Angela Caulder
HOUSTON
Summary
With a proven track record at Staples Advantage, I excel in customer service and critical thinking, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective problem resolution and complaint handling. My leadership in team development and data entry has significantly contributed to operational excellence, showcasing a commitment to quality and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Staples
08.2021 - Current
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
- Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.
Manager
Houston Discount Tobacco
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Customer Service Representative
Staples Advantage
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Cashier
Houston Discount Tobacco
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Senior Customer Service Representative
Staples Advantage
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Provided backup support during peak periods or staff shortages to ensure seamless service delivery to clients at all times.
- Established strong rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
- Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple concurrent tasks while ensuring timely completion.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complex inquiries and complaints.
- Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of company products and services in order to provide accurate information to customers.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional development and overall team success.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets, earning recognition as a top-performing Senior Customer Service Representative on multiple occasions.
- Processed, scheduled and executed customer orders for new and established customers.
- Developed solutions-oriented approaches when faced with challenging situations or dissatisfied customers.
- Addressed escalated issues with diplomacy and tact while finding resolutions that satisfied both the client''s concerns and company interests.
- Escalated issues to proper supervisors when standard processes were not effective.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new strategies for enhancing customer experience.
- Analyzed customer service metrics to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Customer relations
- Problem resolution
- Call center experience
- Conflict resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Product knowledge
- Order processing
- Team development
- Building rapport
- Quality control
- Reading comprehension
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Staples
08.2021 - Current
Manager
Houston Discount Tobacco
10.2016 - 08.2021
Customer Service Representative
Staples Advantage
07.2014 - 06.2015
Cashier
Houston Discount Tobacco
08.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Customer Service Representative
Staples Advantage
01.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor Of Business Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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