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Cortney Morris

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Highly-motivated candidate with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Hardworking and reliable with extensive customer service experience. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

I have been out of the traditional workforce for quite a while raising children and managing a home, and am excited and highly motivated to start building a career and utilizing the skills and talents acquired through various work and life experiences.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Furniture Refinisher/Owner

Cortney's Cottage
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - Current
  • Refinished furniture with high-quality finishes through careful application of compounds such as stain, oil, and paint.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Drafted estimates and invoices.
  • Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends and to determine optimal pricing of goods.

Stay At Home Mom/Homemaker

Morris Family
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2002 - Current
  • Managed household expenses.
  • Navigate complex interpersonal challenges, mediating issues to build vital communication and issue resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.

Supervisor

All In One Information
Sunrise, FL
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Supervised team of surveyors and instructed on use of company software.
  • Trained new surveyors in conducting scripted interviews to complete questionnaires conducted via telephone.
  • Developed training, task, and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to surveyors.
  • Trained and coached new recruiters to improve individual's interviewing capabilities.

Veterinary Receptionist

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital
Raleigh, NC
11.1999 - 11.2000
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.

Office Administrator

Carriage Auto Body Shop
01.1998 - 10.1999
  • Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.

Customer Service Specialist

Pleasure Time Reader Service
08.1996 - 12.1997
  • Addressed potential cancellations and offered catered solutions to retain accounts.
  • Reviewed repeated issues within operations and business management to solve problems and improve company outcomes.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve customer service processes and support structures company-wide.

Cosmetics Counter Associate

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
12.1994 - 08.1996
  • Offered make-up tips and popular tutorials in alignment with latest trends.
  • Boosted satisfaction and repeat business by recommending products in alignment with customer needs.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
06.2017

Skills

  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Positive Attitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict and Issue Resolution

Timeline

Furniture Refinisher/Owner

Cortney's Cottage
01.2020 - Current

Stay At Home Mom/Homemaker

Morris Family
12.2002 - Current

Supervisor

All In One Information
01.2001 - 12.2002

Veterinary Receptionist

Cornwallis Road Animal Hospital
11.1999 - 11.2000

Office Administrator

Carriage Auto Body Shop
01.1998 - 10.1999

Customer Service Specialist

Pleasure Time Reader Service
08.1996 - 12.1997

Cosmetics Counter Associate

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
12.1994 - 08.1996

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

Florida Atlantic University
Cortney Morris