Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Manager
Stirling Sports New Plymouth
11 Gill Street, New Plymouth Shop15 Centre City
03.2024 - Current
Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
Customer Service Representative
One New Zealand
New Plymouth CBD, New Plymouth
01.2023 - 03.2024
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
Assistant Manager
KFC
New Plymouth CBD, New Plymouth
02.2020 - 12.2022
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
Inventory Controller
Tegel Foods Ltd
Bell Block, New Plymouth
01.2019 - 07.2020
Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.
Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
Organized and processed damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures.
Restaurant Branch Manager
The Aristrocat Restaurant
Manila, Philippines
11.2017 - 08.2018
Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
Restaurant Branch Manager
Maestro Pizza
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
09.2015 - 09.2017
Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
Disciplined employees to encourage compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
International School For Hotel And Restaurant Mana
04.2014
Skills
Upselling and Cross-Selling
Account Updating
Data Collection
Scheduling
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Product Knowledge
Call Management
Complaint Resolution
Information Security
Data Entry
Sales Expertise
Customer Consulting
Product Promotion
Service Upselling
Coordination
Stock Management
Problem-Solving Abilities
System Implementation
Typing Proficiency
Quality Control
Stockroom Procedures
Problem Resolution
Reading Comprehension
Technical Support
Technologically Savvy
Computer Proficiency
Team Development
Quality Assurance Controls
Retail Sales Customer Service
Critical Thinking
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
High-Energy Attitude
Order Processing
Sales Closing
Stocking and Replenishing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Certified in Web Development, Udemy - 2020
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) course ISC2 , Udemy - 2023
Timeline
Store Manager
Stirling Sports New Plymouth
03.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative
One New Zealand
01.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
KFC
02.2020 - 12.2022
Inventory Controller
Tegel Foods Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2020
Restaurant Branch Manager
The Aristrocat Restaurant
11.2017 - 08.2018
Restaurant Branch Manager
Maestro Pizza
09.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
International School For Hotel And Restaurant Mana