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SHEILA D. SAWYER REED

Ellenwood,GA

Summary

Highly efficient Leader offers experience and success in member-led organizing across private and public sectors. A committed leader renowned for the ability to build membership through continuous internal organizing, capable of assisting in campaigns with minimal assistance. Experience in training in outreach and education skills. Successfully served as union steward and local organizer. Experienced working on several campaigns. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills. Patient in pressure situations and savvy with conflict management. A motivated, self-starter able to assimilate rapidly changing environments and troubleshoot situations with limited supervision. Strong commitment to building a diverse and democratic movement with excellent ability to organize workers and citizens from diverse backgrounds and demographics.

Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal/External Organizer

Communications Workers of America (CWA)
01.2019 - Current
  • Union Organizer
  • Representing members in union grievances
  • Union Steward negotiating with management to support the rights of CWA members
  • Maintained strong local union membership
  • Conduct union new hire meetings
  • Work on projects to build local also assist in national and district organizing projects
  • Collaborate with local president on tactics in reaching non-members
  • Aid non-union workers through the stages of unionizing
  • Conducted Classes, and Educational Presentations
  • Recruit new union members
  • Train new activists
  • Serve on Organizing Committee, Legislative Committee, Community Service Committee
  • Work with local to help identify and encourage others to participate in campaigns and build support
  • Worked on several campaigns doing phone banking, rally's, home visits, completing all campaign task
  • Responsible for submitting reports as required
  • Making Assessments of union supporters on Campaigns
  • Work with Organizing Committee keeping them on track
  • Traveled when needed to assist on Union Campaigns

Customer Loyalty Group/Retention Representative (Mobility)

AT&T
01.2016 - Current
  • Managed customer accounts
  • Sales of AT&T products and services
  • Work in a fast-past call center environment
  • Taking inbound retention calls from existing customers, patience and attention to customer satisfaction
  • Resolving complex issues and escalations to maintain relationships
  • Team Lead provide support handling customer escalations
  • Exceeded departmental overall performance ratings
  • Adhered to appropriate legal scripting when required.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.

Team Coach, Trainer and Customer Care Professional

Sykes Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Park University relationship
  • Trainer and Coach
  • Sales of products and other training services
  • Answered escalated/supervisor customer calls
  • Monitored calls
  • Lead peers and subordinates with virtual environment
  • Managed customer relationships
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Planned work activities and set goals
  • Park University relationship
  • Hired, coached and trained 50 new employees in 2020
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Prepared reports by analyzing trends and data.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.

Business Operations Specialist and HR/Business Consultant

Akilah Salon & Studio
01.2010 - 01.2015

Oversee all business operations and staffing responsibilities to include, training, onboarding, payroll, day to day responsibilities.

  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Monitored and tracked project execution of tasks.
  • Participated in meetings and associated events to help define and achieve organizational objectives.
  • Collected, organized and provided data to maintain program status and customer commitments.
  • Provided sales and marketing support through knowledge of targeted marketing and strategic sales.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Senior Business Banker

Regions Bank
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • • Trained branch managers
  • • Sales of bank products and services
  • • Worked as a Business Banker and Franchise Business Development Officer
  • • Chaired as liaison between commercial banking, retail and in-store branches
  • • Managed portfolio of commercial clients and franchise owners
  • • Provide customer solutions to major companies and owners
  • • Responsible for business development
  • • Retained business relationships
  • • Networking and community development with centers of influence
  • • Traveled to various markets as lead for franchise tradeshows and expos

Senior Franchise Business Dev Officer/Business Banker

Bank of America
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Trained branch managers
  • Sales of bank products and services
  • Worked as a Business Banker and Franchise Business Development Officer
  • Chaired as liaison between commercial banking, retail and in-store branches
  • Managed portfolio of commercial clients and franchise owners
  • Provide customer solutions to major companies and owners
  • Responsible for business development
  • Retained business relationships
  • Networking and community development with centers of influence
  • Traveled to various markets as lead for franchise tradeshows and expos

Education

B.A. - Marketing and Business Administration

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.1983

Skills


Presentation Skills

  • Building Relationships
  • Trainer/Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to Multi-task




  • Project management
  • Interpersonal skills



  • Professional demeanor
  • Strategic planning

  • Microsoft office

  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Event design
  • Excellent communication


  • Problem-solving

  • Coordinate exhibits


  • Effective communication



  • Teamwork
  • Public relations




  • Multitasking



Affiliations

  • CWA Local 3204 Job Steward
  • CWA Local 3204 Community Service Committee
  • CWA Legislative Committee
  • CWA Brigade
  • CWA Local 3204 Organizing Committee
  • CWA Political Campaign

Experience Highlights

Union Organizer, Representing members in union grievances, Union Steward negotiating with management to support the rights of CWA members, Maintained strong local union membership, Conduct union new hire meetings, Work on projects to build local also assist in national and district organizing projects, Collaborate with local president on tactics in reaching non-members, Aid non-union workers through the stages of unionizing, Conducted Classes, and Educational Presentations, Recruit new union members, Train new activists, Serve on Organizing Committee, Legislative Committee, Community Service Committee, Work with local to help identify and encourage others to participate in campaigns and build support, Worked on several campaigns doing phone banking, rally's, home visits, completing all campaign task, Responsible for submitting reports as required, Making Assessments of union supporters on Campaigns, Work with Organizing Committee keeping them on track, Traveled when needed to assist on Union Campaigns, Managed customer accounts, Sales of AT&T products and services, Work in a fast-paced call center environment, Taking inbound retention calls from existing customers, patience and attention to customer satisfaction, Resolving complex issues and escalations to maintain relationships, Team Lead provide support handling customer escalations, Exceeded departmental overall performance ratings, Trainer and Coach, Sales of products and other training services, Answered escalated/supervisor customer calls, Monitored calls, Lead peers and subordinates with virtual environment, Managed customer relationships, Troubleshoot technical issues, Planned work activities and set goals, Trained branch managers, Sales of bank products and services, Worked as a Business Banker and Franchise Business Development Officer, Chaired as liaison between commercial banking, retail and in-store branches, Managed portfolio of commercial clients and franchise owners, Provide customer solutions to major companies and owners, Responsible for business development, Retained business relationships, Networking and community development with centers of influence, Traveled to various markets as lead for franchise tradeshows and expos

Other Skills And Accomplishments

  • Business Owner, FranchiseMart, Franchise/Business Broker, Business Growth Enterprise, Small Business Consultant
  • Selected as Entrepreneur Leader in Who's Who In Atlanta
  • Created and distribute business newsletters and social media outlets
  • Served on board of Atlanta Ronald McDonald High School Scholarship Committee
  • Selected for Student LEAD Mentoring Program
  • Selected for many business and entrepreneur panels
  • Branch Manager, Franchise Sales and Business Broker
  • Real Estate license

Key Areas Of Expertise

  • Organizing
  • Addressing Workplace Issues
  • Presentation Skills
  • Building Relationships
  • Trainer/Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented and Ability to Multi-task

Timeline

Internal/External Organizer

Communications Workers of America (CWA)
01.2019 - Current

Customer Loyalty Group/Retention Representative (Mobility)

AT&T
01.2016 - Current

Team Coach, Trainer and Customer Care Professional

Sykes Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2016

Business Operations Specialist and HR/Business Consultant

Akilah Salon & Studio
01.2010 - 01.2015

Senior Business Banker

Regions Bank
01.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Franchise Business Dev Officer/Business Banker

Bank of America
01.2002 - 01.2008

B.A. - Marketing and Business Administration

Clark Atlanta University
SHEILA D. SAWYER REED
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