Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tyler Caruso

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales, management, and customer service. Demonstrated success in team leadership, process improvement, and driving significant revenue growth. Proficient in problem-solving, data analysis, and promoting collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Network Customer Service Center

AT&T
05.2022 - Current
  • Lead 20 admins, manage $100M in assets across 21 states, enhance efficiency, improve customer service.
  • Train staff with innovative visuals, handle 2000+ requests daily, ensure 1-day request resolution.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, streamline processes, enhance productivity, boost customer satisfaction
  • Spearhead customer communication improvements, enhancing request handling capacity by 200+ daily through strategic process innovations.
  • Optimized resource allocation, leading to measurable cost reductions while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies that significantly improved service efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Fostered cross-departmental partnerships, streamlining communication and aligning goals for enhanced operational success.

Integrated Solutions/Customer Acquisition

AT&T
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced DirecTV/U-verse experience, ranked top 40 in Northeast within 6 months.
  • Built customer relationships, sold wireless products, ranked 7th in OH/PA with 123% goal in 2019.
  • Mentored new hires, led sales calls, maintained $10,000 inventory, fostering team growth. Adapted to COVID-19, achieved 115.89% of goals in 2020, promoted integrated solutions.
  • Prospected diverse clients, exceeded sales targets, drove team success.
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize sales strategies, leading to significant revenue growth and improved client retention.
  • Developed creative sales tactics that effectively addressed customer needs, resulting in substantial increases in client engagement.
  • Provided expert guidance to team members, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced collective performance and morale.

General Manager/DMIT

AT&T
01.2015 - 05.2018
  • Led sales team to exceed targets with a 12%-15% close rate, surpassing 9% goal. Trained staff in sales of various products, enhancing team proficiency.
  • Managed inventory and ensured accurate daily phone counts.
  • Conducted daily coaching and role plays to improve team performance.
  • Handled HR duties and implemented effective training methods.
  • Drove team to exceed sales goals, achieving up to a 15% close rate, surpassing targets by enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement.
  • Fostered a supportive environment, leading daily coaching to boost team morale and effectiveness, resulting in improved sales performance.
  • Optimized inventory management with precise phone counts, ensuring stock availability and contributing to seamless store operations.

Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Solis-Tek
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Managed Northeast region and expanded into Ohio, Michigan, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
  • Opened new accounts by visiting 5-8 stores daily, achieving sales between $3,000-$15,000.
  • Increased client base through strategic cold calls and in-person store visits.
  • Participated in trade shows to enhance brand visibility and foster client relationships.
  • Delivered product education to store staff, securing new accounts and boosting sales.
  • Expanded market reach in Northeast by strategically opening new accounts, leveraging cold visits, and increasing sales volume in 200 stores.
  • Achieved significant growth by securing high-value sales, averaging $3,000-$15,000 per transaction, through product education and relationship building.

Sales Associate

J.B. Robinson Jewelers
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Developed strong customer relationships utilizing active listening to increase client satisfaction and drive sales.

General Manager

Radioshack
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Managed a team of 5, achieving consistent monthly sales growth and top regional rankings.
  • Surpassed cell phone sales records, selling 55 units in a month at a historically lower- performing store.
  • Led store to top 100 in sales plan with 60.3% sales gain and 86.9% postpaid gain among 4500 stores.
  • Handled scheduling, hiring, loss prevention, and HR, contributing to store's operational success.
  • Boosted sales performance by leading a team to exceed monthly targets, achieving top 100 store status with significant sales and postpaid gains.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by managing scheduling, hiring, and training, resulting in multiple team members advancing to management roles.

Education

No Degree - History

University of Pittsburgh At Greensburg, Greensburg, PA

Skills

  • Sales
  • Merchandising
  • Loss Prevention & Audits
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Technical Support
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Analysis
  • Coaching
  • Time Management

Timeline

Manager Network Customer Service Center - AT&T
05.2022 - Current
Integrated Solutions/Customer Acquisition - AT&T
05.2018 - 05.2022
General Manager/DMIT - AT&T
01.2015 - 05.2018
Northeast Regional Sales Manager - Solis-Tek
10.2014 - 01.2015
Sales Associate - J.B. Robinson Jewelers
08.2012 - 10.2012
General Manager - Radioshack
09.2009 - 07.2012
University of Pittsburgh At Greensburg - No Degree, History
Tyler Caruso