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Rachel Gathers

Assistant Manager
Georgetown,Guyana
Rachel  Gathers

Summary

My name is Rachel Gathers and I was formally employed at Teleperformance Inc. with seven years of experience in managing teams and exceeding performance goals. I am highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and time-management skills.

I am looking for an exciting opportunity to leverage my skills in the business industry and elevate my career to a managerial position in the years to come. I am a people-oriented person and I feel comfortable working with others. I like to focus on the human aspect when executing tasks. I believe that all of my work presented shows my accomplishments that I have worked on and how they go to show how I strive to assist other people in their lives. Whether it is a small impact or large,my goal is to leave everyone I meet a positive impression

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Touring Guyana
32 Cove And John ECD

Tour Guide
03.2022 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Shared historical and cultural context to keep tour informative and provide more profound understanding of area.
  • Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to keep tours moving smoothly.
  • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Guided groups of up to Number people on scheduled tours.
  • Planned and organized tours by determining routes, selecting sights and landmarks to visit, and coordinating transportation and accommodations.
  • Provided excellent customer service during pre-tour interactions such as answering questions via email or phone calls.
  • Collaborated with local schools on educational tours that aligned with curriculum objectives, fostering community engagement and understanding of regional history.
  • Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
  • Provided suggestions and recommendations for activities, restaurants and accommodations to keep customers entertained after tour hours.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
  • Trained to handle medical issues and accidents to take appropriate action and promote safety and well-being of tour groups.
  • Strengthened relationships with local businesses by collaborating on promotional events and crosspromotions.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Developed new walking routes that highlighted lesser-known points of interest, diversifying the company''s offerings and attracting a wider range of clientele.
  • Continued learning and updating knowledge about tour areas, culture and history to provide accurate, timely and exciting information to tour groups.
  • Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
  • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Improved group safety by vigilantly monitoring tour participants and implementing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of tour subjects.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily tour attendance, expenses, and revenues for accurate reporting to management team members.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
  • Stayed current on area history, culture, events, attractions by attending workshops, lectures, conferences regularly updating tour information accordingly.
  • Participated in community events representing company effectively promoting our services potential clients visitors alike.

VDESK Ltd
Europe Cyprus

Content Creator
07.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Boosted brand engagement by creating compelling social media posts and campaigns.
  • Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Crafted dynamic content marketing pieces for broad client base to drive consumer awareness of brands.
  • Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
  • Analyzed conversion and bounce rates to measure success of content.
  • Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information.
  • Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles.

Teleperformance
Camp St Georgetown

Assistant Manager
11.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview


  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in the workplace.
  • Developed a strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Developed a loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labour budgets.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase the company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Teleperformance
Camp St Georgetown

Brand Ambassador
01.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.
  • Educated consumers about product benefits, leading to increased interest and sales conversions.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
  • Planned future sampling opportunities and special events.
  • Increased social media presence for various brands by generating quality content during marketing events and sharing it on multiple platforms.
  • Strengthened relationships with retail partners by providing exceptional support, education, and communication on products and promotions.

Teleperformance Inc
Camp St Georgetown Guyana

Operations Supervisor
11.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Developed strong relationships with key customers to better understand their requirements and tailor services accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Implemented quality control systems to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Contributed to long-term strategic planning discussions within the leadership team to help shape future direction for the business unit.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.

Teleperformance
Camp St Georgetown Guyana

Trainer
12.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
  • Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.

Teleperformance
Camp St Georgetown Guyana

Quality Analyst
10.2019 - 12.2019

Teleperformance Inc
Camp St Georgetown Guyana

Customer Service Representative
06.2016 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Education

Institute Of Business Education
60-61 Lusignan Public Rd ECD

from Business
06.2012

University Overview

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL GRADES

English A 1

Principles of Business 2

Principles of Accounts 2

Information Technology 2

Mathematics 2

Human and Social Biology 2

Office Administration 2

Social Studies 2

Computer World
20-21 Strathspey School Rd ECD

from Computer Networking
05.2007

Skills

Crisis Management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Teleperformance
11.2022 - 06.2023

Content Creator

VDESK Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2023

Tour Guide

Touring Guyana
03.2022 - 03.2024

Brand Ambassador

Teleperformance
01.2022 - 06.2023

Operations Supervisor

Teleperformance Inc
11.2021 - 11.2022

Trainer

Teleperformance
12.2019 - 11.2021

Quality Analyst

Teleperformance
10.2019 - 12.2019

Customer Service Representative

Teleperformance Inc
06.2016 - 09.2019

Institute Of Business Education

from Business

Computer World

from Computer Networking
Rachel GathersAssistant Manager