Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support. Proficient in customer service best practices and related options.
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DeJa Bates
Dallas,TX
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Olive Garden Restaurant
Server
01.2024 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Supported needs of 8- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Italian restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
Amazon Warehouse
Warehouse Worker
04.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Studio Movie Grill
Server
06.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Ramada Inn
Front Desk Receptionist
06.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to supervisor.
- Contributed to staff training initiatives by sharing best practices for night audit procedures and guest relations skills.
- Increased guest retention by maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Amazon Fulfillment
Seasonal Print Ops
10.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing service improvements based on feedback analysis.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
IQOR
Customer Service Representative
09.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
BKC & I Services
Tax Preparer Assistant
01.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information for clients.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual, and private foundation returns.
Education
Lake Highlands HighschoolDallas, TX
High School Diploma
06.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Guest Relations Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- High Energy and Stamina
- Nightly Audits
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2024 - 01.2024
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Warehouse
04.2023 - 11.2023
Server
Studio Movie Grill
06.2022 - 12.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
Ramada Inn
06.2020 - 10.2020
Seasonal Print Ops
Amazon Fulfillment
10.2019 - 01.2020
Customer Service Representative
IQOR
09.2018 - 03.2019
Tax Preparer Assistant
BKC & I Services
01.2017 - 04.2018
Lake Highlands Highschool
High School Diploma
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