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Schanze Salman

Toronto

Summary

Results-driven and empathetic professional with 3+ years of experience in client-facing and operations-centric roles. Adept at building lasting customer relationships, optimizing workflows, and achieving cross-functional collaboration to ensure client success. Proven track record in conflict resolution, upselling, and driving customer satisfaction through data-informed strategies. Excited to leverage strong communication, active problem-solving, and relationship management skills to contribute to a dynamic Customer Success or Account Management team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Representative

Quarterback Transportation
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed a portfolio of 50+ B2B client accounts daily, ensuring on-time shipments and adherence to service-level agreements.
  • Utilized Transportation Management Software (TMS) to track shipments, troubleshoot delays, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated closely with the Sales, Finance, and Carrier teams to optimize rates, streamline operations, and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored performance metrics (e.g., shipping times, error rates) to identify improvement opportunities and mitigate any risks to client success.
  • Spearheaded internal process enhancements that reduced shipment errors by an estimated 15%, contributing to improved operational efficiency.


Key Achievements

  • Consistently ranked in the top 10% of the operations team for customer service and account retention.
  • Introduced a best-practice SOP document for new representatives, improving onboarding efficiency and maintaining SLA expectations.

Administrative Assistant (Membership & Sales)

GoodLife Fitness
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Acted as the first point of contact for prospective members, conducting club tours, explaining membership benefits, and addressing questions.
  • Leveraged CRM tools to manage lead pipelines, schedule follow-ups, and build rapport with new clients, resulting in a steady increase in membership sales.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to ensure new members were fully supported in their fitness journey, driving higher engagement.
  • Analyzed data on membership usage, churn rates, and referrals to inform targeted retention strategies and promotional campaigns.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Personal Training) to align customer touchpoints and maintain seamless member experiences.


Key Achievements

  • Contributed to a 15% increase in new memberships over two quarters by following a structured call-back and referral program.
  • Successfully negotiated partnerships with local businesses, resulting in additional lead-generation channels and exclusive member perks.

Assistant Restaurant Supervisor

Holy Chuck Burgers
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Led a team of 10+ staff to ensure exceptional customer service, both in-person and via phone orders, cultivating a warm and high-energy atmosphere.
  • Oversaw cash flow management, daily reporting, and inventory controls, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and budget adherence.
  • Orchestrated staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, fostering a collaborative culture that boosted staff retention.
  • Acted as a liaison between vendors, the franchise owner, and management to negotiate supply contracts and align with company objectives.


Key Achievements

  • Assisted with developing a customer feedback loop process that led to targeted menu updates and a 10% increase in repeat orders.
  • Streamlined the monthly forecasting approach with the General Manager, improving the accuracy of order quantities and reducing waste by 20%.

Customer Service Representative

Indigo Books & Music
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisted the Store Manager in overseeing day-to-day store operations, including cash handling, merchandise restocking, and return transactions.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service under high-volume foot traffic at the Eaton Centre location, leveraging in-depth product knowledge of books and gifts.
  • Exercised strong multi-tasking and time management to maintain quick checkout lines and handle back-office administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Maintained comprehensive customer records and feedback in an internal system to help tailor future recommendations and promotional campaigns.


Key Achievements

  • Recognized by management for maintaining above-average customer satisfaction scores and surpassing daily upselling targets during peak holiday season.
  • Contributed to a 15% increase in store loyalty program sign-ups through targeted customer engagement at point-of-sale during Christmas of 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
08-2021

High School Diploma -

Beaconhouse Margalla Campus
Islamabad, Pakistan
06-2014

Skills

CRM Tools: Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk

Account Management: Contract Negotiation, Upselling, Customer Retention

Data Analysis & Reporting: Microsoft Office Suite

Communication & Collaboration: Zoom, MS Teams, Slack

Client Onboarding & Training: Customer Journey Mapping, Customer Health & Engagement

Conflict Resolution: Proactive Issue Resolution, Empathy-Driven Problem-Solving

Sales & Prospecting: Pipeline Management, Lead Generation, Cross-Selling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operations Representative

Quarterback Transportation
08.2022 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant (Membership & Sales)

GoodLife Fitness
02.2021 - 07.2022

Assistant Restaurant Supervisor

Holy Chuck Burgers
01.2020 - 11.2020

Customer Service Representative

Indigo Books & Music
10.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto

High School Diploma -

Beaconhouse Margalla Campus
Schanze Salman