602-***-**** • Stephen Distante • *******@*****.***
Summary of Skills:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Energetic Customer Service Representative with 3+ years of experience resolving complex customer inquiries. Passionate about building strong customer relationships, driving brand loyalty, and increasing customer engagement.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• People oriented individual with great attention to detail and strong knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Possess the ability to effectively prioritize tasks while active listening and resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.
• Self-motivated and result driven.
• Strong Communicator with proven follow-through skills and superb presentation skills in educating clients on various plans and products.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional ability to handle high call volume on multiple lines in a calm and professional manner. SALES
• Over 10 years experience in floor covering sales.
• Upsold customers through the recommendation of products that met their specific needs
• Process multiple customer transactions a day and factored sales, discounts, and promotions into the final price
• Strong technical experience in installation, product knowledge, order selecting, and customer service follow up.
• Trained in advanced sales.
• Comprehensive record keeping abilities using current systems.
• Proven track record of soliciting new business through sales presentations, written communication, and word of mouth.
• Skilled in contract negotiating.
EXPERIENCE
Maximus Federal• Customer Service Representative• Phoenix, AZ• September 2018-Present Baker Brothers Rug & Flooring• Design Consultant• Glendale, AZ• September 2003-January 2008 Garfield Co. Dep. of Social Serv.• Child Support Officer• Glenwood Springs, CO•Jan.2002-June 2002 Dee’s Incorporated• Dispatcher & Sales Representative• Hamden, CT• April 1993-January 2001 EDUCATION
Associates Degree /Paralegal Studies 3.96 GPA