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Antwan Russell

Albany,GA

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Proven track record in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Technician (Finishing Product Handling (Logistics) (E-80 Specialized Point of Contact B Team Leader)

Procter & Gamble
05.2023 - Current

Ensure proper functioning of plant in compliance with KPIs and performance

  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing automated systems and robotic devices
  • Troubleshooting problems with systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Quality Assurance Leader
  • Performing routine inspections of machinery and equipment
  • Operating computerized industrial controls
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Certified scissor lift operator
  • Maintain supply and inventory levels for Bounty and Charmin products
  • Monitor inventory levels and answer inquiries regarding order status and availability
  • Maintaining clean and safe environment, including equipment
  • Collaborate with technical offices for problem resolution, organizing on-site and remote interventions, procuring and advising spare parts that need to be ordered
  • Participate in periodic meetings with automation representatives
  • Report to management performed activities, anomalies, and corrective actions
  • Provide periodic on-the-job training to work colleagues on assigned work group
  • Promote improvement activities, modifications, and possible solutions
  • Organize, manage, and update and security documentation
  • Provide guidance and assign tasks to team members
  • Educate, Promote, provide guidance as well as corrective measures to team members
  • Maintain compliance with all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Provide Risk Assessments for assigned work to ensure team members are safe and protected for assigned tasks
  • Log safety incidents as well as any near misses
  • Operates basic hand and power tools
  • Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping, climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platforms
  • Enter confined spaces
  • Stand on concrete floors for extended period.
  • Worked with advanced computer tracking software to oversee and optimize each production line.
  • Cleaned work areas to comply with safety regulations.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Parts Technician

Outdoor Network
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provide technical assistance for boats, Motorcycles, ATV's, Side by Sides, and various other Recreational equipment vehicles
  • Placed orders for various parts
  • Read diagrams in relation to parts that customer would require to complete job
  • Recommended parts customer would need to complete job
  • Worked additional shifts and hours as needed
  • Troubleshoot mechanical problems to assist customer with correct replacement.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
  • Achieved exceptional reputation for quality parts and service by proactively identifying defects and returning rejected items to suppliers.
  • Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
  • Assisted customers by responding to complaints and offering updates on back-ordered parts.
  • Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts to replace original manufacturer parts.
  • Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Managed approximately 40-50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Liberty Mutual Remote Senior Insurance Sales Agent

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Sold auto, home, life, and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions.
  • Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
  • Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to identify and meet insurance needs and establish trust and rapport.
  • Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase customer base.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
  • Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods.
  • Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
  • Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases.
  • Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels.
  • Monitored customer feedback and identified areas of improvement.
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.

American Express Platinum and Centurion Senior Travel Consultant II, Albany, GA

American Express
10.2018 - 02.2021

Deliver extraordinary service by following American Express Relationship Care philosophy

  • Operates Sabre and Encore booking systems
  • 100% Privacy Compliant with American Express Centurion Card Members
  • American Express Centurion trained
  • Maintain awareness of relevant customer trends and luxury industry developments
  • Evaluate new information quickly, think innovatively, and challenge traditional servicing approaches
  • Educate on existing and new product offerings, value proposition, and relevance to Members
  • Meets goals and perform under strong demands in fast-paced environment
  • Tailoring unique solutions for each customer
  • Reinforcing benefits of card membership, providing relevant offers that deepen customer engagement and result in measurable value for card member
  • Use tools and resources to identify creative solutions ad anticipate customer needs
  • Meet performance goals that include, but are not limited to customer survey results, average call handle time schedule adherence, Quality and Compliance standards
  • Completed on-the-job training course
  • Used company and vendor marketing resources to educate customers and close sales.
  • Handled sensitive personal data with discretion.
  • Communicated with clients to confirm itineraries, methods of transportation and travel regulations.
  • Conducted research and prepared meticulous travel itineraries complete with pricing, accommodation, airfare, transfer and tour information.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Monitored currency exchange rates and advised customers on best time to purchase foreign currency.
  • Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of travel industry trends, regulations and best practices to better serve customers.
  • Generated travel-related reports for clients to facilitate decision-making.
  • Consistently fostered business growth by delivering first-rate travel advising and itineraries to develop valuable client relationships.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
  • Coordinated both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare, hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
  • 100% attendance during training 15-week-on-the-job training course.

