Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than extensive progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager, Customer Service/HR Assistant
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Limerick
11.2011 - 12.2024
Assisted in training and onboarding new customer service staff.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues efficiently.
Collaborated with management to improve service processes and policies.
Monitored customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Ensured compliance with company standards and procedures in service delivery.
Developed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention rates.
Conducted regular performance reviews with team members to ensure quality standards are met.
Resolved escalated complaints from customers in a timely manner.
Managed day-to-day operations of the Customer Service department.
Trained and supervised customer service staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
Assisted staff with resolving complex customer issues and implementing targeted solutions.
Investigated sensitive customer service complaints and delivered prompt resolution to customer satisfaction.
Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
Organized shift assignments to meet expected coverage demands by factoring in typical loads and upcoming changes.
Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and support.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Assistant to the President and CEO
Godwin Pumps
Swedesboro
01.1991 - 06.1993
Legal Secretary
Kassab, Archibald, Jackson, O'Brien
Media
06.1989 - 04.1991
Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
Coordinated scheduling for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
Communicated effectively with clients to provide updates on case status.
Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form utilizing digital recording equipment.
Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
Ordered catering or restaurant delivery to offer food and beverages to meeting and conference attendees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Widener School of Law
Wilmington , DE
09.1989 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Child Psychology
Widener University
Chester, PA
08.1985 - 05.1989
Sun Valley High School
Aston , Pa
Skills
Customer service
Staff training
Performance review
Process improvement
Microsoft Word
HR
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Customer Service/HR Assistant
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
11.2011 - 12.2024
Assistant to the President and CEO
Godwin Pumps
01.1991 - 06.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Widener School of Law
09.1989 - 05.1990
Legal Secretary
Kassab, Archibald, Jackson, O'Brien
06.1989 - 04.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Child Psychology