community in 2018 as a fun way to get healthy. I quickly recognized the strong community and passion within the community for both running and Disney. I've since created and fostered a strong sub group of over 2000 runners for additional resources, motivation, and support. 

Timeline

Travel Care Professional

Taralyn Anderson, Magical Moments Vacations
08.2022 - Current

Trainer and Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2011 - 04.2017

National Director & Board of Directors Member

Pure Romance By Taralyn
09.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington
Taralyn Anderson