Overview
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Education
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Helen Williams

West Palm Beach,FL

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Department Of Children And Family Services
11.2010 - 03.2023
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management, and order calls.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.

Cashier

Bp Oil Co
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.

Quality Control Assistant

Carolina Turkeys
01.1992 - 01.1999
  • Supported audit preparation through research, analysis and presentation development.
  • Helped with customer complaint investigations to improve quality and turkey processes.
  • Generated quality control reports for returned products to identify and communicate patterns.
  • Developed corrective action plans to improve overall quality of turkey.
  • Evaluated returned products for safety, functionality and other issues.
  • Assessed quality of finished products with careful inspections.
  • Assisted with independent internal and external audits.
  • Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
  • Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
  • Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.

Education

Benjamin Franklin High School
Manhattan, NY

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Manage Budgets
  • CRM Software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Records Management Systems
  • Payment Distribution
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Customer Service
  • Web Browser Software
  • Records Preparation

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Department Of Children And Family Services
11.2010 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative

Convergys
01.2002 - 01.2004

Cashier

Bp Oil Co
01.2000 - 01.2004

Quality Control Assistant

Carolina Turkeys
01.1992 - 01.1999

Benjamin Franklin High School
Helen Williams