Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Chris Peplinski

Greater Sudbury

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Supervisor

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing floor operations and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Mentored new hires in company policies, job responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring successful integration into the team.
  • Boosted sales through effective merchandising strategies and attention to product placement on the floor.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stock discrepancies, conducting routine audits and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Ensured store cleanliness and safety with consistent inspections and proactive maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with management team for strategic planning purposes, offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience at the floor level.
  • Monitored employee adherence to company guidelines regarding dress code, punctuality, and workplace conduct for consistency across the team.
  • Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
  • Defined and enforced store procedures in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Customer Service Representative

Dulux Paints
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Negotiated solutions with dissatisfied customers, turning potential negative reviews into positive testimonials.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, contributing to comprehensive database for future reference.
  • Customized support strategies for high-priority clients to ensure their specific needs were met.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.

Customer Service Representative

Cambrian College
03.2014 - 04.2017
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.

Education

Diploma - General Business / Advertising

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury
04-2008

Skills

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Team leadership
  • POS systems operations
  • Customer relations
  • Policy enforcement
  • Retail merchandising
  • Workplace organization
  • MS office
  • Attention to detail
  • Shipping and receiving

Languages

English

Timeline

Floor Supervisor

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
01.2020 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Dulux Paints
06.2018 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Cambrian College
03.2014 - 04.2017

Diploma - General Business / Advertising

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Chris Peplinski