Talented Ticket Agent with proven hospitality expertise. Offering 20 years of experience managing ticket sales and providing customer service for busy performing arts center, training new employees and maintaining accurate cash balances. Proficient in job-related software such as Ticketmaster Host, Archtics, POS, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Ticket Agent /Trainer
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Appleton, WI
02.2002 - Current
Ticket Agent
Ensured that reservations and ticket fulfillment are processed in a timely, accurate and professional manner in person and over the phone using Ticketmaster Host, Ticketmaster Archtics and POS resulting in a personal average of $500,000 in sales a year (outside of 2020-2021).
Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and season ticket holders for the Broadway Across America Season and the Fox Valley Symphony season by answering questions and solving problems with patrons in person, over the phone, and through e-mail.
While working remotely from July 2020 - July 2021 kept customers informed of the many changes to the performing arts calendar using empathy and patience skills. Kept connected with other agents and management using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook.
Created and updated pricing information and distributed with other departments using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Gave tours and provided information about the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and it's history
Completed a variety of general office duties including printing, preparing and posting tickets for mailing and will call; creating and upkeep of filing systems, and completing data base projects.
Trainer
Assessed training needs through interviews and consultation with managers.
Used skills as a subject matter expert to develop a training program and corresponding course material using Microsoft Word.
Evaluated and updated training materials prepared such as outlines, text, or handouts as changes to policy or techniques changed
Presented information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats.
Continued mentoring and coaching while on the job in a fast-paced environment.
Training program resulted in 150 employees trained
Artist
Art By Treble LLC (self-employed)
Menasha, WI
05.2018 - 05.2021
Created finished artwork as decoration or for use on album covers for musicians
Maintained costs and purchase records
Conferred with clients, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork
Provided entertainment at special events
Raised over $4,000 for local charities by donating art work for silent auctions
Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers resulting in work being shown or sold in multiple locations within the area and 4 solo shows
Respite Care Worker
Stefanie Poeschl
Appleton, WI
06.2013 - 12.2018
Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patient to keep them mentally healthy and alert while in the patient's home
Administered personal care
Acquired and applied instructions on care from Primary Caregivers.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hilbert High School
Hilbert, WI
06.1987
Certificate of Completion - Music Performance
U.S. Armed Forces School of Music
Little Creek Naval Base, Virginia
10.1987 - 06.1988
Certificate of Completion - Single Channel Radio Operator
United States Army Signal Center
Fort Gordon, Georgia
03.1989 - 06.1989
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Multiple Ticketing Systems
Understanding Customer Needs
Problem Solving
Multitasking and Prioritization
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Excellent Telephone Etiquette
Database Management
Microsoft Office Suite
In person sales and customer service
Inbound and Outbound Calling
Active Listening
Above Average Learning Curve
Diversity
Timeline
Artist
Art By Treble LLC (self-employed)
05.2018 - 05.2021
Respite Care Worker
Stefanie Poeschl
06.2013 - 12.2018
Ticket Agent /Trainer
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
02.2002 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Single Channel Radio Operator