CHARLOTTE SCHLICKBERND
Virginia Beach,VA.*****
P. 570-***-**** r E-mail. acochy@r.postjobfree.com
Customer Support & Quality Improvement Manager
Highly accomplished and talented Customer Service and Quality Improvement
professional qualified for a management position within a company that
demands expertise in all aspects of operations management. Solid track record
of successful experience includes optimizing productivity, and improving
profitability. Innovative and creative problem solver. Performance, process, and
results-driven in commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Dedicated customer service manager with 15+ years of experience in retail and
quality assurance. Consistently achieve record-high customer satisfaction
rankings, improvements to the bottom line and turnaround of under performing
operations.
Respected builder and leader of customer-focused teams. Instill a shared,
enthusiastic commitment to customer service as a key driver of company goal
attainment. Lead by example and ensure the execution of all safety, security,
quality and store operations policies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Change Management, Staff Development and Training, Team building & Training
Cross?Functional Team Management, Performance Measurement
Customer Service Management, Front End Supervision,Emergency Preparedness
Project Strategy, Complaint Handling & Resolution Retail Operations Management
Asset Protection/Surveillance
Professional Experience
Intercontinental Hotel Group, Charleston, SC 2014-Present
Reservations Specialist
Answer incoming calls providing information and selling to potential guests and
clients wishing to stay or make a booking at IHG properties.
Providing personalized and efficient service driven by the guest?s needs.
Meeting or exceeding defined performance expectations revenue, conversion,
quality,and partner offers.
Navigates multiple web-based systems while managing various work streams to
provide an enhanced guest experience.
Pier 1 Imports, Summerville, SC 2010-Present
Sales Associate
Developed and maintained positive relationship with customers.
Consistently increased revenues throughout tenure and led district in sales.
Provided training to new employees, which included store operations,
processes, and procedures.
Led the team of individuals responsible for managing the inventory.
B&B Maintenance, Bushwood, MD 2011-2014
Supervisor .
Oversaw general cleaning and maintained 2.5 million square feet of office space.
Supervised and conducted daily inspections.
Provided quality control services to building standardized and delegated
assignments for cleaning operations.
Provided quality control services to building standards and conducted daily
inspections.
Survey Technology & Research Center (STR), Allentown, PA 2008-2009
Customer Service Representative
Administered computer-based questionnaires telephonic ally to selected
households and businesses.
Developed, improved, and exploited the art of data collection technologies and
study designs by conducting telephonic surveys.
Assisted in testing, developing, and showcasing advanced data collection
capabilities aimed at improving survey response rates, expanding sample
coverage, increasing productivity, and lowering overall survey costs.
Supervised the data collection monitoring project costs, quality and progress.
J.C. Penney Corporation, Moosic, PA 2005-2008
Customer Service Representative
Support sales representatives in opening new accounts and upgrading existing
service.
Maintained quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to
improve customer service.
Coordinated the prompt handling of all customer requests including, but not
limited to, order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and
claims.
Organized delivery of products and/or services to customers, coordinating
necessary resources to ensure timely, efficient and satisfactory delivery.
The Limited Corporation, Hazleton, PA 2001-2003
Store Manager
Managed team of associates by providing guidance and leadership to achieve
store sales and profit objectives.
Provided leadership, direction, and coordination, and evaluated store
performance.
Planned, assigned, and directed performance appraisals.
Administered program that recognized associates for providing exceptional
customer service and demonstrating strong product knowledge.
Training
Completed training courses and seminars in retail management, customer
service, sales strategies, inventory control, loss prevention, time management