Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Lead Customer Service Representative
Steinmart
09.2002 - 10.2020
Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Engaged clients in person and over phone to answer questions and address complaints.
Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Trained, oversaw, and mentored new team members to strengthen performance and job expertise.