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Michelle Van Valkenburg

Bedford,NH

Summary

Dynamic Inspections and Service Supervisor with a strong background in managing teams and driving service excellence. Expertise in training, performance auditing, and resolving customer concerns, leading to improved service delivery and operational efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Inspections and Service Supervisor

JCI
12.2013 - Current

Supervise inspectors in performing routine inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance of company product line, as well as similar competitive product line inspections.


Provide specialized training and direction to inspectors and trainees. Required to audit the service delivery and review performance of inspection teams.


Drive customer satisfaction, supervising a team of technicians, working with service sales reps and administrators to support the district’s service customers.


Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while quickly resolving customer complaints concerning service and collection issues thereby minimizing customer concerns and enhancing customer relations.

Distribution Manager

Scooter Store
08.2010 - 01.2012
  • Streamlined distribution processes to enhance efficiency and reduce delivery times.
  • Led team in implementing inventory management systems, improving order accuracy.
  • Managed a staff of Service Technicians and Scheduling Coordinator
  • Sold products to walk in customers
  • Handled customer concerns and needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Covered Southern New England territory
  • Handled inspections by CMS and other government entities.

Operation Area Manager

Alcatel Lucent
12.1999 - 09.2009
  • Led installation team to optimize operational efficiency across all New England and Upstate NY.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction .
  • Managed budget allocations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource optimization.
  • .Worked with cross functional teams and union leadership to ensure seamless execution of projects and on time delivery.


Senior Air Director (Capt.)

USMC
10.1994 - 01.2000
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational readiness and mission success.
  • Developed training programs to improve staff performance and capability in diverse environments.
  • Streamlined processes for resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of materials and personnel.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to minimize operational hazards and ensure safety compliance.

Education

Master of Science - Management

National University
La Jolla, CA
12-1999

Bachelor of Science - Political Science; Minor in Communication

ENMU
Portales, NM
05-1994

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School
Lubbock
05-1990

Skills

  • Complaint handling
  • Task delegation
  • Service order flow
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Sales support
  • Management experience
  • Workforce planning
  • Inspections management
  • Service delivery
  • Supervisory role experience
  • Process optimization
  • Document control

Timeline

Inspections and Service Supervisor

JCI
12.2013 - Current

Distribution Manager

Scooter Store
08.2010 - 01.2012

Operation Area Manager

Alcatel Lucent
12.1999 - 09.2009

Senior Air Director (Capt.)

USMC
10.1994 - 01.2000

Master of Science - Management

National University

Bachelor of Science - Political Science; Minor in Communication

ENMU

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School