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VANESSA ORIHUELA

PICO RIVERA,CA

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Athens Services
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.

Store Manager

Family Dollar
08.2013 - 02.2023
  • Set a weekly schedule within my budget, delegate work
  • Hire and train new employees
  • Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with all their shopping needs
  • Receive and unload truck
  • Stock all new incoming merchandise by department
  • Perform weekly cycle counts to keep inventory up to date
  • Maintain a clean working and shopping environment
  • Complete store opening and closing procedures including making daily deposits and ordering change
  • Perform all cashiering duties
  • Assist with annual inventory process.

Assistant Manager

Fallas Paredes Department Store
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Lead Store Team
  • Develop talent base
  • Run Store Operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Payroll Control
  • Open/Close Store Procedures
  • Cash Handling

Human Resource Representative

99 Cents Only Store
08.2009 - 09.2011
  • Visit multiple stores daily
  • Build rapport with all levels of employees
  • Assist stores with hiring & Drug Testing
  • Conduct New Hire Orientations
  • Facilitate Job Fairs
  • Assist with Grand Openings
  • Monitor/Enforce all Company policies
  • Handle employee relation issues
  • Investigate complaints, Employee conflicts
  • Advise on all appropriate Actions

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Kohl's Department Store
06.2003 - 07.2009
  • Maintain and secure efficient operating procedures
  • Prevent theft both internally and externally
  • Verify the accuracy of all cash procedures
  • Participate in all inventories
  • Conduct New Hire Orientations
  • Monitor all CCTV equipment
  • Responsible for a team of 3 Agents

Education

High school diploma -

Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Money handling abilities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Payment Processing

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Athens Services
07.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Family Dollar
08.2013 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager

Fallas Paredes Department Store
09.2011 - 05.2013

Human Resource Representative

99 Cents Only Store
08.2009 - 09.2011

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Kohl's Department Store
06.2003 - 07.2009

High school diploma -

Bell Gardens High School
VANESSA ORIHUELA