SETH HALEY
540-***-**** ********@*****.*** Hurst, TX
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A goal-oriented leader and content creator, specializing in transforming operations by aligning policy, procedures, and training with organization-wide strategy. Excels at clear and effective written and verbal communication as well as providing keen insights for operational improvement. A proven track record of tailoring content to internal and external audiences for sales, customer support, and social media. WORK EXPERIENCE
Rent-A-Center, Operations Manager 2016 - 2020
Managed 30-50 employees, including 2-3 supervisors, 2 Social Media Specialists, and Credit Reporting agents
Led customer support operations for approx. 1 million annual customer interactions, including strategic support of training and development, quality assurance, reporting, human resource functions, and project management Identified interaction resolution gaps, totaling over $1 million in potential annual savings
Closed performance gaps by identifying opportunities, designing solutions, and effectively communicating new policies, training, and expectations
Increased QA scores and customer satisfaction YOY by 60% and reduced turnover by 90% Decreased credit inquiry response times and increased accuracy, while utilizing fewer FTE’s and meeting compliance standards of the FCRA
Improved quality and response time of social media support by writing effective response templates, developing best practices, and streamlining communication with other departments
Collaborated with Marketing, Legal, HR, IT, etc. to synthesize content for communications, policies, and SOPs
Supported supervisors in properly handling and documenting HR issues (FMLA, LOA, Bereavement, etc.)
Coordinated and promoted department-wide events
Composed and edited job descriptions and interview questions for multiple positions Rent-A-Center, Training & Quality Specialist 2015-2016
Designed, composed, and delivered training for multiple lines of business
Created and executed training for best practices of coaching and feedback for supervisors
Updated training materials to improve agent knowledge and department culture
Wrote, edited, and modified new and existing SOPs based on leadership feedback and business needs
Developed new call quality form and quality reference documents
Scored calls for multiple lines of business and coached new hires on best practices, and customer service
Calibrated accuracy and efficiency of quality assurance forms for multiple lines of business
Created positive new hire experiences aimed at increasing morale and retention La Quinta, Contact Center Specialist 2013-2015
Executed the strategy for over 4,200,000 annual guest experiences supported by outsourced contact centers
Consulted leadership team of 400 guest advocates concerning hotel operations, sales, and the guest experience
Designed, developed, and implemented performance improvement solutions to drive measurable results
Composed and delivered interactive training materials for multiple skills
Wrote and edited new SOPs and policy documents
Developed and calibrated quality assurance forms for multiple agent types
Transitioned personalized Group & Tour travel planning (28 Agents) to new vendor Conversions of requests to reservations increased 20%
Transitioned general reservations and loyalty program (approx. 300 Agents) to new vendor Seth Haley
Conversions of calls to reservations increased 10% La Quinta, Front Desk Service Representative 2011-2013
Served the needs of guests in a genial and welcoming manner; solved guest problems quickly and efficiently
Handled hotel operations and logistics
Assisted in training new team members
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Internal Brand Communication, Content Creation & Editing, Social Media Strategy & Customer Response, Learning Strategy Design, SOP & Job Aid Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Project/Program Management, Public Speaking
Proficiency in
Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, & Word
Familiar with AP style writing
Sprinklr, Facebook Business Manager, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Google My Business
SalesForce Chat
Medallia
Interaction Intelligence (I3)
ServiceNow
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Double Major in International Studies & Drama Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA
Minor in Religious Studies 2010