Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
Timeline
ResearchAssistant

Taylor Cain

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly motivated Sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Skilled in developing genuine client relationships, driving stellar service and committed to achieving a tailored service approach to influence high guest satisfaction ratings in competitive markets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Front desk receptionist

Claridge
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - Current
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
  • Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.

Remote Business Office Associate

Carmax Auto Finance
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.

Even Planning Assistant

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Liaised between planning teams and outside departments to build solid partnerships and accomplished shared goals.
  • Illustrated results of planning feasibility and community studies with reports, charts and graphs.
  • Utilized database and other tools to manage, track and forecast event jobs.
  • Researched venue and supplier options to make recommendations for events.

Education

Master of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communications Studies Minor in Management

Chicago State University
05.2022

Skills

  • Oral and written
  • Communication
  • POS systems
  • Knowledge of Microsoft
  • (Excel, Publisher, Outlook
  • Power Point)
  • Vendor management
  • Customer Service
  • Event planning and
  • Coordination
  • CVENT and Meeting Broker
  • Travel Coordination
  • Office Management
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Package and Mail Receipt
  • Oral and Writing Communication
  • Project Management

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Phi Beta Kappa

Timeline

Front desk receptionist

Claridge
05.2021 - Current

Remote Business Office Associate

Carmax Auto Finance
08.2018 - 09.2022

Even Planning Assistant

Chicago Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Marketing

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Communications Studies Minor in Management

Chicago State University
Taylor Cain