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SUZANNE ALAYNE SORTER

Ann Arbor,US

Summary

Results-oriented, driven, diplomatic, resilient, tenacious, amiable professional with 30 plus combined years of IT technical/functional support and management experience seeks management position with Arrow University Senior Living to apply laser focused passionate customer service expertise.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist-Concierge

University Senior Living
01.2024 - Current

General receptionist duties including:

Maintain reception area of lobby, assist with printing needs

Record Resident appointment departures and returns

Create inclusive atmosphere

Implemented "Lunch with Sue" to encourage Resident interaction


IT Service Center Consultant-Intermediate

The University of Michigan
09.1998 - 01.2022
  • Provided high-quality consistent customer service and technical support for/by action: Computer and network infrastructure; desktop and mobile-devices; collaboration services Applications covering human resources; financials; student and alumni records; research administration; teaching and learning Identities; passwords and access Acted as a Liaison between alumni, staff, faculty, students, parents, and community by educating End Users on multiple systems Participated in hiring and training of staff and colleagues Assisted with initial implementation and evolution of department practices and procedures Assessed customer needs for consideration of upgrades Obtained near 100% Customer Service satisfaction rating over span of career Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various PeopleSoft (HR, Student, Financials), eResearch, Concur, and Canvas modules Troubleshooted issues using a variety of technical tools, through remote channels: - phone - email - chat Educated customers on IT services and policies Collaborated with team members and other support groups to resolve more complex issues Updated and improved existing support documentation Interacted with management team in supportive manner Supported colleagues with knowledge sharing and investigative discussion

Cosmetics Department Manager

Briarwood Mall
07.1994 - 09.1998
  • Implemented new concept of full service cosmetics department
  • Hired, trained, supervised staff
  • Managerial duties for store, including customer service and dispute resolution
  • Disciplinary action of store employees, including terminations
  • Human Resources functions

Estee Lauder Counter Manager

Elder Beerman Department Store
10.1990 - 07.1994
  • Sales management Staff supervision and training Scheduling Promotional events Inventory maintenance Customer service Product knowledge Inventory displays Reporting

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05.1987

Skills

  • Team management and supervision
  • Merchandising
  • Organization
  • Business operations
  • Process and procedure development and implementation
  • Budgets
  • Relationship development
  • Communications
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Knowledge management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client assessment and analysis
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Report writing
  • Business analysis
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Complaint resolution
  • Staff training and development
  • Interpersonal and written communication

Timeline

Receptionist-Concierge

University Senior Living
01.2024 - Current

IT Service Center Consultant-Intermediate

The University of Michigan
09.1998 - 01.2022

Cosmetics Department Manager

Briarwood Mall
07.1994 - 09.1998

Estee Lauder Counter Manager

Elder Beerman Department Store
10.1990 - 07.1994

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

The University of Toledo
SUZANNE ALAYNE SORTER