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Jessica Simons

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

I am looking for a great professional environment to apply my knowledge and skills. I am very much a people person. I enjoy collaborating with others, yet I am confident in self management as well.

I look forward to bringing an upbeat and positive attitude to my workspace and those around me.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Service BDC Representative

Banister Nissan Of Chesapeake
11.2022 - Current
  • Achieved high level of customer service by assisting customers and assessing needs.
  • Assisted in resolving customer issues by competently responding to both internal and external customer requests.
  • Answered incoming customer calls to solve problems, enter orders and complete follow-up procedures.
  • Set up appointments with interested customers according to schedule availability.
  • Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic and payment information in system.
  • Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
  • Coordinated logistics between sales teams and service teams to meet customer needs and expectations.
  • Tracked calls, appointments set, appointments shown, sales and follow up.

Sales Representative

Banister Nissan Of Chesapeake
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
  • Automated contact management system, resulting in better client organization and goal alignment.

Realtor

The Real Estate Group
10.2021 - 03.2022

Licensed real estate agent in Virginia with Realtor designation.

Volunteer

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
  • Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
  • Worked directly with the owners to meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Simultaneously ran several areas and events, coordinating the ranches overall needs successfully.

Housekeeping

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites NAS Fallon
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Certified housekeeper for Navy Lodging.
  • Maintained time management and professionalism to keep all assigned rooms up to certified standards.
  • Well versed in interacting with different branches and ranks to accommodate service members and their families.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.

Corrections Officer

Taft Correctional Institute
07.2012 - 10.2012
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.

Recreation Specialist

Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
04.2010 - 07.2012
  • Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to meet program expectations.
  • Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
  • Coordinated and supervised events and facilitated scheduled activities.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures for multiple areas.
  • Tracked program spending and attendance to produce monthly reports for program directors.
  • Managed timesheets for recreation inmates to ensure proper payment.
  • Coordinated safety planning and implementation for up to 200 inmates.
  • Performed program financial administration, reporting and documentation functions.
  • Supervised athletic programs, music programs, ceramics, leather shop, photography, art, quilting, requisitions for supplies, dorm cleanliness competitions, inmate payroll, program and project supervision as well as daily logs.

Military Police

Army National Gaurd
04.2004 - 04.2010
  • Honorable discharge as a Sergeant.
  • Responsible for the leadership and welfare of soldiers as squad leader and other leadership roles.
  • Responsible for urinalysis drug screenings including obtaining certified training to maintain legal standards, organization and unit goals.
  • Lead physical fitness training often.
  • 1 combat tour in Iraq.
  • Several DETs including The Border Mission in southern California and operations in Italy.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Provided flight line security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
  • Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
  • Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
  • Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness, commanding oversight and maintenance off tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
  • Implemented established protocols, upholding all safety standards through project completion.
  • Implemented emergency issue resolutions to save time and maintain efficiency in response to diverse issues.
  • Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property.
  • Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed Warrior Leadership Course and Advanced Leadership courses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
08.2021

Associate of Arts - Real Estate

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
02.2020

Skills

  • Client Correspondence
  • Service Assistance
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Telecommunications
  • Administrative Support
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Organizational Systems
  • Serve Customers
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Office Support
  • Making Appointments
  • Customer Care
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Service BDC Representative

Banister Nissan Of Chesapeake
11.2022 - Current

Sales Representative

Banister Nissan Of Chesapeake
05.2022 - 11.2022

Realtor

The Real Estate Group
10.2021 - 03.2022

Volunteer

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
10.2020 - 12.2020

Housekeeping

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites NAS Fallon
01.2013 - 06.2013

Corrections Officer

Taft Correctional Institute
07.2012 - 10.2012

Recreation Specialist

Management And Training Corporation, Correctional Facility
04.2010 - 07.2012

Military Police

Army National Gaurd
04.2004 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Management

American Public University System

Associate of Arts - Real Estate

American Public University System
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