JORGE HODGE
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Kohls Department Store, enhancing customer satisfaction and team efficiency. Excelled in problem-solving and Microsoft Office, significantly reducing complaints and mentoring staff for peak performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Team Building and Leadership
• Training and mentoring
• Excellent time management skills
• Adherence to high customer service standards
• Problem-Solving
• Customer-focused
• Quality Assurance
• Decision-Making
• Cash Handling
• Complaint resolution
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER 04/2022 to 10/2024
Kohls Department Store, Conyers, GA
• Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Managed a team of customer service represertatives, fostering a positive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
• Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
• Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
FRONT END TEAM LEAD 04/2016 to 03/2022
TJ Max, Conyers, Ga
• Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
• Monitored cash drawers in 10 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
• Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Coached Employees/ trained on methods for handling carious aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
• Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.