PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced people manager with a passion and amazing skills for
customer service
Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.
As customer service professional, brings valuable experience in addressing and resolving customer issues effectively. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
WORK HISTORY
Administrative Assistant, 04/2024 to 02/2025
Advanced Global Communications - Louisville, KY
CONTACT
Address: Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Phone: 423-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
WWW: Bold Profile
SKILLS
SONIA SPEER
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
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Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
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Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
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Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
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Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
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Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
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• People Management
• Activator
• Training and Coaching
• Customer Service
• Operations
• Merchandising
• Creative Problem Solving
• Personable
• Strategic
• Positive
• Team Player
• Retail Management
• Inclusive
• Customer service
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Data entry
• Customer relations
• Relationship building
• Call center experience
• Computer proficiency
• Complaint handling
• Complaint resolution
• Customer satisfaction measurement
• Microsoft outlook
• Order processing
• Administrative support
Customer relationship management
(CRM)
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• Staff training
• Spreadsheets
• Staff education and training
• Shipping and logistics
• CRM software
Sr Strategic Caller, 09/2021 to 03/2024
Corpay Solutions - Brentwood, TN
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
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Efficiently tracked all call-related information within CRM systems, ensuring accurate data entry for future reference and analysis purposes.
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Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries during calls.
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Originated and cultivated strong relationships with prospective clients by strategizing aggressive outbound calling campaigns.
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Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, consistently maintaining composure when faced with challenging scenarios or demanding callers.
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Effectively navigated multiple computer systems simultaneously to access relevant customer information during calls.
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Handled confidential information securely while answering questions related to billing, account statuses and other sensitive topics.
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Achieved high-quality communication with customers, using active listening and clear verbal skills to address concerns accurately.
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Boosted client retention rates by providing timely follow-ups and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts.
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Consistently met or exceeded daily call quotas, demonstrating exceptional time-management skills and dedication to achieving results.
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Enhanced company reputation for excellent service through polite and professional interactions with clients.
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Collaborated with internal departments to resolve complex issues, ensuring a seamless experience for the customer.
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Supported team performance by sharing best practices in call handling techniques and problem-solving strategies.
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Contributed to overall sales goals by successfully converting inbound leads into satisfied customers through persuasive communication tactics.
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Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products and services offered, enabling accurate responses to customer inquiries.
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Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and contributing constructive feedback on department processes.
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Provided personalized solutions based on individual customer needs, leading to higher levels of satisfaction and loyalty among clients.
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Educated customers on product and service benefits, explaining features and answering questions.
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Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.
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Observed and learned changing customer requirements and adapted sales strategies as needed.
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• Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic, and
• Delivery scheduling
• Key holder experience
Customer service rep., 12/2020 to 08/2021
One to One Health - Hendersonville, Tn
Store manager, 06/2020 to 12/2020
Claire's - Nashville, Tn
Assistant manager, 09/2019 to 06/2020
Claire's - Tukwila, WA
Driver Growth Associate, 01/2018 to 06/2019
Lyft - Seattle & Tacoma, WA
Supervisor, Home, 06/2017 to 01/2018
JcPenney - Southcenter Mall
Studio Manager, 12/2015 to 06/2017
JCP Portrait Studio - Southcenter Mall
payment information in system.
Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
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• Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
• Answer phones, make appointments
• Help patients with their portals
• Work with several locations
• Services Government and BOE
• Sales, customer service
• Training, merchandising
• Retail day to day responsibilities
• Sales, customer service, training, merchandising
• Retail day to day responsibilities
• Area manager for multiple Lyft retail spaces
Responsible for the day-to-day operations, managing, recruiting, training and hiring of 10-15 staff to work at Lyft kiosks in three different malls across Seattle/Tacoma
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Scheduled and supervised event ambassador for diverse Lyft recruiting Events across the Seattle/Tacoma area
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Troubleshoot driver issues and supported hundreds of driver applicants to finish the onboarding process via calls and emails
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Developed and implemented new recruiting tactics and improve operations as part of the Offline Recruitment Seattle Team
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• Thinks outside the box when problem solving
• Supervisor of the Home department
• Performed Manager on Duty requirements
Process and performance metrics: improved customer service, processes returns, online orders
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• Managed team schedules
• Managed 8 people
Manager, 04/2015 to 12/2015
Claire's - Tacoma Mall/Kent Station
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, 05/1985
Kenowa Hills High - Grand Rapids, MI
REFERENCES
Karen Singleton Louisville Ky. 502-***-****
Michelle Fyke Hendersonville Tn. 615-***-****
David Chaney Franklin Tn. 502-***-****
Tameka Edward's Franklin Tn. 615-***-****
Optimized appointments, scheduling, selling and processing of portraits
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Managerial duties (deposits, cash handling, customer service, day-to-day operations)
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• Managed a team of 6 employees
• Scheduling, merchandising, customer service
• Strategy to hit sales goals month over month