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Work History
Education
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Taylor Pollard

Jackson,MS

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a strong desire to take on new challenges. Possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, able to thrive in diverse environments. Demonstrating the ability to work effectively without supervision, also skilled at quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Manager

Gap Factory Store
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
  • Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
  • Evaluated merchandise assortment regularly to ensure alignment with consumer preferences and demands.
  • Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.

Claims Specialist

Xerox
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained knowledge of policies and procedures and insurance coverage benefit levels, eligibility systems and verification processes
  • Communicated with other departments to establish action plans and manage open claims to closure
  • Planned and conducted investigations of claims to confirm coverage and compensability
  • Investigated and analyzed requirements to improve timeliness of reports to customers

Cashier Team Lead

Walmart
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information
  • Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding
  • Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction
  • Scanned, priced and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving

Credit Associate

Saks Incorporated
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Developed debt collection protocols applicable to delinquent accounts, defining timelines for courtesy calls and referral of problem accounts to debt collectors
  • Reviewed company portfolio of clients to flag delinquent accounts and identify high-performing accounts to target for future advertising and promotions
  • Reviewed customer financial data to ascertain level of risk involved for extending credit
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently

Education

Some College -

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

High school diploma -

Terry High School
Terry, MS
05.2017

Skills

  • Experienced with WordPerfect Software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Type 45-50 WPM
  • 10-key
  • Excel
  • Leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Multitasking
  • Written Communication

Verbal Communication

References

References Available upon request

Timeline

Merchandising Manager

Gap Factory Store
01.2023 - Current

Claims Specialist

Xerox
05.2022 - 06.2023

Cashier Team Lead

Walmart
04.2021 - 05.2022

Credit Associate

Saks Incorporated
08.2017 - 07.2021

Some College -

Hinds Community College

High school diploma -

Terry High School
Taylor Pollard