NICOLA BONNER
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
Miami. FL 786-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
To work for an organization that promotes growth from within, and allow the employees to grow to their true potential
Profile
• More than 15 years successful
experience in customer service and
support with recognized strengths in
account maintenance, problem-solving
and troubleshooting, sales staff
support, and planning/implementing
proactive procedures and systems to
avoid problems in the first place.
• Possess solid computer skills.
• Excellent working knowledge, Microsoft
Excel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word.
• Ability to train, motivate, and
supervise customer service employees.
• A team player, acknowledged as “Total
Quality Customer Service Professional.”
• Develop plans, conduct audits and
variance analyses, process payroll and
payroll tax reports and filings, and
maintain/update accurate inventories.
Experience
American Airlines – Customer Service Representative 2023-present
The duties and responsibilities of an Airline Customer Service Representative include:
• Providing passengers with flight information and assisting with ticket reservations and purchase
• Checking in passengers and their baggage at the ticket counter
• Assisting passengers with self-service kiosks
• Responding to inquiries related to flight schedules, fares, and policies
• Directing passengers to their departure gates and assisting with pre-boarding procedures
• Handling flight-related issues and complaints and escalating them when necessary
• Assisting passengers with special needs or unaccompanied minors
• Coordinating with other airline staff to ensure the timely departure and arrival of flights
• Processing refunds and providing compensation in case of flight cancellations or delays
• Updating passengers’ records, including contact details and special service requests
• Maintaining knowledge of airline procedures and stay updated on flight schedules and any changes
Bj’s Wholesale Club - Human Resource Clerical
2008-2009
• Process employees check and pay stubs
• Filing and collecting info for new employees as well as existing employees
• Assist the HR Manager will daily running’s of the Personnel Dept
• Organizing meetings and symposiums with managers and employees Bj’s Wholesale Club Homestead Fl – Member Service Representative 2009-2010
• Support sales reps in opening new accounts and upgrading existing services.
• Quickly and effectively solve customer challenges.
• Maintain quality control/satisfaction records, constantly seeking new ways to improve customer service.
• Handling membership sales and retention at the service desk
• Opening new accounts and maintaining existing accounts for new members.
• Executing new ideas and method from corporate to enhance sales throughout the club
Bj’s Wholesale Club Homestead Fl - Frontline Supervisor 2010-2011
• Supervising the front end of the store, making sure the cashier follows the rules and maintaining a friendly atmosphere for members.
• Organizing schedules to ensure breaks and lunches are taken in a timely manner
• Keeping the frontline running orderly so members can be in and out quickly and without any complaints
• Handling members’ enquiries as it pertains to items not found and inquiries they might need.
Bj’s Wholesale Club Homestead Fl - Customer Service Manager 2011-2014
• Accomplishes customer service human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Achieves customer service objectives by contributing customer service information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying customer service trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
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Bj’s Wholesale Club - Membership Retention and Acquisition Manager 2014-2020
• To implement the membership development plan, manage departmental resources and set workflow priorities
• To hold regular departmental progress meetings and circulate progress reports on activity against targets e.g. growth projections, campaign effectiveness, response timescales for membership inquiries, etc.
• To anticipate problems and adjust the allocation of resources accordingly
• To contribute to the membership development plan and review with the Membership Director all departmental activity including:
Member recruitment and retention campaigns
To interpret membership recruitment and retention statistics and review member research and make recommendations
The sale and delivery of association services to non-members
General marketing activity
Policies and procedures
Other activity, including affinity and sponsorship schemes
• To offer ideas for improvement or change in all operational areas
• To manage member communications including responding
• to member queries and the production and inventory of membership and marketing material e.g. letters, newsletters, e-bulletins and brochures
Bj’s Wholesale Club – Operations Manager
2020-2023
They are responsible for maintaining a high level of store standards and conditions and foster a positive environment to ensure customer satisfaction and maximum sales.
They have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee the overall retail store operation
• Ensure that the store is well-stocked by coordinating with the inventory team
• Monitor inventory levels and order new items when necessary
• Develop and implement strategies to improve sales and profitability
• Identify customer needs and respond proactively to all of their queries
• Manage store budget to ensure revenue and expenses are within the planned limit
• Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Handle customer complaints and issues in a professional manner
• Prepare detailed reports on buying trends, customer requirements, and profits
• Coordinate with the marketing team to create marketing strategies and advertise the store and products to meet sales targets
• Ensure the staff follows health and safety regulations
• Provide training to the store staff and evaluate their performance
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
Education
1986-1992 Merl Grove High School - Diploma
Kingston. Jamaica
1993-1994 West Indies College -Associate Degree (Business Administration) Mandeville Jamaica
1995-1996 University of West Indies – Diploma
(Distinction Supervisory Management) Kingston Jamaica Skills & abilities
• Management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Leadership
References – Available upon request