Overview
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Kera Dinkins

Kera Dinkins

Atlanta,GA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Success Manager

AARP Services
Riverdale, GA
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
  • Managed successful negotiation of long-term contract renewals with franchise owners and sales affiliates.
  • Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.

SR Apple Developer Analyst

Apple
Cupertino, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Proficient with Mac and AD IOS Systems.
  • Tested applications prior to final review to verify issue resolution.
  • Successfully integrated push notifications into apps, bolstering user engagement.
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate software errors and inefficiencies.
  • Walked clients and internal staff through troubleshooting steps to resolve common software issues.
  • Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
  • Coordinated with project management staff on database development timelines and project scope.

System Administrator

TRY Freight
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Scheduled and tracked movements of owned and rented equipment.
  • Served as mediator when appropriate to settle conflicts and discrepancies between field personnel and management.
  • Assessed regulatory and operational risks for escalation to management.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
  • Responded to over 80 daily caller requests with information about assistance and timeframes.
  • Completed reports detailing network and systems performance, costs and downtime issues.

Geek Squad- Technical Lead

Best Buy
Douglasville, GA
03.2011 - 08.2014
  • Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing educational expertise on technical concepts and internal software diagnostics.
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
  • Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance.
  • Oversaw project budgets, milestones and team performance.
  • Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet requirements.
  • Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
08.2015

Highschool Diploma -

Morrow High School-Elite Scholars Academy
Morrow, GA
2009

Skills

  • Customer Retention
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Helpdesk Operations
  • Analytical and Methodical
  • System Optimization
  • Bug Fixes
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Promotions and Marketing Strategies
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Project Implementation
  • Startup and Shutdown Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Support
  • Virus Protection
  • Data Backups
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Security Needs Assessment
  • Controls Recordkeeping
  • Technical Analysis
  • Problem Analysis
  • Computer Operating Systems
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Service Quality
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Stack Development
  • Product Selection and Upselling
  • Onsite Evaluations
  • Energy Conservation
  • Customer Communication
  • Competitor Knowledge and Analysis
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cisco IOS

Timeline

SR Apple Developer Analyst

Apple
03.2018 - Current

Customer Success Manager

AARP Services
11.2017 - 11.2020

System Administrator

TRY Freight
10.2014 - 05.2017

Geek Squad- Technical Lead

Best Buy
03.2011 - 08.2014

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Fort Valley State University

Highschool Diploma -

Morrow High School-Elite Scholars Academy
Kera Dinkins