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Melanie Cummings

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Take Charge America
2016.07 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Insurance Sales/Front Desk Receptionist

State Farm Insurance Inc
2014.08 - 2016.06
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.

Call Center Representative

Barrett Jackson
2010.01 - 2014.05
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.

Unemployed

Unemployed In Phoenix
2007.06 - 2009.12
  • Due to the economy, I had a difficult time switching careers and was unemployed for a period of time. I did have little part time jobs during this time but nothing significant.

High School Social Studies & ESL Teacher

Elkins High School
2006.08 - 2007.06
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Tested new students, monitored progress, assisted with transition to regular classes upon showing proper proficiency.
  • Aligned groups to establish clear vision providing higher quality of service.

High School Teacher

Richard Milburn Academy
2003.09 - 2006.07
  • Managed ESL students with testing and ensuring that all teachers on campus were certified by training them.
  • Cross-analyzed staff functions with client need to facilitate a more efficient delivery enabling the growth of client base.
  • Enhanced customer service through management of client outreach.
  • Helped establish new center through recruitment and training.

Elementary Teacher

Richey Elementary
1997.08 - 2000.05
  • Taught first and fourth grade students and worked as a Reading Specialist for the fourth grade students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
05.1997

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Documentation
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Problem-Solving Abilities

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Take Charge America
2016.07 - Current

Insurance Sales/Front Desk Receptionist

State Farm Insurance Inc
2014.08 - 2016.06

Call Center Representative

Barrett Jackson
2010.01 - 2014.05

Unemployed

Unemployed In Phoenix
2007.06 - 2009.12

High School Social Studies & ESL Teacher

Elkins High School
2006.08 - 2007.06

High School Teacher

Richard Milburn Academy
2003.09 - 2006.07

Elementary Teacher

Richey Elementary
1997.08 - 2000.05

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Melanie Cummings