Paula L. Johnson
Indio, California
760-***-**** ****************@*****.***
CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING & COACHING LEADER
Results-driven coach and customer service training professional with 20+ years of experience developing high-performing teams through structured coaching, communication training, and service-driven accountability. Proven ability to design training pathways, coach frontline and leadership staff, and elevate customer experience through consistency, empathy, and measurable performance outcomes.
CORE COACHING & TRAINING STRENGTHS
Customer Service Training & Coaching
New Hire Onboarding & Skill Development
Call Coaching & Script Development
Performance Coaching & Accountability
Communication & Conflict Resolution
Motivational Leadership & Public Speaking
Service Standards & Quality Assurance
Team Engagement & Retention
Process Improvement & Service Excellence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant – La Quinta Resort 2023–Present
• Support executive leadership while reinforcing customer service standards
• Coach team members on professional communication and guest interaction
• Coordinate training and internal communications
Communications / PBX Specialist – La Quinta Resort 2021–2023
• Delivered high-volume guest communications
• Coached staff on call handling and service recovery
• Improved guest satisfaction through service-focused communication
Regional Account Manager – First Data 2010–2018
• Trained and coached clients and internal teams
• Led presentations on communication and service excellence
President / Owner – PJ Marketing Group, LLC 2006–2010
• Designed customer service and phone-skills training programs
• Created call scripts and coaching tools
• Implemented monitoring and feedback programs
Insurance Associate National Recruiting Manager – AFLAC 1998–2005
• Recruited, trained, and coached professionals nationwide
• Developed onboarding and performance coaching systems
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
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