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James Rauhe

Vanceboro

Summary

Proven leader in customer support, adept at CRM and technical troubleshooting, enhanced Hyster-Yale's client satisfaction through innovative service strategies. Excelled in complaint handling and fostering team collaboration, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Demonstrates exceptional customer service expertise, ensuring high-quality standards across roles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Hyster-Yale Material Handling
2023.06 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences by maintaining a positive attitude, active listening skills, and empathetic responses to customer concerns.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining excellent call quality standards and adhering to established procedures.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

FLEET SERVICE SPECIALIST

Hyster-Yale Material Handling
2019.10 - 2023.05
  • Consistently met or exceeded departmental goals and objectives, contributing to the success of the company''s fleet servicing operations.
  • Regularly reviewed established protocols for improvement opportunities resulting in increased overall efficiency within the department.
  • Analyzed fleet data to identify trends in vehicle performance issues, suggesting proactive solutions to prevent downtime.
  • Coordinated repairs for consistent quality, ensuring all vehicles met safety standards and requirements.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and technicians, facilitating clear communication to resolve issues promptly.

SERVICE ADVISOR

Hendrick Honda of Greenville
2015.11 - 2019.09
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.

SERVICE MANAGER

East Carolina Powersports
2010.10 - 2014.11
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeast Academy
Lasker, NC
06.2001

Skills

  • Complaint Handling
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • CRM Software
  • Salesforce
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Payment Processing
  • Customer service excellence
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer service expert

Certification

BRP Master Technician

Polaris Master technician

Timeline

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Hyster-Yale Material Handling
2023.06 - Current

FLEET SERVICE SPECIALIST

Hyster-Yale Material Handling
2019.10 - 2023.05

SERVICE ADVISOR

Hendrick Honda of Greenville
2015.11 - 2019.09

SERVICE MANAGER

East Carolina Powersports
2010.10 - 2014.11

High School Diploma -

Northeast Academy

BRP Master Technician

Polaris Master technician

James Rauhe