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Bryan Helder

Wyoming,MI

Summary

Customer service and inside sales professional supporting customers with order processing, issue resolution, and account coordination. Handles phone and email inquiries, checks inventory and product availability, prepares quotes, and maintains accurate orders while working with vendors and shipping partners.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Specialist

R.S. Hughes
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2021 - 09.2026
  • Managed customer orders and inquiries via phone and email, providing responsive and professional service.
  • Resolved customer issues, returns, and order discrepancies efficiently.
  • Checked inventory and product availability to provide accurate information and recommend solutions.
  • Prepared quotes to support sales and provide customers with accurate price, lead time, and minimum order quantity.
  • Entered and maintained customer orders using CSD, SXe, and Phocus computer programs.
  • Managed key customer accounts and maintained ongoing relationships with manufacturing companies and factories.
  • Coordinated with manufacturers, vendors, and shipping partners to oversee order logistics from entry to delivery, ensuring customers received up-to-date tracking information and timely updates on delays.

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Adoption Specialist

Lutheran Adoption Services
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated assessments, home studies, and placement documentation to ensure successful adoptive matches.
  • Organized home studies to assess the suitability of prospective adoptive homes.
  • Prepared adoption files, legal forms, and confidential case records.
  • Collaborated with social workers and attorneys to streamline adoption processes and resolve case issues.
  • Maintained detailed adoption records to support compliance with state regulations and facilitate audits.

Family Unification Worker

Samaritas Organization
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2017 - 11.2019
  • Coordinated support for families by communicating with schools, courts, agencies, and service providers to address needs.
  • Managed cases through intake, assessment, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up to ensure comprehensive support for families.
  • Delivered crisis intervention, education, advocacy, and problem-solving support.

Residential Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Guided, supervised, and supported residents, maintained detailed documentation, and communicated progress to therapists, caseworkers, and judges to ensure coordinated care.
  • Supported treatment plans and collaborated with families and professionals, exercising sound judgment in challenging situations to promote effective interventions.
  • Supported youth through Bethany Christian Services foster care and family reunification programs.
  • Monitored youth safety during daily activities and community outings.
  • Documented behavior observations, incidents, and service notes for case records.

Assembler/Material Handler

Lacks Enterprises
Kentwood, MI
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Additional Work Experience

Finishing Work/Delivery Driver

Franklin Press
Wyoming, MI
01.2005 - 01.2009

Education

B.A. - Sociology, Criminal Justice

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
06-2015

Skills

  • Customer order management
  • Phone and email support
  • Customer service excellence
  • Account relationship management
  • Problem resolution
  • Consistent follow-through
  • Effective communication

Personal Information

Title: CUSTOMER SERVICE USER SUPPORT INSIDE SALES

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist

R.S. Hughes
01.2021 - 09.2026

Adoption Specialist

Lutheran Adoption Services
11.2019 - 03.2020

Family Unification Worker

Samaritas Organization
05.2017 - 11.2019

Residential Youth Specialist

Bethany Christian Services
10.2015 - 05.2017

Assembler/Material Handler

Lacks Enterprises
01.2013 - 01.2014

Finishing Work/Delivery Driver

Franklin Press
01.2005 - 01.2009

B.A. - Sociology, Criminal Justice

Calvin University
Bryan Helder