TONYA ELMORE
**********@*****.*** 803-***-**** Saint George, SC 29477
Summary
Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Skills
Payment Processing
Customer Assistance
Product Recommendations
Cash Register Operation
ID Verification
Customer Service
Experience
Sodexo Campus Services Orangeburg, SC
Cashier
01/2021 - Current
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
USAF Ellsworth, SD
NCO
05/2018 - 05/2020
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
USAF Cincinnati, OH
ROTC Instructor
11/2014 - 05/2018
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
USAF Charleston, SC
Customer Service Representative
11/2005 - 11/2014
Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Made outbound calls to obtain account information.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Set up and activated customer accounts.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
USAF England, APO AE
Relocation Specialist
11/2002 - 11/2005
Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Process personnel for Permanent Change of Station to Continental United States and overseas location.
Briefs personnel on entitlements.
USAF Goldsboro, NC
Promotions Assistant
05/2000 - 09/2002
Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
Serves as the base focal points on all enlisted promotion matters.
Administers the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone Promotion Program.
Assists with management of the subject matter expert projects program.
Education and Training
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
05/2013
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
Associate of Applied Science in Business
03/2008
Certifications
Base Records Management
Accomplishments
Base Level Personnel Manager of the Year
NCO of the Quarter
AF Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Achievement Medal
Diamond Sharp Award
Airman of the Year