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Lortou Browne

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Over 10 years of combined experience in the financial, automotive, physical security and technology industries delivering effective customer service and system/organizational improvements. A member of the United States Navy with a Secret security clearance that has a unique blend of managerial and hands-on experience. Demonstrated ability to train and lead others to perform productively. Comfortable in fast-paced, high-stress environments requiring attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines within changing priorities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Honors Coordinator/DTS & NROWS Clerk/APC

United States Navy
Baltimore, MD
12.2015 - 09.2018
  • Successfully coordinated & scheduled 818 military funeral services for 3,272 man hours resulting in the most completed services in the Naval District
    Washington (NDW) Region.
  • Provided on and offsite funeral honors service training for 108 Active Duty & Reserve members for 145 man hours. 
  • Supervised 54 fully qualified honor guard team members.
  • Prepared monthly reports for the Command Triad (leadership).
  • Managed 950 Reserve Component accounts ensuring Sailors maintain mobilization readiness and annual training.
  • Processed over 1000 travel vouchers for Sailors totally in more than $1.5 million in liquidated funds.
  • Monitored and controlled access into installation by verifying identification of authorized personnel. 
  • Operated and ensured the proper administration control of equipment designed for management of property, deliveries, packages, and controlled/prohibited items.
  • Conducted physical security checks using anti-terrorism and force protection measures ensuring the installation's utmost safety.

Bike Patrol Officer

New Age Protection Inc.
Springfield, VA
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property, inspecting buildings and access points.
  • Aided in the prevention of vandalism, theft, malicious mischief, trespass of facilities.
  • Reported any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions and provided written reports covering all incidents at the end of each to shift.
  • Maintained a secure environment ensuring public safety while on patrol.

Accounting Assistant II

Baltimore City Department of Finance
Baltimore, MD
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Prepared financial statements and reports that assessed debt owed to the City of Baltimore as per standard accounting procedure.
  • Engaged vendors, departmental personnel, grant recipients and others to obtain and provide information and resolve disagreements.
  • Reconciled and maintained records, ledgers, and journals that lead to decreased debt owed to the city by 33%.
  • Assisted the City of Baltimore's Bureau of Revenue Collections Department with processing account receivable payments. 
  • Conducted data analysis to identified outstanding debt owed to the City of Baltimore.

Internet Sales Consultant

Jim Coleman & Antwerpen Hyundai
Clarksville, MD
08.2008 - 05.2013
  • Managed over 750 client accounts, updated customer database using iMagic Lab (CRM) and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Researched and created reports identifying market sales trends which led to 15% overall sales increase.
  • Remedied customer challenges by providing relevant products and services.

Cruise Consultant

The Cruise Web Inc.
Calverton, MD
11.2011 - 09.2012
  • Managed customer accounts and payments using Salesforce.
  • Delivered high customer services by resolving customer issues quickly and efficiently. 
  • Fielded an average of 100 customer service calls per day that lead to a 95% customer retention and satisfaction rates.

Software Upgrade Coordinator/Specialist

MICROS Systems Inc./Verso Tech. Inc.
Columbia, MD
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Collaborated with team members to create and integrate high availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
  • Performed remote software installations/upgrades using Microsoft Remote Access Server (pcAnywhere).
  • Provided efficient solutions using upgrade checklist to ensure compliance with standard operating procedure.

Education

Machinist Mate "A" School - Engineering

Naval Station Great Lakes
2015

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery College - Rockville
2006

Skills

  • Time management
  • File/records maintenance
  • Multi-task management
  • Effective problem solving
  • Reports generation and analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite/CRM Software 
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training and development

Skills

  • Time management
  • File/records maintenance
  • Multi-task management
  • Effective problem solving
  • Reports generation and analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite/CRM Software 
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training and development

Affiliations

  • National Defense Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
  • Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
  • Good Conduct Medal 
  • Letter of Commendation
  • NOSC Baltimore Blue Jacket Sailor of the 2nd Quarter 
  • Marksman 9mm Pistol Ribbon

Timeline

Funeral Honors Coordinator/DTS & NROWS Clerk/APC

United States Navy
12.2015 - 09.2018

Bike Patrol Officer

New Age Protection Inc.
07.2015 - 11.2015

Accounting Assistant II

Baltimore City Department of Finance
06.2014 - 01.2015

Cruise Consultant

The Cruise Web Inc.
11.2011 - 09.2012

Internet Sales Consultant

Jim Coleman & Antwerpen Hyundai
08.2008 - 05.2013

Software Upgrade Coordinator/Specialist

MICROS Systems Inc./Verso Tech. Inc.
10.2006 - 04.2007

Machinist Mate "A" School - Engineering

Naval Station Great Lakes

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery College - Rockville