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Kathryn Parks

Ennis,Texas, USA

Summary

Knowledgeable background using the ACE application, nearing four years experience with ACE, and over one year using the new web based ACE application. I currently work in the Beta test environment, and I work closely with IT professionals to problem solve the application. Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and foster productive team environment.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.


Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Coordinator

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth International
01.2007 - Current

Provides assistance with passenger check-in. Interprets government rules and requirements for domestic and international travel. Meets and dispatches aircraft within established times Provides assistance to distressed passengers and customers Protects company property and revenue Provides for safe travel Possesses the physical ability and dexterity to use motor skills to perform various job-related tasks Uses organizational skills to perform multiple tasks within a limited time period Is self-motivated and requires minimal supervision Responds and assists during security and emergency situations Follows internal/external policies and procedures May be required to drive and operate air stairs up to various types of aircraft in order to enplane and deplane passengers Responsible for the overall performance within work area and may be required to lead and direct the work of other employees May be required to perform Passenger Operation Control functions including air to ground communication as well as Tower functions

  • Reason For Leaving: Promotion to Customer Service Coordinator at DFW
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent

American Airlines-Dallas Love Field Airport
06.2006 - 01.2007
  • Issue, reissue and refund passenger tickets Book, ticket and confirm flight reservations Rebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: Promotion to Customer Service Coordinator at DFW
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent

American Airlines-Detroit Metro International Airport
10.1992 - 07.2006
  • Issue, reissue and refund passenger tickets Book, ticket and confirm flight reservations Rebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: Husbands job transfer home to Texas
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent Ticket Counter, Gates and Baggage Service

American Airlines-Greensboro, NC
01.1991 - 10.1992
  • Issue, reissue and refund passenger tickets Book, ticket and confirm flight reservations Rebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: Husbands job transfer to Texas
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent Gates

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth Departure Gates
07.1988 - 01.1991
  • Issue, reissue and refund passeRebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: Husbands job transfer to Michigan
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent-Ticket Counter

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth-Ticket Counter
07.1985 - 07.1988
  • Issue, reissue and refund passenger tickets Book, ticket and confirm flight reservations Rebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: Transfer to gates
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Customer Service Agent-Ticket Counter

American Airlines-Houston Hobby Temporary Duty Assignment
06.1985 - 07.1985
  • Issue, reissue and refund passenger tickets Book, ticket and confirm flight reservations Rebook passengers on oversold flights and during irregular operations Perform passenger check-in and passenger seat assignment (except curbside), rectify oversold seat assignments, and issue upgrades Issue vouchers and/or coordinate with contractors for passenger hotel accommodations, meals and transportation; coordinate refuel and refresh Perform passenger boarding, including ticket lift and/or boarding pass lift/verification Operate gate reader/scanner and associated duties to include pre-boarding, monitoring/checking carryon baggage and exit row criteria Operate jetways/bridges for purposes of boarding and deplaning passengers Make boarding and departure gate announcements Deliver domestic/international flight documents Perform passenger service flight close-out procedures Accept, check and tag passengers’ baggage at resolution centers, full-service ticket counters, and first class ticket counters Maintain timeline of flight boarding process Perform customer service on the job training Process and complete credit card baggage transactions at kiosks in the ticket counter area and activation stations Assist passengers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing at ticket counters Queue lines at ticket counter kiosks and ticket counters Clear/verify international documents at kiosk in the ticket counter area and activation stations Accept and activate passengers’ self-tagged bags at activation stations Assist customers needing special assistance or in-station; assist boarding, deplaning and transporting non-ambulatory passengers, special assist passengers, and/or unaccompanied minors Perform customer service work associated with handling regional flights and contractor/ground handling agreements or contracts Have regular and predictable attendance on site, including satisfying any mandatory overtime requirements. Respond and assist during security and/or emergency situations Provide connecting passengers with gate information Provide quality customer service in a professional manner and in accordance with American’s guidelines. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Complete job-relevant trainings Adhere to government regulations (e.g. DOT, FAA, TSA) Use multiple internal resources/systems including during customer interactions Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Reason For Leaving: TDY ended, return to base
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Reservations Agent

American Airlines-Southern Reservations Office
03.1982 - 06.1985
  • Apply sales techniques, while providing scheduling, fare and flight information to our customers in a manner that meets the basic training and normal call guidelines Representatives are cross-trained to process domestic/international sales calls, including Aadvantage products Must display a high level of professionalism, friendliness and composure when dealing with customer including the ability to interpret and resolve customer needs In addition, the sales and service representatives respond to caller inquiries in our non-airline related ventures as call volumes dictate All functions are performed within certain time constraints that are based on the average talk and work times of fellow employees.
  • Reason For Leaving: Transfer to Airport
  • Employment Gap Explanation: None

Education

ND - No Degree - Other

Texas A & M University
05.1980

Skills

  • Documentation skills
  • Complaint handling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Microsoft outlook, word, and Excel
  • Customer focused
  • Work prioritization
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent time management
  • Decision-making
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Deadline oriented

Accomplishments

Recipient of the 2022 American Airlines Chairman's Award, nominated by the ACE Team, led by Robert Cato, and my DFW Customer Service Manager, Brenda Powell.


Recipient of the 2025 One-DFW award: "In grateful recognition of service to the customers of DFW Airport".

Certification

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Languages

Language: English
Speaking Proficiency: Native
Reading Proficiency: No Selection
Writing Proficiency: No Selection
Ability To Translate: No Selection

Relocation

  • Willing To Relocate: No
  • Location Desired

Timeline

Customer Service Coordinator

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth International
01.2007 - Current

Customer Service Agent

American Airlines-Dallas Love Field Airport
06.2006 - 01.2007

Customer Service Agent

American Airlines-Detroit Metro International Airport
10.1992 - 07.2006

Customer Service Agent Ticket Counter, Gates and Baggage Service

American Airlines-Greensboro, NC
01.1991 - 10.1992

Customer Service Agent Gates

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth Departure Gates
07.1988 - 01.1991

Customer Service Agent-Ticket Counter

American Airlines-Dallas/Ft.Worth-Ticket Counter
07.1985 - 07.1988

Customer Service Agent-Ticket Counter

American Airlines-Houston Hobby Temporary Duty Assignment
06.1985 - 07.1985

Reservations Agent

American Airlines-Southern Reservations Office
03.1982 - 06.1985

ND - No Degree - Other

Texas A & M University