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Education
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LaShawn  Craig-Dillard

LaShawn Craig-Dillard

Business Owner / CPR Instructor
Jonesboro,GA

Summary

QUALIFICATIONS OBJECTIVE Diligent Customer Service Professional with extensive experience in teaching CPR techniques to diverse groups. Successfully trained numerous individuals, enhancing workplace safety and emergency preparedness. Demonstrated effective communication and instructional skills, fostering supportive and engaging learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Nicky's Chosen Services, LLC
01.2012 - Current
  • Handling inbound calls
  • Answer calls from customers , guests and members
  • Take payments

CPR Instructor

Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
  • Instructing participants on how to perform CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and basic first aid techniques for emergencies such as choking, bleeding, and burns.
  • Demonstrating CPR and first aid techniques effectively, highlighting key points like proper compression depth, hand placement, and timing.
  • Showing how to assess emergency situations, such as checking for a pulse or signs of breathing.
  • Monitoring students during hands-on practice to ensure they are using correct techniques.
  • Evaluating their performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Issuing CPR certifications upon successful completion of the course.

Customer Service Representative

Rideshare Driver Uber/Lyft
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 07.2020
  • Pick Up and Drop Off: Accepting ride requests, picking up passengers at the specified locations, and driving them to their destinations safely and efficiently.
  • Route Navigation: Using GPS and navigation apps to determine the quickest or most efficient routes while considering traffic conditions and any road closures.
  • Adhering to Traffic Laws: Following all traffic regulations, including speed limits, stop signs, and other local laws to ensure a safe ride for both the driver and passengers.
  • Safe Driving Practices: Practicing defensive driving, avoiding distractions (such as texting), and driving cautiously, particularly in bad weather or high-traffic areas.

Customer Service Representative

Bobby Dodd Institute
College Park, GA
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Answer calls from members who were looking to order Durable Medical Equipment supplies.
  • Resolved member’s issues with missing or delayed supplies.
  • At times, de-escalated angry member calls.

Reservationist

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Utilized reservation software proficiently, ensuring quick response times during high call volumes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Handled challenging situations or dissatisfied customers professionally, resolving issues and retaining business when possible.
  • Proactively communicated potential availability issues or overbooking concerns with management to find solutions before impacting guest experience.

Call Center Representative

Adecco/ FIS Global
Northport, AL
08.2013 - 11.2013
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Respond to client inquiries regarding accounts, products, and procedures in a call center.
  • Used specialized pc based software to transfer funds, place stop payments on checks, perform balance inquiries, set up new accounts, close accounts, and updated and/or change account information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries in a timely manner.

• Completed Certification for Kaiku accounts.

Call Center Representative

Alpine Access
Atlanta, GA
10.2011 - 07.2012
  • Provide membership information ensuring call resolution.
  • Makes independent decisions and work to research and solve problems.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively to callers.
  • Multi-task while on the phone & resolve issues while quickly navigating in all systems to gather/enter correct information.

• Customer Compliment 06/2012

Customer Service

FedEx Call Center
Atlanta, GA
03.2008 - 07.2010
  • Provided customer service to various customers adhering to their needs and requests.
  • Processed scheduled pick ups at business and personal locations.
  • Researched information for current and past due deliveries.
  • Also, processed customers compliments and complaints.
  • Worked closely with other FedEx terminals to help obtain correct and current status of customer’s packages.

• Employee Excellence in Call Quality 2008/2009.
• You’re A Star September 2009 for Excellence in Call Quality for whole call center.
• Selected at times to mentor other employees on call quality.

Customer Service Representative

West Inc
Omaha, NE
09.2005 - 05.2010
  • Received and processed incoming phone calls for dedicated clients, which included obtaining, entering, and verifying customer information.
  • Answering questions, resolving issues, adhering to scripts, and attempting to sell products or make upsells as necessary.
  • Strive to enhance the department's relationship with customers, ensuring the highest quality, responsive service possible is provided.
  • Ensure that calls are processed in strict adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards, as well as any federal laws and regulations.
  • Successfully complete initial classroom and on-the-job training, as well as any new product or on-going training.

Education

Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
2011

Business Administration

AIU
2009

Criminal Justice

AXIA UNIVERSITY
2007

Early Childhood Education

ASHWORTH COLLEGE
2004

Healthcare Services

UNIVESITY OF PHOENIX
2006

Industrial Electronics - Computer Technology

TCI
2003

Computer Science

JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL
09.1989 - 06.1993

Skills

First aid training

Safety protocols

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Emergency medical response

Automated external defibrillator

Classroom instruction

Pediatric life support

Video presentations

First aid and CPR

CPR and AED

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Excellent communication

Supervising students

Small group instruction

Mentoring proficiency

Public speaking

Relationship building

Active listening

Teamwork

Reliability

Classroom management

Effective communication

Professionalism

Lesson plan development

Professional demeanor

Student evaluation

Course lectures

Advising students

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract WorkGig Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off4-day work week

Languages

Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Certification

American Heart Association

  • BLS Instructor Certification
  • Heartsaver

American Red Cross

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certificate r.21
  • Basic Life Support Instructor r.21
  • Head, Neck, MBJI and Splinting Instructor
  • Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application Instructor
  • Babysitter's Training Instructor

Personal Quote

You cannot move ahead if you keep looking to see what is being left behind you!

Timeline

CPR Instructor

Self Employed
02.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Bobby Dodd Institute
08.2019 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Rideshare Driver Uber/Lyft
07.2016 - 07.2020

Reservationist

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
10.2015 - 03.2018

Call Center Representative

Adecco/ FIS Global
08.2013 - 11.2013

Customer Service Representative

Nicky's Chosen Services, LLC
01.2012 - Current

Call Center Representative

Alpine Access
10.2011 - 07.2012

Customer Service

FedEx Call Center
03.2008 - 07.2010

Customer Service Representative

West Inc
09.2005 - 05.2010

Computer Science

JAMAICA HIGH SCHOOL
09.1989 - 06.1993

Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

Business Administration

AIU

Criminal Justice

AXIA UNIVERSITY

Early Childhood Education

ASHWORTH COLLEGE

Healthcare Services

UNIVESITY OF PHOENIX

Industrial Electronics - Computer Technology

TCI
LaShawn Craig-DillardBusiness Owner / CPR Instructor