Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Becky Alves

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Superior Trucking Payroll Service
03.2023 - Current

Process payroll for assigned account in a timely manner with the approval of the client.


Data input of all weekly payroll and update monthly tax reports.

Senior Customer Service Advocate

Farmers Insurance Company
03.2019 - 08.2023
  • Maintained current knowledge of company policies, products and marketing initiatives to better serve each customer.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism to restore satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer service issues using company processes and policies and provided updates to customers.
  • Utilized active listening skills to understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Greeted customers and listened closely to problems described to determine solutions.
  • Proactively addressed customer concerns in order to prevent escalations and complaints.

Owner/Office Manager

Diversfied Cleaning Services/Restoration 24/7
02.2002 - 12.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations. Including but not limited to payroll processing.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Assist in the cleaning of unoccupied dwellings for new tenant and managed janitorial accounts.

Frame Department Manager

Michaels Arts And Craft
04.1998 - 07.2004
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Certified Custom framer. Oversaw the completion of customer's framing orders to meet deadlines.

Education

Elementary Education

Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, MN

Licensed Cosemotology

Chic University of Cosmetology
Grand Rapids
03.1981

Skills

  • Cost Reviewing
  • Expense Control
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Staff Management
  • Account Management
  • Payment Collecting
  • New Account Creation
  • Issue Resolution

Timeline

Account Manager

Superior Trucking Payroll Service
03.2023 - Current

Senior Customer Service Advocate

Farmers Insurance Company
03.2019 - 08.2023

Owner/Office Manager

Diversfied Cleaning Services/Restoration 24/7
02.2002 - 12.2018

Frame Department Manager

Michaels Arts And Craft
04.1998 - 07.2004

Elementary Education

Crown College

Licensed Cosemotology

Chic University of Cosmetology
Becky Alves