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Altonya M. Banks

Summary

Proven expertise in service excellence and Microsoft Office, honed across roles at Owens & Minor and other leading companies. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to improving customer satisfaction. Streamlines processes for efficiency, achieving significant results in high-pressure environments. Skilled in communication, adept at escalating complaints and providing solutions.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Owens & Minor Distribution Inc
04.2018 - 08.2024
  • Supports customer requests by accurately inputting manual orders.
  • Records detailed order information as requested.
  • Identifies and amends errors in order lines.
  • Resolved product and part number issues per customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with Operations and Inventory Control to investigate shipping discrepancies.
  • Updated order quantities in ERP system to ensure accurate goods flow.
  • Updates provided to customer regarding order lines and issues in a timely manner.
  • Greeted customers and identified their needs.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided information about products and services available to customers.

Data Entry Specialist

Windstream
06.2001 - 12.2017
  • Analyzing Information
  • Manage multiple Data Entry projects at once
  • Work with AS400 and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Enter data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms
  • Monitored and responded to emails
  • Verify data and correct data where necessary
  • Compile with data integrity and security policies
  • Customer Orientation and Focus
  • Ability to multitask (talk, type, navigate)
  • Problem solving and resolution skills
  • Email correspondence skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with customer account information
  • Some billing and invoicing

Cashier

Walmart
02.2010 - 11.2011
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Greet customers entering establishments

Production Specialist

Viasystem
09.1991 - 04.2001
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Process, inspect printed circuit boards

Education

Academic Diploma -

Denbigh High School

Skills

  • Service Excellence
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • Result-oriented
  • Self-Directed Work
  • Telecommunications Fundamentals
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Time Strategies
  • Organizational Skills
  • Point of sale systems
  • Tactful and diplomatic
  • Product and service solutions
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Information Gathering
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Complaint escalation

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Owens & Minor Distribution Inc
04.2018 - 08.2024

Cashier

Walmart
02.2010 - 11.2011

Data Entry Specialist

Windstream
06.2001 - 12.2017

Production Specialist

Viasystem
09.1991 - 04.2001

Academic Diploma -

Denbigh High School
Altonya M. Banks