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Claire Medeiros

Thornhill,ON

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Toys R Us Canada, adept in customer relationship management and POS systems. Excelled in team building, leading to significant improvements in customer service and sales achievements. Skilled in conflict resolution and data analysis, consistently enhancing store operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate & Book Department Head

Toys R Us Canada
Thornhill, ON
10.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Provided excellent customer service and resolved customer complaints.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to achieve sales goals.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.

Sales Associate

Toys R Us Canada
Etobicoke, ON
10.2019 - 08.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted in the children's book department by creating attractive display's and helping customers choose the appropriate books.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Freelancer

Various
Etobicoke, ON
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Researched companies like IT Works! and Younique Canada and took part in discussions with mentor representatives to strategize on how to sell their products best.
  • Provided Knowledgeable work experience to the teams regarding health product and verified that each make up product was not tested on animals.
  • Promoted products and communicated product receiving information for customers while cross-selling.

Work Gap

Took a break to focus on family and personal development.

Customer Service Manager

Planet Organic Market
Port Credit, Onttario
04.2013 - 06.2018
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to consistently high service standards.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas for improvement and creating targeted action plans.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of services provided.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.

Customer Service Supervisor

Planet Organic Market
Port Credit, Ontario
10.2010 - 03.2013
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering team collaboration and high morale.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address recurring customer concerns, improving overall service quality.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services, effectively communicating changes to the team for seamless customer support.

Full-Time Produce Clerk

Planet Organic Market
Port Credit, Ontario
10.2008 - 10.2010
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Enhanced departmental teamwork by fostering a positive work environment and maintaining open lines of communication with coworkers and management.
  • Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring seamless resolution of customer concerns in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.

Education

Digital Photography

International Academy Of Art & Technology
Toronto, ON

Travel And Tourism Diploma -

Humber College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Data analysis
  • Store operations
  • Knowledgeable in POS system and Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

interests

  • Nature and landscape photography.
  • Creative writing and blogging.
  • Long nature and power walking.
  • Listening to various genres of music.
  • Reading about trends, organization,
  • Currently learning more conversational french.

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate & Book Department Head

Toys R Us Canada
10.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Toys R Us Canada
10.2019 - 08.2022

Freelancer

Various
07.2018 - 09.2018

Customer Service Manager

Planet Organic Market
04.2013 - 06.2018

Customer Service Supervisor

Planet Organic Market
10.2010 - 03.2013

Full-Time Produce Clerk

Planet Organic Market
10.2008 - 10.2010

Digital Photography

International Academy Of Art & Technology

Travel And Tourism Diploma -

Humber College
Claire Medeiros