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Vanessa Hurtares

Summary

Experienced and dedicated customer service professional with over 15 years of delivering high-quality support across administrative, HR, and client-focused roles. Proven success in resolving complex customer issues, managing communication workflows, and enhancing service delivery in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Assistant / Customer Service Coordinator

Shalom Electric
03.2024 - Current
  • Logged and resolved customer service issues using internal ticketing tools to ensure fast turnaround.
  • Delivered remote customer service, handling inquiries, managing orders, and resolving issues promptly.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared reports, and maintained records to support business operations.
  • Ensured seamless communication across virtual platforms including email, phone, and messaging tools.

Customer Service & Virtual Support Specialist

Altium Packaging
01.2015 - 03.2024

▪ Handle 50+ calls daily; respond to telephone inquiries, providing quality service to customers inquiring about product availability or order status.
▪ Utilize ticketing software to escalate and resolve customer requests and issues in a timely manner.
▪ Complete projects on time and ensure performance standards are met.
▪ Monitor and coordinate invoicing and shipping functions.
▪ Manage and process all orders and sales contracts.
▪ Consult with customers to evaluate needs and determine best solutions.
▪ Resolve complaints through in-house CRM program.
▪ Calculate order transit times and deliver information to customers.
▪ Schedule freight pick-up and delivery appointments.

Executive Assistant

Hoboken Housing Authority
10.2002 - 08.2014
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Served as the primary liaison for tenants, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Handled tenant rent inquiries and resolved billing issues promptly.
  • Delivered high-quality front-line service and support across diverse community populations.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.

Education

Associates Degree - Business

Berkeley College
Woodbridge
01-2005

Certificate - Accounting

Dover Business College
Dover
08.2000

Skills

  • Customer Service Software: Complete Familiarity in Zendesk, Freshdesk, SourcePoint CRM Dashboard, JDE
  • Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
  • Calendar & Inbox Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Time & Task Management
  • Inventory & Order Processing
  • Vendor & Procurement Coordination
  • HR Systems: Workday, Convergence

Timeline

Virtual Assistant / Customer Service Coordinator

Shalom Electric
03.2024 - Current

Customer Service & Virtual Support Specialist

Altium Packaging
01.2015 - 03.2024

Executive Assistant

Hoboken Housing Authority
10.2002 - 08.2014

Associates Degree - Business

Berkeley College

Certificate - Accounting

Dover Business College