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Robert D. Burford

Robert D. Burford

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Strong at-home customer service support came through office skills and disciplined self-management.,Reliable office, customer service, and computer support strengthened NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection operations.,Clear explanations of detailed information improved communication with guests and airport staff at TSA.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Ambassador Hospital Concierge

Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • Greeted patients and visitors, delivering courteous service and resolving questions with professionalism.
  • Directed wayfinding throughout facilities, ensuring timely access to clinics, departments, and services.
  • Communicated effectively with clinical staff to support smooth patient flow and visitor needs.
  • Assisted with check-in guidance, registration support, and appointment location instructions.
  • Monitored lobby activity, maintained orderly environments, and responded promptly to service concerns.
  • Coordinated patient transport requests and connected individuals with appropriate hospital resources.
  • Reinforced patient confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information with discretion.
  • Mentored new ambassadors on service expectations, communication standards, and hospital procedures.
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.

Rural Carrier Associate

USPS
Kennett Square, PA
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Customer service position that included preparing the mail for each day’s delivery, loading of the truck, maintaining the gas in your vehicle each day, delivery of your route, returning your truck safely, and separating any collected mail for sorting at the main warehouse.

Unemployed

11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Due to health issue

Concierge

Avis Budget Group
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Customer service position that involved helping customers with locating vehicles, loading of property into rented vehicles, and occasionally helping book rentals.

Unemployed

08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Due to pandemic

Security Officer

Echelon Protection & Security
Limerick, PA
08.2019 - 08.2020

Resolved customer service conflicts through fair, honest judgment while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Chauffeur

Addison Lee
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Customer service, professional manner with clients and staff, my paperwork was always completed on time. Trained new drivers as needed.

UPS Feeder Associate

Advent Global Services Inc.
Horsham, PA
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Telephone customer service agent for trucks coming in. I would help them check in and find the area to park, then help them find where to check in their paperwork. Computer skills were used nightly.

Driver customer service

Amazon.com
Philadelphia, PA
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • This was an at home customer service job where their drivers would call me with help locating a delivery sight or with help when they would break down. On rare occasion, I would be asked to help with actual customer service. Good computer skills and phone skills where needed.

Office clerk

Philadelphia CAO-LTIS
Philadelphia, PA
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Office skills including computer skills and phone skills.

Human Resources Recruiter

American Income Life
Blue Bell, PA
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Customer service, multi-tasking, clerical

Table Games Dealer

Delaware Park Management Co. LLC
Wilmington, DE
06.2011 - 02.2016
  • Customer service, gaming knowledge, gaming security

Office Assistant

NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Trenton, NJ
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • Customer service, typing, answering phone lines, billing, shipping, copying files, e-mailing customers and staff

Table Games Dealer

Harrah’s Philadelphia
Chester, PA
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Customer service, gaming security, gaming knowledge

Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
Philadelphia, PA
10.2002 - 08.2010

Resolved customer service conflicts using fair, impartial judgment while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Education

Associates - Fine Arts

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05-2021

Skills

Types more than 35 wpm, Certified in Office Suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Experienced in office procedures including billing, telephone etiquette, copying, and all other aspects of office work

Physical fitness

Surveillance

Law enforcement

Public safety

Emergency management

Staff management

De-escalation techniques

Crime prevention

Emergency response

Incident response

Evidence collection

First aid and CPR

Evidence identification

Public disturbance resolution

Witness communication

Building security check

Teamwork

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Team building and development

Multitasking

Multitasking Abilities

Reliability

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Active listening

Effective communication

Adaptability and flexibility

Verbal and written communication

Crowd management

Incident documentation

Public service

Self motivation

Crowd control

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Protecting people and property

Timeline

Ambassador Hospital Concierge

Penn Medicine
01.2023 - Current

Rural Carrier Associate

USPS
01.2022 - 03.2022

Unemployed

11.2021 - 01.2022

Concierge

Avis Budget Group
06.2021 - 11.2021

Unemployed

08.2020 - 06.2021

Security Officer

Echelon Protection & Security
08.2019 - 08.2020

Chauffeur

Addison Lee
06.2018 - 08.2019

UPS Feeder Associate

Advent Global Services Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2017

Driver customer service

Amazon.com
05.2017 - 10.2017

Office clerk

Philadelphia CAO-LTIS
12.2016 - 05.2017

Human Resources Recruiter

American Income Life
06.2016 - 07.2016

Office Assistant

NJ Department of Environmental Protection
09.2012 - 12.2014

Table Games Dealer

Delaware Park Management Co. LLC
06.2011 - 02.2016

Table Games Dealer

Harrah’s Philadelphia
06.2010 - 08.2011

Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
10.2002 - 08.2010

Associates - Fine Arts

Community College of Philadelphia
Robert D. Burford