I wanted to take the time to recognize one of your managers for the exceptional customer service she provided.
I apologize that this message is coming several weeks after the interaction, but I have genuinely wanted to make sure she receives the recognition she deserves.
The day before leaving for a two-week camping and canoe trip, I came into Best Buy at the Oshawa location (1421 Harmony Rd North) in a bit of a panic trying to finalize my equipment. I bought the insta 360 x5 essentials bundle and wanted a camera mount or clamp that I could use with my canoe, and I was under a significant time crunch.
The manager who helped me immediately (I feel terrible that I can't remember her name now but she was working on Saturday, the 13th of June, she is blonde, pretty, and has very nice manicured nails) ....anyway, she made an incredible and lasting impression. She greeted me warmly, had a genuine smile, and approached helping me with enthusiasm. It was very clear she wasn’t just going through the motions — she truly wanted to find a solution.
Although Best Buy did not have the item I needed, she went far beyond what was required. She used her personal phone to call multiple other locations / businesses to try to locate one, and she involved another employee in the search as well. She continued brainstorming options because she understood that I was trying to get ready for an important trip and had limited time.
What stood out most was her attitude. Some people help because they have to; she helped because she genuinely cared. Her patience, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond were exceptional.
I imagine she is someone who has likely experienced the stress of trying to get everything done before a major event or trip, and that empathy showed in the way she treated me. She made a stressful situation feel much easier.
It is very clear why she is in a leadership role. She represents the kind of employee any company should be proud to have — someone who creates a positive experience and leaves customers remembering the interaction long after they leave the store.
Please ensure she receives recognition for the outstanding service she provided. She is truly an asset to Best Buy.
Thank you,
Veronica