Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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CustomerServiceRepresentative

Deana Hunter

Lexington,NC

Summary

Professional with a proven track record excelling in customer service. Skilled in negotiating practices and processing improvements, enhancing customer satisfaction and call resolution times. Adept at managing high-volume inquiries while maintaining composure under pressure. Experienced with vendor selection and cost negotiations, supplier relationships, and procurement strategies. Track record of maintaining inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of materials.


Unemployment years 1990 to 1995 I spent traveling with my husband. The years 1998 to 2005 I cared for my Mother, who was ill with Parkinsons Disease. 2010 to Present retired and moved to North Carolina to be with my Grandchildren and their children

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Working Solutions
06.2005 - 12.2010
  • Resolved customer inquiries efficiently through active listening and effective communication techniques.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced call resolution times and customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by simultaneously handling multiple tasks such as navigating systems, taking notes on calls, and answering inquiries from clients.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing exceptional service.

Buyer

Rockwell Science Center
06.1995 - 06.1998
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability while minimizing excess stock.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.

Department Specialist

Los Angeles County-Acton Rehabilitation Center
09.1982 - 12.1990

Record keeping of admittance and release of minimum facility clients.

Arranged doctor appointments, transportation, counseling and activities for the clients.

Facilitated visitor requests.

Managed the purchase of groceries and various items, hired client's for employee and cashier positions for client's Cantina.

Paid client employee wages.

Clerk/Typist

Los Angeles County-Wayside Honor Ranch
03.1980 - 09.1982

Processed documentation of incoming maximum and minimum prisoners, maintaining their cell location.

Arrange physical and medical appointments.

Assigned and/or reassign work jobs and locations.

Maintain prisoner uniform requirements.

Calculated and recorded their reimbursement for employment.



Education

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA

National Notary Association
06-2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Data entry
  • Negotiating costs
  • Accounting

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Working Solutions
06.2005 - 12.2010

Buyer

Rockwell Science Center
06.1995 - 06.1998

Department Specialist

Los Angeles County-Acton Rehabilitation Center
09.1982 - 12.1990

Clerk/Typist

Los Angeles County-Wayside Honor Ranch
03.1980 - 09.1982

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School

National Notary Association
Deana Hunter