ANNMARIE SCHAUER
***************@*****.*** 773-***-**** Fox Lake, IL 60020
Professional Summary
Resourceful Call Center Representative known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in effective communication, quick problem-solving, and accurate record-keeping. Excel in active listening, empathy, and patience, ensuring customer satisfaction and resolution of inquiries with professionalism and warmth.
Skills
Experienced in Mediating Disputes
Effective Organizational Skills
Rapid Skill Acquisition
Accurate Data Entry
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Excel Proficiency
Proficient in Outlook Tools
Call center customer service
Account management
Experience
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement Fox Lake, IL
Customer Service Cashier
02/2024 - 09/2024
Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies.
CompX Timberline Grayslake, IL
Customer Service Manager
06/2021 - 03/2022
Order entry/data entry, inbound & outbound calls
RMA's, Quotes, all customer inquiries
High volume multi-tasking, Outlook, Excel, Syteline
Maintained knowledge of company products and services to promptly resolve complaints and concerns.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
International Toner Corp. Buffalo Grove, IL
Returns Manager
11/2012 - 04/2016
Implemented procedures for logging and processing shipping labels through all logistic companies
Scheduled/created BOL for shipping/receiving
Authorized and processed all returns
Credit/Debit accounts and maintained positive rapport with clients
Supervised returns processors in warehouse, developing procedures for better organization
Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel, creating documents and spreadsheets for department progression
Massage Envy Lake Zurich, IL
Wellness Specialist
05/2012 - 10/2012
Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals
Documented health forms and patient conditions
Successful with commission based membership sign-up
Confirm and schedule appointments, answer phones
Clinic duties including stocking and cleaning for therapists
7-11 Convenience Store Lake Zurich, IL
Assistant Store Manager
04/2007 - 08/2009
Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries
Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques
Scheduled shifts and processed payroll
CBI Incorporated Buffalo Grove, IL
Benefits Specialist
09/2005 - 02/2007
Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and compiled packages
Processed assigned accounts employees' benefits
Sorted and pulled paperwork, pamphlets and other documents for assigned companies
Proof read and assured documents were packaged and boxed properly for mailing
Kemper Insurance Long Grove, IL
TelePlus Representative II
05/1999 - 08/2005
High volume call center, receiving 50-80 calls per day, processing claims for commercial liability, work comp, and auto
Analyzed and escalated complaints, issues and grievances to designated departments for investigation and response
Logged call information and solutions provided into AS400 database
Resolved issues by coordinating with claims adjustors
Performed general office duties with the ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Education
Lewis University Romeoville, IL
Organizational Behavior
01/1998
College Of Lake County Grayslake, IL
Psychology
01/1995
Lake Zurich Senior High School Lake Zurich, IL
High School Diploma
01/1993
Activities and Honors
Raised donations for United Way Advocacy program in 1995. The program has grown 72% since then!