Lead Customer Service Associate | Bilingual Retail Team Leader
Chloe Bennett
Professional Summary
Experienced and empathetic customer service leader with 10+ years in retail and team management. Skilled in optimizing operations, resolving complex customer issues, and mentoring staff to peak performance. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at connecting with diverse communities and leading by example. Seeking to contribute strategic service leadership and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.
Work Experience
Lead Customer Service Associate at Walmart
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Led a team of 12+ associates, improving team response times and transaction accuracy by 18%. Acted as primary liaison for escalated customer concerns, converting high-stress interactions into positive outcomes. Conducted performance evaluations and personalized coaching, enhancing staff capabilities. Partnered with management to implement a new onboarding script, boosting satisfaction scores chain-wide. Managed mobile app return integration, reducing errors by 30%. Updated local SOPs to improve workflows and reduce peak-hour wait times.
Customer Service Specialist at Sears
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Handled complex service issues including warranty disputes and loyalty program concerns, often as final resolution point. Maintained detailed customer interaction records used for regional service improvements. Assisted in seasonal staff training and cross-trained across departments for flexible support. Contributed customer feedback insights influencing new service touchpoint rollouts.
Education
High School Diploma
Central Tech
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Skills
Technical Skills
- Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
- Customer Conflict Resolution
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Data Entry and Reporting
- Operational Efficiency
- SOP Development
Soft Skills
- Team Leadership
- Peer Coaching
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Adaptability