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Work History
Education
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Summary Of Qualifications
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Leslie Teel

Mount Airy,NC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Savvy expert experienced in troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues in customer-focused environments. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard operating systems, networking protocols and technical support procedures. Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical problems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Support and Sales

Renfro Corporation
04.2019 - Current
  • Assists and acts as a liaison to the lead brand customer service representative, provide product/account service information and resolve any emerging problems that our rep/customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • This includes individual stores/customers, while servicing rep groups and their customer accounts
  • Assisting to compile, check and manually place orders
  • Establishes new accounts by research, organization of required documents and reaching out and completing follow up communication
  • Trained and overseen new team members offering current knowledge, motivate and stimulating others to achieve goals and day to day responsibilities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined customer service processes for improved efficiency and reduced response times.
  • Increased customer retention with proactive communication and personalized solutions.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals and provide exceptional support to customers.
  • Mentored new hires, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional growth.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
  • Provided ongoing support to customers, answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating returns or exchanges as needed.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively and focusing on quality interactions with customers.
  • Contributed to company growth by upselling products or services when appropriate during customer interactions.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, documenting concerns, resolutions, and any necessary follow-up actions.
  • Strived for continuous improvement through self-assessment of skills and seeking opportunities for further training or development within the role.
  • Worked closely with other departments when necessary to ensure seamless coordination of efforts related to customer inquiries or concerns.

Manager and Waitress

Gondola Italian Restaurant
10.2015 - Current


  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes as a managerial role and while waiting on customers.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Compile and issue weekly schedules for all wait staff, hosts and cashiers.

Payroll/Account Clerk

Pike Electric Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Retrieving timesheets from servers for approximately 35 to 45 individuals
  • Review each employees daily working, non-working hours, travel, admin and vacation hours
  • Contact supervisors and employees if there are any discrepancies in payroll by phone and email
  • Assigned to the state of Florida to receive invoices from seven major companies to review and approve
  • After approving invoices; they are logged on a master list and also in companies individual file
  • After accumulating numerous invoices proceed to bill companies
  • Multi-tasking on weekly assignments
  • To complete these tasks work closely with co-workers and customers
  • Learned to work with multiple computer systems and monitors to be able to access information quickly upon request and update multiple servers at the same time.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations.

Front Desk Support

Cana Dental Center
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Assisted secretary and administrative assistant
  • Answered multi-line phone system, providing caring customer service to patients
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments; incorporated a call list to fill cancellations
  • Knowledgeable and capable to navigate through c.w.practiceworks 7.4 medical software
  • Submitted pre-requests to insurance companies; filed the replies of all requests
  • Posted payments, in office, over the phones
  • Entered single and bulk insurance payments
  • Competent in multiple filing systems.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Improved office organization by implementing effective filing systems and document management practices.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining client confidentiality at all times.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.

Waitress/Cashier

Silver Moon Diner
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Provides exceptional customer service
  • Competent and trustworthy cash register and daily deposits
  • Communicates well with co-workers and management.

Licensed Insurance Sales and Account Representative

State Farm Insurance
06.2008 - 06.2013
  • Handled high call volume and greeting incoming policyholders
  • Scheduled appointments with new and current clients to review and sell additional policies
  • Filed auto and home claims for policyholders
  • Inspected homes for approval for new policies
  • Completed office inventory and ordered supplies
  • Received and processed payments for policy premiums
  • Bank loan specialist
  • Balanced daily deposits.
  • Processed client payments and updated accounts.
  • Supported customer satisfaction through regular follow-up and communication.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings through proactive and actionable resolutions to questions, concerns, or challenges.
  • Analyzed accounts for delinquencies and other ongoing issues.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex financial and legal processes to reduce risks.
  • Implemented strategies for upselling and cross-selling products, resulting in increased revenue from existing customers.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, securing favorable terms that led to increased profit margins.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.

