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Teresa Owens

Washington,DC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Detailed Client Service Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Resourceful professional highly skilled in customer service and building lasting relationships. Team player offering dynamic personality and extensive background in data entry, telephone support and records oversight. Customer Service Administrator with high level of expertise in technology sector.

Entry-level Customer Service Administrator with well-established knowledge in how to effectively manage irate customers. Seeking to bring further success to company in government sector through strong communication and established troubleshooting skills

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Trader Joe's
Washington, DC

Crew Member
05.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
  • Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
  • Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.

Banana Republic
Washington, DC

Sales Associate
10.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
  • Assisted customers by finding needed clothing items and checking inventory for items at other locations
  • Helped average of 12-20 customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products
  • Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction
  • Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and giving appropriate feedback
  • Marked clearance products with updated price tags
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
  • Worked as team member to provide highest level of service to customers
  • Attended 2 team meetings each month to voice concerns and offer constructive feedback to others
  • Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays
  • Consistently put customers first by handling needs with sense of urgency and compassion

ILC Creations At The Library Of Congress
Washington , DC

Assistant Catering Manager
07.2011 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
  • Provided onsite training
  • Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company's system using Microsoft and power point
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
  • Checked inventory for required supplies, including beverages, condiments and fresh produce and made lists for events, and table settings, documenting needed cleaning products
  • Prepared and filed financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Planned and executed catering parties
  • Successfully led key projects which resulted in successful event parties
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival

Marriott Hotel Washington DC
Washington , DC

Hostess
03.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Checked inventory for required supplies, including food and beverages and made lists for hostess, documenting needed cleaning products
  • Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists
  • Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
  • Led team of hostess to engaged in delivering assistance to customer service department on daily basis
  • Cleaned break rooms, including sinks, countertops, microwaves, coffeemakers, refrigerators, tables and chairs
  • Provided outstanding and to assist the organization in achieving its human objectives by helping to assist customers service to new and long-standings by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
  • Compiled data for handling cash transactions , as well as completing quantity reports, checking inventory and maintain the restaurant area to a high standard of cleanliness. Reports to disseminate to staff members, Work to achieving its financial objectives by helping to promote upscale, large ballroom events and management team
  • Provided onsite training,

Hayatt Regency
Arlington, VA, Vringina

Hostess/bartender
01.2008 - 10.2010

Job overview

  • Safely operated equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and carpet machines and trained other waitress's in proper usage
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages to accommodate groups of up to 100, including business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events
  • Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
  • Helped to plan and execute parties for more than 250 guests, including coordinating menus and preparing tables
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution
  • Assisted in preparing for special functions and banquets by setting up and taking down tables and chairs and decorating
  • Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
  • Handled up to $2000 of card and cash transactions daily, accurately keeping payment records and investigating irregularities
  • Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations
  • Guided guests to appropriate seating for party size, provided with menus and porper settings
  • Explained preparation of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers
  • Assisted waitress by taking guests drink orders, food and special meals
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
  • Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information
  • Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies
  • Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
  • Placed reservations through phone and email into Microsoft and power point
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service
  • Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested appetizers or other additional items to meet upsell goals
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations
  • Completed end-of-day financial paperwork in data base-table restaurant, efficiently using FSDBCO
  • Answered front of house phone to inform customers of wait times, take reservations and record to-go orders

Education

UDC University Of District Of Columbia
Washington DC

Associate of Arts from Architectural And Building Sciences
09.2016

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Associate of Arts from Architectural And Building Sciences
01.2009

Friendship Collegiate Academy
Washington DC

High School Diploma
06.2008

Coursea
Washington DC

Some College (No Degree) from IBM IT Support Professional Certification

University Overview

Online 3 months course with Coursera recruitment receiving my IBM IT support professional certificate

Skills

  • Contracting/ Procurement
  • Negotiation
  • Compliance
  • Cost Estimation and Analysis
  • Customer service
  • Audience Analysis and segmentation
  • Foundation in Health communication and marketing
  • Message Development and testing
  • Partner engagement
  • Written Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Oral communication
  • Office Administration
  • Administrative Support
  • Database Administration
  • Clerical Support
  • Data Entry
  • Travel Coordination
  • Website Updating
  • Program File Distribution
  • Microsoft Office
  • Database Maintenance
  • Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
  • Clear Communication
  • Issue Response and Resolution
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • High Volume Phone Inquiries
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
05.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

Banana Republic
10.2015 - 04.2016

Assistant Catering Manager

ILC Creations At The Library Of Congress
07.2011 - 08.2013

Hostess

Marriott Hotel Washington DC
03.2010 - 06.2011

Hostess/bartender

Hayatt Regency
01.2008 - 10.2010

UDC University Of District Of Columbia

Associate of Arts from Architectural And Building Sciences

George Washington University

Associate of Arts from Architectural And Building Sciences

Friendship Collegiate Academy

High School Diploma

Coursea

Some College (No Degree) from IBM IT Support Professional Certification
Teresa Owens