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Wayne Phillips

Baltimore

Summary

Qualified with 17 years in fast-paced customer service and call center environments. Personable and professional under pressure. Call Center Representative versed in customer support in high call volume environments. Superior computer skills and telephone etiquette. Excellent communicator with 17 years in a demanding call center environment as a Customer Service Representative. Patient and empathetic customer service representative with extensive background in conflict resolution and customer care. Friendly Sales Associate adept at working in diverse retail and customer service environments. Clerk accomplished at transposing large amounts of data with accuracy and speed. Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Clerk

Safeway
08.2021 - Current

Demo/Event Specialist

CDS/Costco(Club Demonstration Services)
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Displaying of product demo(food,snacks etc) to sample and possible purchase for members/customers
  • Greet members/customers politely when approaching cart
  • Description of product accurately with explained details
  • Elevated customer service and loyalty
  • Recommend selected product and location
  • Answer questions with up to date knowledge and efficency
  • Cleaning of cart used for display...i.e. dishes, trays etc

Demo/Event Specialist

B'J's Wholesale Club
11.2015 - 04.2019
  • Displaying of food or beverages for members to sample and possibly purchase.
  • Greeted members/customers politely when approaching cart.
  • Described product to members/customers and accurately explained details.
  • Provided a elevated customer experience to retain loyal members/customers.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain product based on member/customer request.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge.
  • Inventory of how much product used for sampling.
  • Cleaning of cart and items used for display...ie...pots, pans, trays etc.

Cashier/clerk

Milford Mill Exxon
05.2009 - 11.2014
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Effectively communicated with and supported sales, marketing and administrative teams on a daily basis.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts before and after shift.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete customer purchases.
  • Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.

Cashier/clerk

Pikesville Shell
08.1998 - 12.2012
  • Answered an average of calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer's request.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete customer purchases.
  • Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
  • Achieved sales goals and service performance requirements through new customer sales.
  • Designed displays to make the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts before and after shift. 
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.

Cashier/clerk

Shell(Dash In)
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with the manager to discuss interior visual displays, including store window presentation.
  • Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer's request.
  • Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete customer purchases.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
  • Contacted customer to follow up on purchases, suggest new merchandise and inform them about promotions and upcoming events.
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.
maintained cleanliness inside and outside of store

Cashier/clerk

Milford Mill Exxon
04.2005 - 05.2009
  • Answered an average of calls per day by addressing customer inquiries.
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete customer purchases.
  • Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
  • Designed displays to make the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.

Cashier/clerk

Hooks Lane Exxon
02.2000 - 04.2005
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Operated a POS system to itemize and complete customer purchases.
  • Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts before and after shift. 
  • Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.
  • Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock.

Cashier-clerk/car rental agent

Pikesville Hilton Gift shop/car rental
08.1998 - 02.2002
  • Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
  • Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
  • Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer's request.
  • Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
  • Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Designed displays to make the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring.
  • Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
  • Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information.
  • Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock.

       Assisted car rental customers full details of car rental contract.

1. Authorization/Referral phone rep. 2. Customer service rep. 3. Clerk 4. Embosser

Visa International Maryland
11.1988 - 03.1998
  • Answered incoming telephone calls from various merchants and financial institutions while inputting information in computer terminal to receive authorization codes
  • Referred to various financial institutions to get and receive specific information to receive authorization codes
  • Answered numerous of calls per day by addressing customer inquiries and solving problems
  • Prepared emergency Visa/Mastercard packages for lost/stolen Visa/Mastercards
  • Inputted and removed block codes from Visa/Mastercards
  • Processed information on invoices for various delivery couriers for emergency Visa/Mastercard deliveries
  • Inputted information in computer terminal for emergency card deliveries
  • Embossed emergency Visa/Mastercards
  • Contacted various financial institutions via telephone, fax or telex on inputting and removing block codes from Visa/Mastercards

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest Park Senior High School
3701 Eldorado Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21207
1983

Skills

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Quick learner
  • Training development aptitude
  • Credit card processing
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • POS systems expert

Accomplishments

  • Received awards for good/excellent customer service.
  • Employee of the month
  • Customer Relations
  • Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

  • Monetary Transactions
    Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.

  • Telephone Service
    Professionally processed 80+ calls per day, providing information and service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

BJ's Wholesale Club, 8139 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, Md. 21122

Timeline

Bakery Clerk

Safeway
08.2021 - Current

Demo/Event Specialist

CDS/Costco(Club Demonstration Services)
05.2019 - 04.2020

Demo/Event Specialist

B'J's Wholesale Club
11.2015 - 04.2019

Cashier/clerk

Shell(Dash In)
09.2011 - 01.2012

Cashier/clerk

Milford Mill Exxon
05.2009 - 11.2014

Cashier/clerk

Milford Mill Exxon
04.2005 - 05.2009

Cashier/clerk

Hooks Lane Exxon
02.2000 - 04.2005

Cashier/clerk

Pikesville Shell
08.1998 - 12.2012

Cashier-clerk/car rental agent

Pikesville Hilton Gift shop/car rental
08.1998 - 02.2002

1. Authorization/Referral phone rep. 2. Customer service rep. 3. Clerk 4. Embosser

Visa International Maryland
11.1988 - 03.1998

High School Diploma -

Forest Park Senior High School
Wayne Phillips