Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Russell Barlow

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Obtain full time job in customer service or sales where I can utilize my customer service and strong people skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Associate

Goodwill Of Central Iowa
Des Moines, IA
06.2024 - 07.2025

Sort through donated goods and transfer to tables to go to the sales floor and operate cash register as needed.

Claims Representative

Wells Fargo
West Des Moines, IA
02.2024 - 2024
  • Take inbound calls from credit card holders regarding updates on their fraud claims
  • Clearly relay any information required to customer in regards to claim decision
  • Collect any information needed to complete the claims process and forward to investigation team for review in order to make final decision.

Order fulfillment associate

The Home Depot
Des Moines, IA
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Use first phone system to fulfill customer orders placed online for in-store pick up and stage orders scheduled for delivery to be picked up by flatbed. Assist customers on sales floor as needed to locate product and answer any questions they may have.

Lead Sales Associate

DGX
Des Moines, IA
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Operate cash register and stock items as needed after receiving truck. Open store and balance drawers to start the business day also process customer returns
  • Do bank runs to deposit store funds and get necessary change to run store on day to day basis

Advisor

Iowa Workforce Development
Des Moines, IA
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Take inbound calls from claimants who have questions or issues regarding unemployment benefits. Make necessary adjustments on case by case basis
  • Worked here again October of 2019 to February of 2020

CSR - Customer Service Representative

Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
Des Moines, IA
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Take inbound calls from providers around the country to enroll them in the medicaid program.
  • Process applications and answer any questions they may have about enrollment process
  • Explain insurance plan details to put their mind at ease as it can be overwhelming for some individuals

Overnight Stocker

Toys 'R' Us
Des Moines, IA
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Seasonal position handling merchandise in the store after hours.

Laborer

RPW Headlamps
Indianola, IA
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Wash and assemble headlights also sand and buff them
  • Responsibilities

Sales Team Member

Toys R Us
Des Moines, IA
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assist guests in locating merchandise and doing price checks.
  • Reshop unbought items and tidy shelves.
  • Make sure store is neat and presentable for next business day.

Customer Service Associate

HP
Des Moines, IA
07.2010 - 11.2012
  • Take inbound calls from customers with issues or questions about their guthy renker products.
  • Assess customer account and ask probing questions to resolve issue promptly.
  • Place orders and fix order errors in company system

Account Executive

TMone
Des Moines, IA
12.2010 - 04.2011
  • Cold Call Existing Cox Business customers to upgrade and offer new services
  • Attempt to acquire new customers for phone, television, and internet services
  • Contact customers to renew current services out of term

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration

AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Call Center
  • Customer Care
  • CSR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Leadership
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Quick Learner
  • Motivated Team leader
  • Enthusiastic go getter

Timeline

Store Associate

Goodwill Of Central Iowa
06.2024 - 07.2025

Claims Representative

Wells Fargo
02.2024 - 2024

Order fulfillment associate

The Home Depot
04.2023 - 12.2023

Lead Sales Associate

DGX
10.2020 - 12.2022

Advisor

Iowa Workforce Development
02.2019 - 06.2019

CSR - Customer Service Representative

Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
11.2017 - 04.2018

Overnight Stocker

Toys 'R' Us
10.2016 - 12.2016

Laborer

RPW Headlamps
03.2014 - 05.2016

Sales Team Member

Toys R Us
10.2013 - 12.2013

Account Executive

TMone
12.2010 - 04.2011

Customer Service Associate

HP
07.2010 - 11.2012

Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration

AIB College of Business
Russell Barlow