InHome Solutions Specialist, Albany, GA

AT&T Mobility
10.2014 - 09.2018
  • Sell AT&T products and services in the residential customer’s home in coordination with their DirecTV installation
  • Operate company take home vehicle by following established AT&T safety procedures
  • Assist residential customers setting up new devices and applications during home visit
  • Achieve sales and service objectives
  • Work assigned daily appointments within specific area/territory
  • Track and report activities through established processes and procedures
  • Work with various levels of city and government leadership on First Responder Accounts
  • Work with business customer’s regarding billing and strategic planning related to wireless ecosystems
  • Provide solutions to customer complaints as well as billing issues that may arise
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Helping with customer service issues that require escalation
  • Open and close store during Store Manager's absence
  • Provide Store Manager with consultative support
  • Identify customer needs, make suggestions, and answer questions
  • Prioritize customers over tasks
  • Answer phone calls promptly, courteously and professionally
  • Ensure customers have wireless plan that works
  • Respond to customer concerns quickly, effectively and courteously
  • Show professionalism and enthusiasm by working with others
  • Recognize potential theft/loss situations assisting to deter theft
  • Assist in checking shipments for discrepancies/ shortages
  • Dust and clean shelves, counters, fixtures, merchandise and store equipment
  • Organize backroom products and store supplies
  • Demonstrate behaviors expected of all Mobile associates.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently.
  • Recommended new products and services to customers.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on customer devices.
  • Answered customer questions about billing, account issues and upgrade possibilities.
  • Inspected products to provide quality control to maximize revenue.
  • Increased productivity by collaborating with management to develop process improvements.
  • Monitored project status and productivity while inspecting performances to decrease process discrepancies by 10 %.

AT&T Assistant Call Center Manager, Albany, GA

Teleperformance USA/AT&T Wireless
01.2009 - 10.2014
  • Monitor negative impacting calls and review emails for accuracy of information
  • Answer client requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing, equipment, claims, and attrition rates
  • Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
  • Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
  • Reduced personnel turnover by developing and implementing performance evaluations to support corrective action planning.
  • Improved organizational efficiency by effectively recruiting new hires and supporting management with personnel decisions.
  • Executed Monthly Performance Plans with representatives to to identify production gaps.
  • Trained team members on performance metrics and consumer behavior identification.
  • Report problem areas and solutions that can correct negative behaviors
  • Managed team of call center supervisors (15)
  • Open availability to affect entirety of center operations
  • Monitor queue and track inbound calls
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Keep agents aware of inbound calls, calls waiting, abandonment rate,
  • Increased efficiency and productivity through effective staff training regarding customer service protocols and call resolution techniques.
  • Meet daily with supervisors (15)
  • At minimum, review following topics: Review previous day’s events, including statistics, results and industry news
  • Provide supervisors glimpse of future goals
  • Perform at least one monitoring evaluation with each supervisor every week
  • Keep track of attendance, daily statistics, paid time off, sick time,
  • Produce performance reviews established by Call Center Manager
  • Responsible for center wide sales numbers
  • Provide training to Customer Service Specialists, Supervisors, and Managers
  • Establish sales goals for Customer Service

Education

Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Albany
06.2000

Skills

  • Time management abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Technical understanding
  • Organizational Skills
  • Safety Management
  • Written Communication
  • Reliability
  • Risk Assessment
  • Time Management

Awards


  • Global War on Terrorism Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service Award
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Air Force Training Ribbon

Software

MICROSOFT OFFICE

SABRE

GUI

PRIME

OPUS

ADOBE

Timeline

Plant Technician (Finishing Product Handling (Logistics) (E-80 Specialized Point of Contact B Team Leader)

Procter & Gamble
05.2023 - Current

Parts Technician

Outdoor Network
05.2022 - 02.2023

Liberty Mutual Remote Senior Insurance Sales Agent

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
01.2021 - 05.2022

American Express Platinum and Centurion Senior Travel Consultant II, Albany, GA

American Express
10.2018 - 02.2021

InHome Solutions Specialist, Albany, GA

AT&T Mobility
10.2014 - 09.2018

AT&T Assistant Call Center Manager, Albany, GA

Teleperformance USA/AT&T Wireless
01.2009 - 10.2014

Human Resources Management

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Albany High School
Antwan Russell