I have been one of the few people within Amazon that has been able to promote from within at the same site. I enjoy learning new things and working with others to find their best.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon
09.2021 - Current
Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, promoting open communication and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
WIOA Youth Career Consultant
Workforce Solutions South Plains
09.2019 - 09.2021
Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and job market fluctuations, providing clients with relevant advice and resources.
Assisted clients in identifying transferrable skills for successful career transitions into new industries or roles.
Monitored client progress towards achieving their short-term and long-term career objectives, making necessary adjustments as needed.
Implemented innovative workshops on job search strategies, networking techniques, and personal branding to empower clients in their career journey.
Established strong relationships with local employers to facilitate successful job placements for clients.
Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Cellular Sales Associate
Go Wireless Verizon
05.2019 - 09.2019
Cellular Sales Associate
Cellular Sales Verizon
06.2018 - 05.2019
Utilized data analysis tools to track personal performance metrics as well as evaluate overall store productivity levels effectively.
Managed transactions professionally using point-of-sale systems while ensuring accuracy of billings and contract terms.
Increased accessory attachment rates through targeted suggestions that complemented customers'' device purchases seamlessly.
Enhanced sales figures with persuasive communication skills, tailored product presentations, and timely followups.
Contributed to store''s positive reputation by delivering exceptional service experiences that exceeded customer expectations consistently.
Achieved sales targets consistently by utilizing effective upselling techniques and product bundling strategies.
Opened/closed the retail locations securely adhering to company protocols for cash handling procedures.
Solutions Specialist/ Key holder
Verizon Wireless
07.2007 - 06.2018
Assisted customers through retail sales of our wireless solutions and accessories
Assisted customers with questions and changes on their accounts and services
Maintained and exceeded sales quotas through customer centered, progressive sales and service
Developed skills through ongoing training and information research
Maintained daily paperwork and cash drawer balances
Established and maintained business accounts
Assisted with inventory receiving, tracking and transfers
Customer Care Representative
AT&T Wireless
08.2006 - 07.2007
Answered inbound calls in a fast paced customer service department
Assisted customers with questions and concerns about their equipment, bill or changes to their account in a timely and efficient manner
Assisted with technical problems with wireless phones through inbound troubleshooting over the phone
Notated any changes made to the account or any question that the customers may have had and the solutions
Assistant Librarian
Hockley County Memorial Library
03.2005 - 06.2006
Cataloged materials for patron distribution
Ran required reports
Planned and implemented summer reading program
Maintained daily money balances
Assisted patrons with materials and the search thereof
Requested and tracked interlibrary loans
Maintain required CEU's
Answered telephone calls
Shelved material
Maintained computer lab
Senior Business Assistant
Center for Campus Life
06.2004 - 03.2005
Assisted the Associate Directors of the Center for Campus Life administratively and clerically
Maintained and monitored budgeted accounts
Coordinated office machine contracts and repairs
Tracked office inventory
Maintained office information and databases
Coordinated office correspondence
Supervised student assistants
Assisted in greeting visitors, taking incoming calls, and general customer service
Family Support Lead Coordinator
SHAPES Head Start
07.2003 - 03.2004
Supervised seventeen staff members
Completed data entry of staff and family information
Monitored progress and needs of team consisting of four sites
Implemented training and resource utilization
Communicated with specialist teams on component requirements
Scheduled staff
Monitored time sheets
Provided services to low income families
Family Support Worker
Head Start program
01.2003 - 07.2003
Provided health, dental, and family resources to low income families within the Head Start program
Monitored family case load of fifty families within two counties
Maintained client confidentiality
Attended available training
Assisted within other component areas when needed
Administrative assistant
Convergys Corporation
05.1999 - 01.2001
Completed data entry
Assisted three operations managers and nine production managers
Ordered and inventoried supplies
Coordinated travel arrangements
Distributed payroll
Prepared mail for distribution and out going mail
Organized billing list for proper client relations and billing
Organized task involving financial data, and employee information
I was also involved with the creation and implementation of customer appreciation and contest
Customer Service Representative
Convergys Corporation
08.1998 - 01.2001
Answered inbound calls for wireless customers and performed data entry for each call to ensure accurate and timely information for the client
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
12.2002
Associate of Science - Biology
South Plains College
Levelland, TX
08.1990
Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
SlA
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon
09.2021 - Current
WIOA Youth Career Consultant
Workforce Solutions South Plains
09.2019 - 09.2021
Cellular Sales Associate
Go Wireless Verizon
05.2019 - 09.2019
Cellular Sales Associate
Cellular Sales Verizon
06.2018 - 05.2019
Solutions Specialist/ Key holder
Verizon Wireless
07.2007 - 06.2018
Customer Care Representative
AT&T Wireless
08.2006 - 07.2007
Assistant Librarian
Hockley County Memorial Library
03.2005 - 06.2006
Senior Business Assistant
Center for Campus Life
06.2004 - 03.2005
Family Support Lead Coordinator
SHAPES Head Start
07.2003 - 03.2004
Family Support Worker
Head Start program
01.2003 - 07.2003
Administrative assistant
Convergys Corporation
05.1999 - 01.2001
Customer Service Representative
Convergys Corporation
08.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration