Imani Williams
Columbia, SC *****
*****************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Outgoing and detail-oriented professional with proven history of resourcefulness. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
CSR - Customer Service Representative
Cassell Brothers Heating & Cooling-Lexington, SC
May 2025 to Present
• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintained a high level of product knowledge to effectively assist customers with their questions and concerns
• Managed a high volume of incoming calls and emails, consistently meeting or exceeding response time goals
• Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner, finding appropriate solutions to ensure customer loyalty
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate complex issues and provide timely resolutions for customers
• Developed strong relationships with key clients through regular communication and personalized support
• Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs and preferences, resulting in increased sales revenue
• Utilized CRM software to accurately document interactions with customers and track issue resolution progress
• Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices for delivering excellent customer service
Lead Bartender
Hickory Tavern-Columbia, SC
December 2023 to April 2025
• Greeting customers upon arrival at the restaurant
• Providing excellent customer service during their dining experience
• Providing suggestions for food or drink choices to diners
• Taking feedback from diners
• Cleaning tables and preparing spaces for future diners
• Carrying drinks and food from the kitchen or bar area to the tables
• Memorizing the food menu and wine list as well as any nightly specials
• Setting tables throughout the shift
• Increased repeat customers by 60%
Server/Bartender
R&B Bar & Grill-Columbia, SC
August 2022 to August 2023
• Efficiently communicated with kitchen staff on special orders
• Consistently earned highest tips each shift by anticipating customer needs and maintaining cheerful disposition
• Multi-tasked in a fast-paced environment, checking on tables regularly to address any customer needs
• Schedule and teach new hire trainings, enforcing corporate standards
• Place liquor orders, manage stocking, and record inventory
• Assist in creating new recipes and special menus
• Serve large parties and special events
• Manage bar revenues, ensuring all cash is properly counted
• Responsible for opening and closing tasks
• Performed in high pressure, high traffic environment Customer Service Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield-Columbia, SC
July 2022 to January 2023
• Assisted customers with a warm and professional attitude
• Assisted customers with questions
• Kept records of customer complaints
• Handled emails, inbound calls, and outbound calls
• Monitored claims and physician-related services
• Handled billing issues and order inquiries
Assistant Manager
Claire's-Columbia, SC
November 2020 to November 2021
• Maintaining inventory
• Working with clients
• Help unhappy customers
• Hiring new employees
• Supervise and motivate staff
• Interviewing and recruiting new employees
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Continuously working to improve customer satisfaction
• Customer service
• Evaluating employee performance
• Handle employee complaints
• Supervision
• Supporting store manager as needed
• Assist manager as necessary
• Assisting customers whenever necessary
• Creating strategies for increasing store efficiency
• Ensuring company policies are followed
• Maintaining merchandise and a visual plan
• Providing training to employees
• Scheduling
• Suggest sales training programs and techniques
• Supervising daily operations
Education
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University-New Hampshire
August 2024 to Present
High school diploma or GED in General Studies
Blythewood High School-Blythewood, SC
January 2016 to June 2020
FBLA President
Skills
• Marketing (5 years)
• Restaurant Experience (3 years)
• Bartender Experience (3 years)
• Merchandising (5 years)
• Computer Science (2 years)
• Front Desk (5 years)
• Software Development (1 year)
• POS (5 years)