Developed and marketed ecommerce retail storefront via eBay, specializing in airline and aviation collectibles and memorabilia; vintage and antique English fine bone china; antique handmade dolls made in Syria and India; women’s clothing and vintage costume jewelry, shoes and handbags; and household items
This included developing marketing strategies and product research and development, pricing and inventory control
Created informative listings and photograph items, research history of artifacts, and sourcing of inventory
Prepare merchandise for shipment and expedite domestic and international shipping via USPS, FedEx and UPS
Create invoices and receive payments via PayPal
Communicate with customers regarding purchases via email
Issue refunds for shipping overpayment
Immediately resolve any customer service issues and follow-up with customers regarding their purchases
Maintained 100% customer satisfaction rating and 2400+ positive feedback score
Global sales exceeded $38,000 from 1000+ sales transactions until inventory totally sold out
EBay Bronze PowerSeller status was achieved within the first four months of trading and maintained for three years
Major Artifacts Donor: National Museum of Commercial Aviation in Atlanta.
Customer Service Agent
US Airways (now American Airlines)
06.1992 - 07.2007
Provided quality passenger service to customers at the airline’s ticket counter, boarding gates and Special Service counter
Duties included: issuing airline tickets and accountable service documents; airline ticket sales, ticket re-issues, refunds/credits; make airline reservations, seating assignments and issue boarding passes; re-route customers on alternate flights due to service disruptions caused by flight cancellations, delays or missed connections
Perform customer check-in and baggage handling; assist special needs customers; aircraft boarding and deplaning, operation of jet bridges gate and flight closeouts
Interface with flight crews, security officers, load control agents and station management
Utilize customer relations program whenever necessary
Comply with all Federal/Company/Airport regulations concerning security, safety, emergency procedures and dangerous goods
Possess a demonstrated knowledge of schedules, tariffs, ticketing and SABRE reservations computer system and procedures.
Medical Receptionist - Orthopedics
Clinical Associates, PA
04.2004 - 01.2005
Responsible for establishing a positive, supportive and nurturing experience for patients, families, co-workers, practitioners and all other internal and external customers
Appropriately answers and transfers calls using a multi-line telephone system, delivers messages to medical staff; and maintain telephone message logs
Check-in patients verify and accurately record insurance, billing and demographic information
Collect co-pays and other patient payments and complies with established cash handling procedures
Schedule patient appointments and make confirmation calls
Assure confidentiality of patient information and process requests for release of information from practitioners and others.
Reservation Sales Agent
Encore Marketing International Travel Center
- 09.1993
Provide quality customer service for inbound telemarketing travel club, with a client base of 4+ million members
Generate revenue and promote customer service through telephone sales, provide information regarding flights, fares, destinations, special offers and products and resolve customer problems and complaints
Sold domestic and international airline tickets and made car rental reservations utilizing preferred vendors and other major carriers.
Travel Consultant
Encore Travel Center
05.1987 - 09.1991
Sold international and domestic vacation packages through inbound reservations call center utilizing preferred vendors as developed by the marketing department
Provide quality customer service to clients and vendors
Assist management with complaint resolutions and liaise with clients and vendors
Assist management with special projects and training modules
Participate in in-house product development seminars and vendor training.
Education
Homeland Security -
University of Maryland University College UMUC
Adelphi, MD
Microsoft Office Suites -
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Woodlawn, MD
Marketing Management -
Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
Fashion Merchandising -
Juliet Gibson Career College
Washington, DC
Diploma - General Education
Catonsville High School
Catonsville
06.1969
Skills
Possess excellent communication, customer service, organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and stressful environment
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to identify customer needs and provide prompt resolutions
Personable and outgoing, comfortable communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, and with individuals at all levels in the organization
Thrive on challenges and quickly adapt to new environments and added responsibilities
Possess excellent work ethic and demonstrated ability to act with purpose and a sense of urgency
Consistently received commendations from management and customers for providing excellent and caring customer service
Proficient with Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP Operating Systems; Microsoft Office Suites: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet