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John Lingle

Cincinnati

Summary

Dynamic Senior Technical Service Representative with extensive experience at Customer Engineering Services, excelling in hardware configuration and customer communication. Proven track record in building strong relationships and resolving complex issues, ensuring service level agreements are met. Adept at problem-solving and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Service Representative

Customer Engineering Services
2014.06 - Current

Primarily responsible for the service/maintenance of various printers, electronic, medical, and IT equipment in the retail, business and medical environments in PA, OH, KY, and IN.

  • Possess a strong knowledge and experience with IT networking components / IT connectivity, networking communication.
  • Work with team leads to resolve conflict and poor time management.
  • Work with store managers, team managers and 3rd party contracts to complete project on time.
  • Service Synergy Medical
  • Service Vecna Equipment at VA hospitals through central OH, KY and IN.
  • Hyko service specialist

Assistant Buyer

Your Building Centers
2012.07 - 2014.05
  • Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Ran a daily order report for each of the 13 YBC stores to review items needing to be replenished.
  • Create order entries and send to designated vendors.
  • Set minimum and maximum inventory levels for new and existing items pertaining to changes in sales volume.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.

Purchasing Manager

Hilex Poly Co LLC
2009.08 - 2011.09
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Compiled a monthly standard price comparison report and justified price variances for reorder.
  • Collaborated with new vendors; negotiated payment terms and volume pricing.
  • Arranged shipping for items requiring repair.
  • Attended daily production meetings to prioritize events pertaining to the manufacturing process.

Delivery and Services Manager

Intuitive Control Systems
2004.05 - 2009.01
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Managed warehouse inventory control; production order processing; reviewing, filling and shipping orders.
  • Handled RMA's for customers.
  • Served as company trade show representative when needed and managed setup of trade show equipment.
  • Worked with Macola and e-synergy software.
  • Maintained demo inventory and set up test drive programs for potential clients.

Transportation / Customer Service and Sales Mgr

Harpsters of Philipsburg
2002.10 - 2004.05
  • Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Established customer/dealer accounts and provided customer service including preparing orders, answering questions or complaints, and mailing catalogs and product information.
  • Assisted main office with general administrative duties.
  • Served as company trade show representative when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
1986-06

Skills

  • Service level agreements
  • Hardware configuration
  • Software installation
  • Customer communication
  • Build customer relationships
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Senior Technical Service Representative

Customer Engineering Services
2014.06 - Current

Assistant Buyer

Your Building Centers
2012.07 - 2014.05

Purchasing Manager

Hilex Poly Co LLC
2009.08 - 2011.09

Delivery and Services Manager

Intuitive Control Systems
2004.05 - 2009.01

Transportation / Customer Service and Sales Mgr

Harpsters of Philipsburg
2002.10 - 2004.05

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University
John Lingle