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Qualifications Summary
Highly personable Customer Service Professional with over twelve years of
experience in management, sales, and security in various industries.
Possesses skills and expertise in many other related fields. Offers sound
judgment, organizational skills, and a willingness to try new things.
Talent for identifying customer needs and presenting appropriate company
product and service offerings.
o Highly motivated. Qualified for managerial position with a large
food distribution company within months of reporting.
o Demonstrated ability to gain customer trust and provide exceptional
follow-up, leading to increased and repeat and referral business.
o Track record of assisting in the design and implementation of
reporting procedures that reduce labor costs and improve customer-
satisfaction ratings.
o Expertise in resolving escalated customer service issues.
o Secured numerous company achievement awards for delivery of
exceptional customer service.
Professional Experience
AAFES - Andrews AFB, Camp Springs, MD Mar 2011 -
Sep 2012
Power Zone Supervisor
Managed one of the largest departments within AAFES at the Andrews AFB
location.
Responsible for customer service and all retail oversight for all Power
Zone electronics, to include computers, televisions, digital cameras, etc.
Personally greeted customers whenever possible, reassuring them that they
and their concerns were important in our day-to-day operations. Supervised
an average of 5 personnel on a daily basis, while providing training and
customer service etiquette tips. Responsible for opening and closing the
department and its daily tasks (i.e., reports, audits, etc). Took pride in
every aspect of my career and in the Exchange as a whole.
Harris Teeter Corporation - Alexandria, VA 2007 to
Present
Customer Care Lead / Assistant Manager
Serve as Assistant Fresh Foods manager for one of the largest grocery store
chains in Virginia.
Promoted to manager and lead/trained a team of 15 employees in day to day
operations of the fresh foods department. Provided employees with training
tools required to maintain all aspects of fresh foods, to include deli,
chef, bread kiosk, bakery and pizza departments. To increase overall
effectiveness of the department, memorized price and barcode information
for over 500 items. Managed personnel effectively and efficiently.
Consistently recognized as being one of the most courteous personnel in the
store. Instrumental in improving customer-satisfaction ratings through
suggestion, development, and implementation of new reporting procedures.
. Increased employee knowledge by assisting with development and
implementation of product-awareness program.
Professional Experience (cont.)
. Enhanced employee performance and attendance through daily mentoring,
one-on-one discussions and motivational strategies.
. Received outstanding positive employee reviews team member, as well as
exceptional feedback from senior management.
Main Street Station Casino - Las Vegas, NV 2005 to
2007
Licensed/Armed Security Officer
Managed security for one of Las Vegas' largest casinos.
Patrolled the casino, ensuring the security of the casino was maintained.
Assisted other guards as necessary.
. Provided security for money drops, assisting Wells Fargo personnel
with the necessary security and safety of funds.
. Provided increased security / awareness for casino customers.
. Displayed an inherent ability to install and retrieve various
surveillance media, allowing forensic capabilities for theft
prevention and capture if necessary.
Greyhound Bus Lines - Los Angeles, CA 2002 to
2005
Bus Driver (CDL Class B, P endorsement)
Safe, effective Bus Driver for the nation's largest bus transportation
company drive. Qualified as CDL Class B (P endorsement).
. Provided safe transportation for all passengers without incident
during the entire employment timeframe.
. Maintained routes within the state of California as well as cross-
country.
. Abided by all California safe driving laws.
Cedars-Sinai Hospital - Los Angeles, CA 2000 to
2002
Food and Nutrition Dietitian
Served as Captain, Food Service and Nutrition Department, for one of the
largest and most prestigious hospitals in the country, providing dietary
information to patients based on doctor's prescriptions.
. Qualified dietitian.
. Ensured patient's meals were distributed in a timely manner and per
doctor's orders.
. Trained in kosher meal development.
. Practiced hygiene methods as required by hospital guidelines.
Education and Training
Associates Degree, Criminal Justice University of
Maryland
High School Diploma
US Army Veteran (15 years)