Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Sports Fan
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Volunteer
Robert  Long

Robert Long

Data Technology
Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Results-driven [Job Title] with successful career training, monitoring and encouraging retail teams to give customers memorable and positive experiences. Proficient in all areas of store operations and reliable in developing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities. Client-engaging professional with energetic personality and skills in [Skill] and [Skill]. Willing to apply knowledge in [Area of expertise] with established company in [Industry] sector. Hardworking and passionate jobseeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position in [Type] environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

52
52
years of post-secondary education
57
57
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operations at Indiana Elite Summit City

Indiana Elite Basketball
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2016 - Current
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.

Game Management

University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
08.2010 - Current

Game Day operation for Football,Men and Women's Basketball,Ice Hockey and Baseball.

My main responsibility include but not limited to : Greet guests attending entertainment events at assigned entrance in a professional manner.

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  • Coordinated day-to-day [Type] operations, communicating effectively with both management and [Type] staff.
  • Resolved escalated concerns using professionalism and understanding of all facets of issue.
  • Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
  • Developed relationships with wide range of employees, customers and vendors.
  • Planned and implemented team projects to accomplish objectives.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.

Head of Basketball Operations

Gen-D Corporation
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
  • Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
  • Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement, which bolstered efficiency rates by [Number]%.

Customer Engineer Data Application

Verizon
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1973 - 07.2012
  • Explained complex technology-related issues in understandable terms to customers.

  • Answered calls and emails at help desk to assist customers with basic support, bug fixes and configuration issues.
  • Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each customer, upholding company's commitment to service.
  • Promoted purchase of service contracts and warranties by detailing benefits of each to customers.
  • Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
  • Updated department documentation such as license databases, infrastructure maps and FAQs to maintain consistent response levels.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Fort Wayne, IN
06.1972 - 06.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Data Management Technology

IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN
08.1979 - 09.1982

Skills

Assessing performance

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Sports Fan

Im a avid sports fan.

Accomplishments

I started working for Verizon communications in 1973 In an entry level position. When I retired in 2012 I was working as the highest paid Union employee. I was also the last technician working for Verizon communications when Frontier communications bought out Verizon.

Affiliations

Volunteer worker at McMillen Recreation Center

Union Member with the IBEW International

Timeline

Head of Basketball Operations

Gen-D Corporation
07.2020 - 04.2021

Head of Operations at Indiana Elite Summit City

Indiana Elite Basketball
04.2016 - Current

Game Management

University Of Notre Dame
08.2010 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Data Management Technology

IPFW
08.1979 - 09.1982

Customer Engineer Data Application

Verizon
01.1973 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
06.1972 - 06.2021
Robert Long Data Technology