LAKESHA GHOSTON
Dedicated customer service manager with 10+ years in the customer service industry
excelling in establishing excellent working relationships with customers, employees, vendors and contractors.
Bossier City, LA 71112
adx7ol@r.postjobfree.com
Friendly and committed to providing high-quality service. Offering excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of conflict resolution to lead a team of other customer service representatives. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Store Manager
Family Dollar - Shreveport, LA
June 2021 to December 2022
• Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff
• Managing budgets
• Maintaining statistical and financial records
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints
• Overseeing pricing and stock control
• Maximising profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Preparing promotional materials and displays
• Liaising with head office.
Kitchen Cook
Pilot Flying J - Haughton, LA
August 2020 to May 2021
• Prepare, cook, and assemble various food and beverage items
• Anticipate production levels to provide fresh food and maintain sufficient product quantities; prepare the proper amount of food necessary for meetings or events as determined by Café General Manager
• Ensure products are available and fresh; uphold food safety standards
• Set up and break down work station or catering events; maintain an organized and clean work area
• Ensure quality service is delivered to every guest
• Provide guest assistance with self-checkout procedures
• Clean, sanitize, and organize café, kitchen, and all storage areas; contribute to the safety, maintenance, and cleaning of meeting rooms or conference areas
• Maintain a safe work environment for guests and team members
• Apprise supervisor of work activities and disruptions (i.e., product availability, equipment malfunctions, working conditions)
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedure
• Complete other duties as assigned
Table Games Dealer
Diamond Jacks Casino - Bossier City, LA
December 2018 to April 2020
• Overseeing all gaming functions for the assigned table.
• Receiving and managing casino chips.
• Shuffling cards by hand or via the automated shuffle machine.
• Greeting customers and distributing cash chips.
• Announcing the start of the round and taking bets.
• Announcing the closing of the betting round.
• Distributing player cards.
• Playing house hands, spinning the roulette wheel, and throwing the dice.
• Determining winners and distributing winning chips.
• Preventing cheating at the table and reporting irresponsible behavior. Assistant Manager
Circle K
May 2017 to May 2018
• Assisting the general manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy
• Coordinating day-to-day operations
• Ensuring that company guidelines are followed
• Ensuring that goals and objectives are met
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Providing training to employees
• Delegating tasks to employees
• Supervising, leading and motivating employees
• Reporting any problems or accidents to senior management
• Filling in for senior management in case of their absence
• Working with clients
• Monitoring customer and client satisfaction
• Managing customer complaints and resolving their issues
• Assisting with procurement of inventory and supplies
• Supporting the general manager as needed
Education
High school diploma
Skills
• *Communication *Teamwork *Patience *Active Listening *Problem Solving *Leadership *Time Management *Self Management