Education

Medical Office Administration -

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC

Skills

  • Complaint Handling
  • Process Improvement
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Account Administration
  • Written Communication
  • Computer Literacy
  • Customer Retention

Summary Of Qualifications

  • 13 years of administrative office support.
  • Customer service experience serving 80 specialty retail reps.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience with processing payroll and invoicing for multiple companies.
  • Diligent in researching and obtaining timelines, details, and facts to complete and assist with questions, compiling and completion of documents and requested tasks.
  • Self-motivated with eagerness to complete daily responsibilities in a timely manner with accuracy.
  • Confident in correspondence and document handling.
  • Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills.

Professional Experience

  • Customer Service Support of Sales, Renfro Corporation, Mount Airy and Winston Salem, NC, 04/2019, Present, Assists and acts as a liaison to the lead brand customer service representative, provide product/account service information and resolve any emerging problems that our rep/customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency., Organize, prioritize emails, phone calls, and daily responsibilities. Addressing each matter, person/company with knowledge, high regard and merit., Offer sales and account assistance to over 80 individual accounts from the east to west coast. This includes individual stores/customers, while servicing rep groups and their customer accounts., Assisting to compile, check and manually place orders. Establishes new accounts by research, organization of required documents and reaching out and completing follow up communication., Trained and overseen new team members offering current knowledge, motivate and stimulating others to achieve goals and day to day responsibilities.
  • Waitress/Host/Cashier, Gondola Italian Restaurant, Mount Airy, NC, 10/2015, 03/2019, Opening and closing responsibilities., Trustworthy in making change orders; receiving cash and credit card payments., Stock and food preparations., Greeting and serving patrons with respect and exceptional customer service., Competent in the company computer system.
  • Payroll/Account Clerk, Pike Electric Inc., Mount Airy, NC, 06/2016, 06/2018, Retrieving timesheets from servers for approximately 35 to 45 individuals. Review each employees daily working, non-working hours, travel, admin and vacation hours., Contact supervisors and employees if there are any discrepancies in payroll by phone and email., Assigned to the state of Florida to receive invoices from seven major companies to review and approve., After approving invoices; they are logged on a master list and also in companies individual file. After accumulating numerous invoices proceed to bill companies., Multi-tasking on weekly assignments. To complete these tasks work closely with co-workers and customers., Learned to work with multiple computer systems and monitors to be able to access information quickly upon request and update multiple servers at the same time.
  • Front Desk Support, Cana Dental Center, Cana, VA, 01/2016, 02/2016, Assisted secretary and administrative assistant., Answered multi-line phone system, providing caring customer service to patients., Scheduled and confirmed appointments; incorporated a call list to fill cancellations., Knowledgeable and capable to navigate through c.w.practiceworks 7.4 medical software., Submitted pre-requests to insurance companies; filed the replies of all requests., Posted payments, in office, over the phones. Entered single and bulk insurance payments., Competent in multiple filing systems.
  • Waitress/Cashier, Silver Moon Diner, Middle River, MD, 02/2014, 02/2015, Provides exceptional customer service., Competent and trustworthy cash register and daily deposits., Communicates well with co-workers and management.
  • Licensed Insurance Sales and Account Representative, State Farm Insurance, Mount Airy, NC, 06/2008, 06/2013, Handled high call volume and greeting incoming policyholders., Scheduled appointments with new and current clients to review and sell additional policies., Filed auto and home claims for policyholders., Inspected homes for approval for new policies., Completed office inventory and ordered supplies., Received and processed payments for policy premiums., Bank loan specialist., Balanced daily deposits.

Career Objective

Driven Administrative Assistant seeking a position in a professional office setting where I will be able to demonstrate caring interpersonal skills, administrative office support skills, and customer service.

Timeline

Customer Service Support and Sales

Renfro Corporation
04.2019 - Current

Payroll/Account Clerk

Pike Electric Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2018

Front Desk Support

Cana Dental Center
01.2016 - 02.2016

Manager and Waitress

Gondola Italian Restaurant
10.2015 - Current

Waitress/Cashier

Silver Moon Diner
02.2014 - 02.2015

Licensed Insurance Sales and Account Representative

State Farm Insurance
06.2008 - 06.2013

Medical Office Administration -

Surry Community College
Leslie Teel