Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist

Donna Hegg

BEND,OR

Summary

Driven Receptionist with proven expertise in organization and time management honed at M Jacobs Fine Furniture. Excelled in customer/client relations and data entry, enhancing office efficiency and client satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional telephone skills, contributing to a streamlined front desk operation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

M Jacobs Fine Furniture
05.2018 - 05.2019

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  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Vyanet Security & Technology
03.2012 - 05.2016
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
  • Decreased uncollectible debt by closely monitoring accounts and promptly identifying high-risk customers for management review.
  • Supported cash forecasting initiatives by providing accurate data on outstanding receivables and expected payments from clients.
  • Implemented automated reminder emails to clients regarding upcoming due dates for payments, resulting in timelier remittance processing.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].

Receptionist

M. Jacobs Fine Furniture
05.2006 - 03.2011
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marshfield Senior High School
Coos Bay, OR
06.1972

Skills

  • Organization skills
  • Time Management
  • Telephone skills
  • Data Entry
  • Customer/Client relations

Additional Information

I retired in May 2016. I want to pursue an at-home job by doing data input or something of that nature.

Timeline

Receptionist

M Jacobs Fine Furniture
05.2018 - 05.2019

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Vyanet Security & Technology
03.2012 - 05.2016

Receptionist

M. Jacobs Fine Furniture
05.2006 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Marshfield Senior High School
Donna Hegg