Communications major seeking challenging role with an opportunity to utilize my customer service experience and strong communication skills. Goal oriented, driven, optimistic, and eager to learn and meet company objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pest Control Technician
Town and Country Pest Solutions
10.2023 - Current
Performed inspections of customer premises to assess pest infestations and determine appropriate treatments.
Conducted interior and exterior applications of insecticides, and other products.
Identified potential entry points for pests and sealed them off.
Educated customers on proper sanitation practices to help prevent future infestations of pests.
Provided guidance on services offered, pricing plans, and other related information..
Conducted outbound calls to existing clients to promote company's products and services.
Refined and demonstrated excellent listening skills, asked probing questions, understood concerns and overcame objections.
Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
Consistently exceeded call speed, accuracy and volume benchmarks on consistent basis.
Nanny
Private Family Client
05.2022 - 01.2023
Responsible for providing appropriate care and supervision of children ages newborn - 14 years
Plan and facilitate fun exploratory activities including play, and educational exercises for each child's age and developmental needs
Manage children schedules, including planning of activities and transportation to and from appointments
Intervene during strong disagreements, establishing open and safe environment for communication
Communicate with parents on day-to-day activities, and share feedback on any needs their children may have.
Administrative Assistant
New Testament Christian Church
05.2021 - 05.2022
Provided ongoing administrative support to Senior Pastoral staff and program leaders
Responsible for coordinating appointments, events, and deliveries across multiple groups
Developed monthly bulletin, composed, edited and distributed communications with job related software
Served as primary point of contact for incoming phone calls and emails, addressing general inquiries and delegating complex requests to appropriate staff members
Maintained inventory, placed orders, and picked up supplies.
Communications Intern/Event Planner
New Testament Christian Church
08.2021 - 12.2021
Planned and executed multiple private events
Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events
Communicated with vendors and service providers, building relationships, and securing discount commitments on event services
Developed and implemented marketing campaign, to include flyers, emails, website updates and social media advertisements
Orchestrated event flow, greeting and directing attendees during all events
Operated within budget guidelines, exceeding goals averaging over 5% in budget savings.
Admissions Intern
Houghton College
11.2019 - 05.2021
Lead groups of prospective students and guests on tour throughout campus facilities, engaging them with historical facts and standout achievements of the college
Acted as a resource, provided guidance on enrollment process, answered questions, and addressed concerns for potential students and their parents
Completed various administrative tasks
Participated in staff meetings serving as a voice for prospective students
Assisted with preparation for admissions and tour presentations.
Shift Supervisor
Salvatore's Pizza
06.2016 - 02.2021
Met all customer call and order guidelines including handle time, service levels and productivity
Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to resolve customer complaints in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner
Trained and mentored both front and back of house staff members on company operations and job duties
Lead and supervised team members to ensure shift goals were met in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Monitored staff performance with a focus on delivering great customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Houghton College
Skills
Excellent Communicator
Ability to Plan and Prioritize
Active Listener and Collaborator
High Emotional Intelligence
Motivated & Results Driven
Proficient in PC Operating Systems
Dependable and Responsible
Service Sales
Activities
Sophomore Leadership Conference Nominee (2020)
Midfielder for Houghton Field Hockey Team (2018 - 2021)
New York State Champion - Cake Decorating Skills USA (2018)
Loan Specialist/Senior Team Leader at RP Professionals Services LLC / SBA ContractorLoan Specialist/Senior Team Leader at RP Professionals Services LLC / SBA Contractor