Objective
To obtain a position which will allow me to enhance and excel even greater in my proven skills and knowledge within the Business Administration field.
Education
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Graduation Date: May 14th 2016
Grade Point Average: 3.43
Dominica State College, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Graduation Date: July 2007
From these experiences, I got the chance to meet new people and to change my perspective on life by thinking within a broader range. I also gained valuable knowledge that I am able to fine tune for future success in my career.
Work Related Experience
Midwestern State University (Facility Services), Wichita Falls, TX May 2013-May 2016
Student Administrative Assistant
Use office equipment for efficiency
Prepare time sheets to accommodate payroll for at least 15 employees
File documents accurately for storage of data to facilitate for easy retrieval for designated departments
Distribute documents to other departments for their review and assessment
Wendy’s, Wichita Falls, TX August 2015-June 2016
Cashier/CSR
Provided proficient customer service and mathematics skills
Took orders from customers, issued receipts, replaced orders, and maintained the cleanliness of workstation.
Answered customers’ queries and provided information with regards to the food products sold at the store.
Computed and recorded transactions at POS terminal and counted the money that went in your cash drawer. (cash drawer would always be balanced at the end of shift)
Adams Healthcare Services, Roseau, Dominica April 2010-December 2012
Front Desk Receptionist for Gynecologist/Obstetrician
Welcomed and greeted at least 30 patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone daily; answered or referred inquiries
Optimized patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room use by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone, keeping patient appointments on schedule; notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding provider of service delays
Helped patients in distress by responding to emergencies, and patient’s anxieties
Ensured availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
Obtained revenue by recording and updating financial information such as recording and collecting patient charges, controlling credit extended to patients - collected, on average, 40% of outstanding balances daily – as well as filing, collecting and expediting third-party claims
Maintained operations by following policies and procedures to protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
This opportunity improved my interpersonal skills, having to interact with different people with various personality traits. Also team work was very demanding in this setting.
Dominica Bureau of Standards, Roseau, Dominica October 2009-November 2009
Administrative Secretary, Part-Time
Handled cash control/deposits with accuracy daily
Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages, or transferred calls to appropriate individuals
Completed forms in accordance with company procedures through document processing and account information management
Handled callers’ inquiries, and directed them to appropriate personnel, according to their needs
Composed reports to explain monthly changes in operations
Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and used computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
This opportunity improved my analytical skills, having to report monthly operations.
Clear Harbor Call Center, Canefield, Dominica May 2007- February 2009
Customer Account Executive
Promoted to Escalation Support Specialist
Answered inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information
Resolved 100% of problems brought forward, by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions and implemented solutions for escalated problems
Fulfilled requests by clarifying desired information; completing transactions and forwarding specific requests to designated departments.
Sold additional services by recognizing opportunities to up-sell accounts with precise explanations about new features
Maintained call center database by entering information into customer accounts through the company’s database program.
Kept equipment operational by following established procedures and reported malfunctions.
Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and advanced training sessions.
Enhanced organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Gained superior customer service experience along with resilience through dealing with difficult customers, as well as, problem solving skills.
Digicel Dominica, Roseau, Dominica October 2005-May 2007
Sales & Promotions Representative, Part-Time
Served customers by selling products, cellular phones, face-to-face at promotional and sponsored events.
Focused sales efforts on meeting customer’s needs
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by establishing personal networks
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
My negotiation skills were improved, which allowed for sales quota to be met at every event. I also learned that maintaining a positive attitude will set the path for meeting goals.
Courts Dominica, Roseau, Dominica June 2004 –July 2005
Telemarketer, Part-Time
Identified customers through prepared listings of at least 500 customers
Called prospective and current customers by operating telephone equipment and automatic dialing systems.
Influenced customers to buy services and merchandise by following a prepared sales talk to give service and product information and price quotations
Maintained operations by following policies and procedures
Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
This experience allowed me to gain problem solving skills, become resilient to difficult situations and improved my communication skills.
Activities & Honors
Caribbean Student Organization (CSO) Spring 2013- 2016
Who’s Who among Universities Spring 2014- Present
Texas Good Neighbor Scholarship Recipient Fall 2014- 2015
Mortar Board National Honor Society Fall 2014- Present
America Marketing Association (Alpha Mu Alpha) 2016- Present
President’s Honor Roll Spring 2016