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Bernie Rose

Bernie Rose

IT Support ◆ Skilled Online Marketer
Greater Bloomington,Illinois

Summary

I am seeking a full-time position in the field of Information Technology Support after transitioning from the fields of customer service and marketing. With 20 years in customer service and 10 years in technology with a SAAS company, I have a wealth of experience. Additionally, I have completed the Google IT Support Professional Certificate - an intensive eight-month training program covering troubleshooting, networking, operating systems, system administration, and so on, in addition to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, etc. Assessments include hands-on evaluations and security.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates

Work History

IT Specialist

Sitel Group
Normal, IL
01.2020 - Current
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Offered new customers training to reduce frustration and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.


Customer Support Representative

Sitel
Normal, IL
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported customer questions and issues by gathering data, analyzing needs, evaluating possible resolutions and implementing best solutions.
  • Recommended solutions to complex situations through research and critical thinking and escalated customer to supervisor for enhanced support.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by prioritizing emergency issues and developing and employing workarounds to solve problems expeditiously.
  • Shared strategic insights with interdepartmental teams regarding customer experience and service-related trends to improve service delivery.

Company Owner

Always Connected Marketing
Normal, IL
02.2016 - Current

Managed marketing campaigns to cultivate brand awareness and drive website traffic.

  • Administered marketing calendar and posted new content to coincide with new product and service releases.
  • Employed web analytics to evaluate campaign success and identify opportunities and key performance trends.
  • Prepare detailed campaign reports and digital marketing strategies, communicating key findings to clients
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Discussed SEO needs and optimized strategies for short- and long-term campaigns.
  • Area Local Expert for Constant Contact
  • Robly Authorized Partner

Personal Marketing Manager

Constant Contact
Loveland, CO
07.2014 - 02.2016

Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.


My responsibilities included:

  • Establishing and maintaining a strong, trusted advisor relationship with each customer
  • Advising on marketing campaign selection and best practices to achieve business goals
  • Reviewing campaigns before they are sent and making recommendations for improvement
  • Discussing campaign results and recommending next steps
  • Contact management tasks including upload, segmentation and bounce management

Social Media Engagement Specialist

Constant Contact
Loveland , CO
09.2010 - 07.2014

Strategized social media campaigns for clients, helping to meet goals and reach untapped potential customers.

  • Ran promotions and offers on a Facebook business page with Social Campaigns that turn fans into customers so you can increase business
  • Create a great Facebook landing page for your offer with our features and free coaching
  • Promoted it to your email list and social networks to engage the clients existing audience and attract new followers and likes.

Marketing Communications Director

Metropolitan Fire Restoration Services, Inc
Libertyville, IL
03.2009 - 12.2010

Responsible for development and implementing a marketing and communications strategy.

  • Sets goals,
  • Monitored work and evaluated results to ensure that departmental objectives and operating requirements were met and were in line with the needs and mission of the organization.

Customer Service Representative

CDW
Vernon Hills, IL
01.2000 - 10.2001

Handled incoming calls as they related to order status, RMA, customer service issues, and sales of supplies. Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.


Education

Biblical Studies

Lincoln Christian University
01.2011 - Current

Expires Jun 2024 - Economics

College of Lake County
01.1977 - 01.1979

high school diploma - General Studies

Waukegan High School
01.1974 - 01.1977

Skills

Email Marketingundefined

Certification

Technical Support Fundamentals, Google

Work Availability

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Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

Technical Support Fundamentals, Google

11-2022

Certified Certified Duo Help Desk Administrator, Duo Security – Expires Jun 2024

06-2022

Certified Level 1 Duo Administrator, Duo Security -Expires Jun 2024

06-2022

IT Specialist

Sitel Group
01.2020 - Current

Customer Support Representative

Sitel
10.2019 - 01.2020

Constant Contact Certified

04-2017

Company Owner

Always Connected Marketing
02.2016 - Current

Personal Marketing Manager

Constant Contact
07.2014 - 02.2016

Biblical Studies

Lincoln Christian University
01.2011 - Current

Social Media Engagement Specialist

Constant Contact
09.2010 - 07.2014

Marketing Communications Director

Metropolitan Fire Restoration Services, Inc
03.2009 - 12.2010

Customer Service Representative

CDW
01.2000 - 10.2001

Expires Jun 2024 - Economics

College of Lake County
01.1977 - 01.1979

high school diploma - General Studies

Waukegan High School
01.1974 - 01.1977
Bernie RoseIT Support ◆ Skilled Online Marketer