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Graciela Varela Sarabia

Edmonton

Summary

Detail-driven professional with hands-on experience in customer service, front desk operations, guest relations, and operations support. Demonstrates a positive attitude throughout routine operations, interactions with people, and problem resolution. Skilled in formulating and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enhance the customer experience, enabling organizations to achieve their objectives and long-term success. Proficient in both Spanish and English, articulate communicator. Areas of expertise include team leadership and coaching, product displays and presentations, staff training and development, exceptional customer service, customer retention and growth, complaint handling and resolution, client needs assessments, relationship management, and service-oriented customer support. Over five years of experience in contact center operations, effectively communicated with customers over the phone, email, online chat, and social media to address concerns. Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and web-based applications. Deliver exceptional communication while multitasking and thinking critically to problem solve and ensure customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Kate Spade
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Helped a large volume of customers every day with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.

Customer Support Representative

IBM
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing the best solutions.
  • Connected with customers to address questions and resolve issues through phone and email.
  • Liaised with internal teams to resolve customer concerns, escalate issues and serve as a company ambassador.
  • Managed escalated calls with professionalism, ultimately resolving complex issues to the satisfaction of both the client and company.
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.

Customer Service Specialist

Dupus Boomers
06.2016 - 11.2020
  • Rendered exceptional service to customers by establishing new processes and systems for increasing customer service satisfaction
  • Fostered congenial relationship and professional communication with client and earned reputation for exceeding and achieving sales goals
  • Performed comprehensive operations with the collaboration of team members, including cashier duties and menus assistance
  • Acknowledged as an integral participant in designing and proposing innovative new menus ideas to boost profit of the restaurant, which increased sales rapport
  • Identified customer needs and implemented effective strategies to bolster customer satisfaction levels
  • Enabled the achievement of bottom-line factors by accomplishing and attaining high sales percentage with consultative, value-focused customer service approach.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Assistant Store Manager Operations

Liberty Tax
03.2011 - 10.2015


  • Leveraged outstanding excellent customer service as a consummate professional by cordially greeting and assisting each customer with tax preparations
  • Diffused client impeding issues and ensured the swift resolution of complaints in line with standards
  • Steered the development program aimed at training and coaching all tax preparers in store procedures and policies
  • Initiated adequate system of internal control by processing refunds checks for tax returns approved by IRS and State Agencies as well as exhibited a meticulous and accurate regards in assuring customer received refunds
  • Elevated corporate image and visibility by coordinating and arranged roadside events and providing impeccable customer service, resulting in recovering 70% in tax returns on the first three months.

Customer Service Specialist

United World Cargo
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Acknowledged as a main point of contact for providing accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries
  • Elevated organizations’ image, expanded client base, and propelled clientele’s loyalty by placing follow-up calls for customers who reported product issues
  • Administered all aspects of client appointments, including pick up and deliver the product to the customer following up with drivers using logistics system and ensured the timely delivery of products
  • Improved pickup and delivery service level which significantly increased customer based and attracted new one.

Education

Graciela Varela - page

Business Management - Business Administration

Arbutus College
Vancouver, BC
08-2008

Skills

  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Problem resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Product knowledge
  • Complaint handling
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Guest services
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • POS system operation
  • Product and service solutions
  • Sales closing
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Clerical support

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Kate Spade
12.2022 - 12.2024

Customer Support Representative

IBM
01.2021 - 04.2022

Customer Service Specialist

Dupus Boomers
06.2016 - 11.2020

Assistant Store Manager Operations

Liberty Tax
03.2011 - 10.2015

Customer Service Specialist

United World Cargo
01.2010 - 02.2011

Graciela Varela - page

Business Management - Business Administration

Arbutus College
Graciela Varela Sarabia