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Mary Ann Lawrence

Boston,MA

Summary

An organized and dependable candidate seeking a part-time/full-time Customer Service or Concierge position that offers challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills I'm dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Corporate Culture

Grand Circle Travel
Boston, MA
05.2017 - 09.2022
  • Created and implemented monthly and ad hoc employee events that enhanced corporate culture for over 500 employees
  • Maintained and oversaw all corporate cultural and events on-site and off-site
  • Focused on the company's core values: Risk-Taking, Open and Courageous Communication, Thriving in Change, Teamwork, Quality & Speed
  • Planned, prepared, and executed monthly corporate meetings for Boston and Regional employees
  • Managed and reconciled event calendar and budgets year over year
  • Created community service calendars for 35-40 events per year

Front of House Usher Supervisor

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, Massachusetts
02.1996 - 03.2020


  • Supervised staff of 25-30 per concert through motivational coaching and effective training for all new hires for service techniques
  • Lead daily meetings, instructing ushers on the event's program and procedures
  • Emphasized patrons satisfaction during pre-concert departmental meetings and focused on continuous improvement
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet patrons expectations
  • Resolved patrons complaints while maintaining positive customer environment
  • Trained and oversaw ushers, outlining duties, house rules and expectations
  • Properly addressed ushers conflicts or misconducts post concert meeting

Front Desk Receptionist

Grand Circle Travel
Boston, United States
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Greeted all vendors, visitors, and candidates arriving at the Front Desk
  • Engaged all guests and candidates in pleasant conversations while waiting
  • Answered phones and responded to inquiries and transferred calls to proper departments and personnel receiving at least 75 calls per day
  • Maintained employee and departmental phone directories for all employees
  • Created employee badges for all new hires and replacement badges for employees
  • Removed badge access for voluntary and non-voluntary terminated employees as directed
  • Maintained security by following procedures, monitored visitors' logbooks, and issued visitors temporary badge access.

Customer Service Associate -Travel Department

Grand Circle Travel
Boston, United States
11.2004 - 05.2015

Customer Service Supervisor - May 2007- Aug 2015

  • Managed 20-25 In-bound Customer Service Agent
  • Provided thorough and effective training skills to direct reports via weekly one-on-one meetings
  • Monitored direct report calls and provided feedback and support
  • Received, understood, and proactively responded to directions from managers and other company personnel

Customer Service In-bound Service Agent - Nov 2004 - May 2007

  • Answered inbound calls from prospects and loyalty travelers
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies
  • Focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products
  • Met and maintained individual monthly metrics

Education

Associate - Business Administration

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
09.1967

High School Diploma -

H.T. Singleton High School
Morgan,GA
06.1965

Skills

  • People Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Computer skills, windows, ms office, excel
  • Outstanding customer service skills, including ability to organize and follow-up

Timeline

VP Corporate Culture

Grand Circle Travel
05.2017 - 09.2022

Front Desk Receptionist

Grand Circle Travel
08.2015 - 05.2017

Customer Service Associate -Travel Department

Grand Circle Travel
11.2004 - 05.2015

Front of House Usher Supervisor

Boston Symphony Orchestra
02.1996 - 03.2020

Associate - Business Administration

Albany Technical College

High School Diploma -

H.T. Singleton High School
Mary Ann Lawrence