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Karmen Sweeney

North River,Newfoundland

Summary

Experienced customer service professional with a knack for leadership and design.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Taxpayer Services Agent

Canada Revenue Agency
11.2022 - Current
  • Secure handling of sensitive taxpayer information.
  • Assisting taxpayers in navigating online resources to increase self-service and reduce call volumes.
  • Conducting thorough research into complex tax issues to provide accurate information and resolutions for taxpayers.
  • Orchestrating financial transactions between government departments.
  • Accepting layoffs and returning to work as operational requirements change.

Customer Care Representative

Alight Solutions
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Identified errors in employee and pensioner payroll processing.
  • Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
  • Regular use of Oracle Suite and Microsoft Office software.
  • Performed work within global data protection act regulations.
  • Assisted financial advisors with pension processing as dictated by the Internal Revenue code of America.


Team Lead

Match Marketing Group
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Coordinating travel for a team of eight contractors.
  • Travelling across Canada to complete assigned work.
  • Repeat work for large scale clients such as L'Oreal group and Lowe's.
  • Construction and regular maintenance of new and existing store displays
  • Regular communication with store and regional management.
  • Daily reporting and business administration tasks.

Assistant Team Lead

Dollarama
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Overseeing daily retail operations.
  • Managing cash register and safe balances.
  • Inventory control and shipment receiving.
  • Merchandising store with use of planograms.

Full Time Keyholder

Groupe Dynamite
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.


Makeup Artist / Retail Demonstrator

Anastasia Beverly Hills Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
  • Educating store employees on brand specific products to boost sales and return on investment.
  • Performing applications for events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
08.2028

Highest Honors Diploma - Hotel And Restaurant Mangement

ICS Canada Inc.
Westmount, QC
12.2021

License Certificate - Nail Technician

Nail Essentialz Inc.
Regina, SK
03.2018

Skills

  • Stress Tolerance
  • Accounting Principles
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Taxpayer Services Agent

Canada Revenue Agency
11.2022 - Current

Customer Care Representative

Alight Solutions
09.2021 - 11.2022

Team Lead

Match Marketing Group
01.2021 - 09.2021

Assistant Team Lead

Dollarama
09.2020 - 01.2021

Makeup Artist / Retail Demonstrator

Anastasia Beverly Hills Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2018

Full Time Keyholder

Groupe Dynamite
08.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Highest Honors Diploma - Hotel And Restaurant Mangement

ICS Canada Inc.

License Certificate - Nail Technician

Nail Essentialz Inc.
Karmen Sweeney