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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Heather Sargent

Logan,Utah

Summary

Substantial experience and outstanding skills in team leadership, quality assurance, project management and customer service. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully as well as handle difficult tasks. Use the Internet daily and know the workings of different MS programs and excel. Can learn many other programs with proper training. Excellent inter-person skills, ability to work well with others in any given situation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Team Lead/ Production

Dynata
02.2016 - Current
  • Established comprehensive test plans based on project requirements and priorities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to long-term solutions and improved reliability.
  • Created a culture of continuous improvement within the QA team through regular training sessions and knowledge sharing activities.
  • Developed an efficient defect management process that led to quicker resolutions of issues.
  • Manage a large team of over 82 team members to ensure the best quality assurance.
  • Lead trainings/briefings
  • Work with C-Level executives

Stay Home Mother

Stay At Home Mom
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Call Assistant

Call Assistant
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Working in the inbound calling department, Call Assistant specialized in scripted inbound calls. With a particular focus in the following call types:
  • Appointment setting
  • Order taking
  • Scripted sales
  • Tier one customer service
  • Assisted over 40 customers daily by answering questions and transferring to appropriate departments.

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
01.2011 - 11.2011
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved many customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to multiple customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Took over 50 calls per day assisting customers.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

Deseret Industries
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Gained greater experience in Customer service and leadership skills. Worked in clothing production and small as is processing development areas.

District Supervisor

LDS Church
01.2010 - 01.2011

Helped manage meetings and visits. Ensured that those under me met their required teachings and visits. Coordinated and supported the team I lead to ensure we met our goals and objectives. Conducted regular visits to teach and check on the needs of those in the community.

Stay Home Mother

Stay At Home Mom
01.2008 - 01.2010

Wal-Mart
01.2007
  • Being one of more than 2 million other associates, Wal-Mart was a great place to work. Helping customers save money, for their families and business, also assisting customers when ready to check in or out.

Set Designer

Old Lyric Theater Company
01.2007 - 03.2007
  • Duties included painting, decorating, cutting, sewing and putting together sets for shows.

Convergys
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Delivering a wide range of customer service, from technical support, to billing support. Helping customers save money on many products offered. Convergys was a great way to develop and increase customer support skills, dealing with many different customers and their needs.

University Guest house and conference center
01.2005
  • Provide continental breakfast, keeping items stocked, making sure fresh food is served and mostly making guest feel welcomed.

Clear view cinema Movie Theater
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Part of the cablevision entertainment asset. Clear view cinema is one of the largest exhibitors in the tri-state area.
  • Great place to come and see film premiers. Keeping items stocked, food fresh, and tickets supplied some of the great duties involved in keeping clear view an enjoyable place to come.

A&P grocery store
01.2001
  • Duties included assisting customers in a fast efficient way, from checking them out to helping locate items around the store.

Education

High school diploma -

Morristown high school

No Degree - Business Management

University of Utah
Utah

Skills

    I am able to multi-task, can adjust to any situation, I am driven to solve problems I have experience in project management and Quality Assurance, with over nine years of experience at a leading Research Data & Insights company I possess the skills and expertise necessary to bring value to an organization
    Throughout my career I have been and currently responsible for team leadership, administration, production, quality assurance and timecard management I have led over 100 employees across multiple global locations and have been part of a team that has established long term client relationships
    My communication skills have allowed me to interact with C-level executives of companies with revenues ranging from 1 million up to 1 billion dollars My ability to engage and build team morale has been recognized and appreciated by my current leaders I am well versed in several MS office programs
    In addition to my Quality assurance and project management skills My strong creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective time management have all contributed to my success Most of all, I am very easy to work with and can learn any task with proper training in a timely manner

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of over 82 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

QA Team Lead/ Production

Dynata
02.2016 - Current

Stay Home Mother

Stay At Home Mom
01.2015 - 02.2016

Call Assistant

Call Assistant
01.2012 - 01.2015

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
01.2011 - 11.2011

Deseret Industries
09.2010 - 06.2011

District Supervisor

LDS Church
01.2010 - 01.2011

Stay Home Mother

Stay At Home Mom
01.2008 - 01.2010

Set Designer

Old Lyric Theater Company
01.2007 - 03.2007

Wal-Mart
01.2007

Convergys
01.2007 - 01.2008

University Guest house and conference center
01.2005

Clear view cinema Movie Theater
01.2003 - 01.2004

A&P grocery store
01.2001

High school diploma -

Morristown high school

No Degree - Business Management

University of Utah