Talented Lead Customer Service Representative polished in balancing customer needs and company demands. Committed to building loyalty and long-term relationships with customers and achieving individual sales goals. Expertly coordinates customer service teams and coordinates programs to enhance productivity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
BC Ferries
Tsawwassen, BC
02.2017 - Current
Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
Office Administrator
A Movable Feast Cafe and Catering Co
North Vancouver, BC
07.2017 - 06.2018
Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
Automated office operations by managing client correspondence and data communications.
Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Manager
Daniel Le Chocolate Belge
North Vancouver, BC
05.2015 - 01.2017
Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
Organized workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Prepared detailed spreadsheets of weekly and monthly sales statistics and expenses.
Automated office operations to optimize accounts payable and receivable, customer correspondence and data communications.
Executive Chef
Bocata
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2009 - 07.2015
Managing staff and providing them with feedback.
Planning and coordinating menus.
Supervised invoicing.
Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
Checking stock levels and ordering supplies.
Creating and executing plans for sales, profit and staff development.
Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
Monitored all meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
Utilized local, fresh food products to support local economies and showcase community support.
Apprentice Chef
Le Pre Catelan
Paris, France
05.1997 - 05.2000
Handled presentation standards and portion control requirements.
Checked dates on food to maintain proper rotation, discarding any expired items.
Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Handled food deliveries, processing items and accurately placing into inventory.
Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.