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Vanessa Alcantara

Vanessa Alcantara

Wenatchee Wa,WA

Summary

To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the fullest.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Rep

Circle K
07.2013 - 02.2017
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.

Paralegal/Receptionist

David M. Abercrombie LLC
06.2005 - 09.2009
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with Type court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.

Receptionist

Lake chelan School District
02.2002 - 05.2005
  • Customer Service Experience, Multi Line phone system, fax machine

Education

AA Degree - Graphic Design

Westwood College - Denver North
Denver, CO
10.2019

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lake Chelan High School
Lake Chelan Wa
06.1999

Skills

  • Customer Service, filing, computer Software, answering multi line phone system, bilingual english/spanish
  • STRENGTH
  • Arts and crafts
  • Administrative Support
  • Order Processing
  • Data Evaluation
  • POS Systems Expertise
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Customer Service
  • Office Equipment Proficiency
  • Calendaring
  • Multi-Line Telephone Operation
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Customer Relations
  • Money Handling Abilities
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Closing Sales
  • Credit Card Payment Processing
  • Recordkeeping Strengths
  • Filing
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms
  • Schedule Mastery
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Refund Processing
  • Report Transcription

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Rep

Circle K
07.2013 - 02.2017

Paralegal/Receptionist

David M. Abercrombie LLC
06.2005 - 09.2009

Receptionist

Lake chelan School District
02.2002 - 05.2005

AA Degree - Graphic Design

Westwood College - Denver North

High School Diploma - General Studies

Lake Chelan High School
Vanessa Alcantara