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Susan Hermsen

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with experience in customer service and office operations. Proven success with organizing teleconference event logistics and building client relationships. Recognized for outstanding customer service, training and mentoring new employees and fellow teammates, peer to peer teamwork and consistently achieving developmental goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Conference Coordinator

Verizon Business Group
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.1996 - 03.2025

SENIOR CONFERENCE COORDINATOR (05/2005-03/2025)

  • Primary point of contact for managing daily teleconference operations and addressing teammate inquiries.
  • Coordinated and performed complex audio/visual conference calls for various government agencies and quarterly investor relations calls for premier-level companies, ensuring all attendees experienced a seamless execution of events.
  • Developed strong relationships with clientele and maintained detailed records of conference planning activities, streamlining future coordination efforts.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork and leadership skills to coordinate with teammates, delegating roles required to complete tasks on time, maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.

AUDITOR (01/2020-03/2025)

  • Conducted internal audits of fellow teammates to ensure accuracy of pre and and post-conference logistics, and compliance with company guidelines.
  • Utilized Google Docs to report audit findings with other auditors and management, to identify areas of improvement for future events.

TRAINER / MENTOR (09/2005-12/2023)

  • Led training and served as a mentor for new employees on teleconference applications and processes, elevating team preparedness and top-quality customer experiences.

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR (12/1996-05/2005)

  • Assisted with conference call registration by collecting and tracking requested attendee information for clients.
  • Processed teleconference reservation requests in alignment with client requirements.
  • Created and documented detailed technical tickets for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information) guidelines and regulations, minimizing risk of disruptions or penalties.
  • Utilized Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) for daily business operations, data tracking and professional communication.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beckman Catholic High School
Dyersville

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client relationship development
  • Workflow management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Senior Conference Coordinator

Verizon Business Group
12.1996 - 03.2025

High School Diploma -

Beckman Catholic High School