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Grady Gaugler

Apple Retail

Technical Expert · 2019–22

I worked Genius Bar appointments and sales at Apple Retail from 2019 to 2022. I reached the highest appointment volume with a 100% net promoter score within three months, built a training plan for a new team, and lifted trade-ins 40% in a month.

Team

Team. Grady worked within an Apple Retail store team; the trade-in lift came from team discussions he started.

100% NPS at the highest volume

The highest appointment volume with a 100% net promoter score within three months.

I asked for feedback constantly and acted on it. Within three months I had the highest appointment volume with a 100% net promoter score.

  • 100%

    net promoter score

Training a new team

A training plan for a new team that improved customer satisfaction.

I developed a training plan for a new team, built around mentorship and goal-setting. Customer satisfaction (NPS) improved.

+40% trade-ins in a month

Cross-functional discussions clarified customer value and lifted trade-ins.

I started cross-functional team discussions about why trading in a device is worth it for the customer. Once the team understood the value, trade-in rates rose 40% within a month.

  • +40%

    trade-ins in a month

Customer empathy under pressure

Genius Bar and sales work: conflict, quick decisions, tight timelines.

At the Genius Bar and on the sales floor, I repaired relationships with customers while solving their problems.

The work meant multitasking, managing conflict, making quick decisions on tight timelines, and mentoring teammates.

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