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CHERIANNE KING

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional with 25 years experience building trusted relationships. Thrive on promoting lasting satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Manager

Wentworth Music
07.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills while facilitating all aspects of piano department including pre and post-sale details including orders, quotes, delivery, warranty, and service.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, continuously enhancing product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by building rapport and trust through resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Sales

Keystone Music (a division of Wentworth Music)
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Maintaining customer satisfaction throughout the selling process of all musical instruments, including ordering, set up delivery, warranty, and after sale followup.
  • In charge of store inventory, ordering, merchandising, upkeep of website and marketing.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.

Piano Manager

St John's Music
03.2016 - 04.2019
  • Piano Manager responsible for growing piano department within new full instrument location.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Store Manager

St John's Piano Centre (a division of St John's Music)
09.2013 - 02.2016

Store Manager of new piano store for Southern Saskatchewan

  • Hired, trained, and oversaw all staff as well as external support staff
  • Negotiated and oversaw all sales, including pre/post-delivery logistics
  • In charge of inventory control and merchandising store
  • Oversaw marketing for Southern Saskatchewan.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.

Co-Owner

The Piano Guys Inc
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed day-to-day operations of small business, overseeing personnel schedules and handling customer inquiries as needed.
  • Ran all logistics of moving pianos throughout Saskatchewan and some of Western Canada
  • Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation.

Sales & Marketing Manager

Yamaha Piano Centre
06.2002 - 08.2013
  • Recruited, developed and managed the sales team for the Saskatoon and Regina locations
  • Marketed multiple piano lines for all of Saskatchewan including partnering with many organizations and teachers to provide piano needs for the province.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication channels, fostering a positive work environment where ideas could flourish.

Junior Manager

The Leather Ranch
02.2001 - 05.2002
  • Under the direction of the manager, oversaw the staffing and general running of the store while selling high-end Canadian leather products.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the manager to hire, develop and encourage sales team to excel in knowledge and skills to meet all customer needs.

Sales Associate

Future Shop
09.1999 - 01.2001
  • Exceptional Sales Associate specializing in telecommunications
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress environment while solving customer challenges and offering relevant products and services.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through building rapport and loyalty, exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Education

Certificate In Bible

Prairie Bible Institute
Three Hills

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Complex problem solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Critical thinking and active listening
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and be flexible while adapting to changes
  • Product and service knowledge

Timeline

Piano Manager

Wentworth Music
07.2022 - Current

Sales

Keystone Music (a division of Wentworth Music)
05.2019 - 06.2022

Piano Manager

St John's Music
03.2016 - 04.2019

Store Manager

St John's Piano Centre (a division of St John's Music)
09.2013 - 02.2016

Co-Owner

The Piano Guys Inc
09.2013 - 12.2014

Sales & Marketing Manager

Yamaha Piano Centre
06.2002 - 08.2013

Junior Manager

The Leather Ranch
02.2001 - 05.2002

Sales Associate

Future Shop
09.1999 - 01.2001

Certificate In Bible

Prairie Bible Institute
CHERIANNE KING