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Jennifer Hagood

Lewistown,MT

Summary

  • Quality-driven team leader with 25 years of combined customer service experience, extensive accounts payable knowledge sales background and customer service across diverse business environments , including commercial airline , banking , member service specialist for an electric cooperative and office manger for a large farm implement dealership. Experienced and organized communicator, dedicated to blending sales tools, relationship value, listening skills job knowledge , community outreach and travel industry background to gather information for desired outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Torgersons, LLC
Lewistown , MT
04.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
  • Evaluated historical, current and forecast data to determine opportunities for development and enhancement.
  • Responsible for all aspects regarding accounts payable within the branch.
  • Responsible for accurate record keeping of cash and daily credit card use.
  • Responsible for all administrative duties within the branch as well as processing of equipment sales and financing.
  • Assist with development of software use to improve branch proficiency and company wide performance standards for other branch administrators within the company.

Member Service Specialist

Marias River Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Shelby, MT
04.2013 - 04.2021

Made changes to identify effective means of building relationships between the cooperative, community and member owners

  • Brought energy efficiency and communication projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project team to bring better efficiency and work flow.
  • Established and cultivated working relationships with businesses and a diverse range of consumers, proving highly effective accountability standards for payment arrangements and collections on delinquent accounts.
  • Provided strong program leadership to improve member relations and drive continuous improvement of project delivery process.
  • Developed slideshows,spreadsheets and other forms of media to present progress to management and board members according to cooperative policies and bi-laws.
  • Researched and campaigned to develop and implement plans for School Safety Programs, Emergency Responder Training and Energy Efficiency Programs
  • Drove member service to a higher priority within the cooperative through effective verbal and written communication, coordination and commitment to fair principals.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bay Materials, LLC
Shelby, MT
09.2010 - 03.2012
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Completed day-to-day financial transactions, including a 15 full time employee payroll.

Service Manager

Wells Fargo Bank
Shelby, MT
04.2006 - 08.2009
  • Hired, trained, developed and monitored performance of bank tellers.
  • Enforced adherence to quality control standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
  • Developed individual teller training programs and monitored daily and monthyl store sales and trends result's.
  • Effectively communicated and analyzed issues with customers to provide satisfactory solutions.
  • Modeled expected customer service standards to promote customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention.
  • Resolved customers issues by providing timely and effective solutions to use as positive learning experience for the teller team.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by listening to complaints and finding appropriate ways to solve problems and identify areas where survey scores could be improved internally.
  • Inventoried teller cash drawers, ordered supplies and performed weekly bank audits to maintain store compliance.
  • Filled in as additional team member on teller lines during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.

International Sales Representative

Delta Airlines
Dallas, TX
03.1997 - 06.2006
  • Worked in an in-coming call center to creating tickets, travel insurance policies and itineraries for passengers needing both international and domestic travel.
  • Acquired detailed knowledge of services, travel rules, ticketing and tariff education and flexible date planning to offer value to travelers needs and expectations.
  • Delivered exceptional service to every passenger through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Processed incoming reservation calls and applied excellent communication techniques to effectively help irate passengers during travel cancellations and emergency life events
  • Received and coordinated feedback from random passenger surveys to improve and maintain best in class customer care.

Education

Travel And Tourism

International Aviation And Travel Academy
Arlington, TX
03.1997

Skills

  • Public relations development
  • Extensive travel industry experience
  • Strong written communicator
  • Experienced leadership skills
  • Proficient in an auditing and budgeting environment
  • Traditional and remote work experiences
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Collections specialist
  • Liaison for community outreach programs, advertising, and implementation
  • Diverse communication and training backgrounds
  • Highly proficient with Excel, Microsoft, and various other computer programs
  • Diverse sales, service, and training background

Accomplishments

  • Adult learning Material development coordinator
  • Chairwomen for Member Service to statewide electric cooperative annual meeting
  • Fine Arts Parents committee Chairwomen
  • Served as girl scout leader for 3 years
  • Shelby Chamber of Commerce committee member
  • Union negotiation team for Marias River Electric Cooperative employees
  • Certified Energy Efficiency Certification
  • Award winning writer for Rural Montana magazine

Timeline

Office Manager

Torgersons, LLC
04.2021 - Current

Member Service Specialist

Marias River Electric Cooperative, Inc.
04.2013 - 04.2021

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bay Materials, LLC
09.2010 - 03.2012

Service Manager

Wells Fargo Bank
04.2006 - 08.2009

International Sales Representative

Delta Airlines
03.1997 - 06.2006

Travel And Tourism

International Aviation And Travel Academy
Jennifer Hagood