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Cathy Scavone

Cathy Scavone

Account Service
Champaign,Illinois

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Services Specialist

Purdue Federal Credit Union
West Lafayette, IN
07.1998 - 10.2000
  • I was hired in a very specialized position of handling the more difficult accounts.
  • I traveled to customers business to process loans.
  • Trained in all aspects of customer interaction: bank teller, call center, account service, open and close accounts, specialized in IRA accounts, loan application, signature, auto, home equity loans and mortgages.
  • Collaborated with superiors on special projects and presented the results to the vice president.
  • Promoted to senior service representative
  • I enjoyed taking on special projects that required me to work late into the evening and be expected to attend stock holder meetings.
  • Researched options and recommended services to address clients' needs.
  • Identified new opportunities and cultivated leads to consistently meet sales goals and increase business growth.
  • Educated clients on relevant policies and options and answered questions to remedy issues.
  • Balanced up to 60 accounts simultaneously, maintaining regular contact and professional relationships with each.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.

Customer Service Specialist

Los Alamos National Bank
05.1997 - 05.1998
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
Troy, MI
07.1996 - 05.1997
  • Worked as cashier.and sales associate.
  • Was number one salesperson in the region for a month long contest.
  • Measured clients for undergarments and suggested products that would suit their specific needs.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Education

BBA - Small Business Management

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2002

Skills

  • Taxes Understanding
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Client Relationships
  • Reminder Notices
  • Handling Discrepancies
  • Communications Strategies
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Leadership Competency

Interests

Sewing

Golf

Volunteering at Autism Speaks and Humane Society

Travel

Timeline

Account Services Specialist

Purdue Federal Credit Union
07.1998 - 10.2000

Customer Service Specialist

Los Alamos National Bank
05.1997 - 05.1998

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
07.1996 - 05.1997

BBA - Small Business Management

Purdue University
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