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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

Business expertise

Supply replenishment

Public speaking

Creative solutions

Local history

Training and mentoring

Team Building

Company branding

Tourism development

Tourism management

Proficient in [Language]

People Person

Communication Skills,Empathy Skills,soft Skills,Active Listening Skills,Social Skills and Interpersonal skills

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