Teresa Duke
Summary of Qualifications:
Proficiency in Excel (creating pivot tables to predict patterns), communication and computer skills, management, solutions consultant, analyze business processes, identify client issues and solving, complaints and education of the client, website consultant, utilized multiple applications to assist customers and agents.
Proficient with HR responsibilities.
Skills:
Creative Writing and Editing skills
Research and analytical skills
More than 15 yrs. utilizing various software programs ( Excel, Word, Salesforce, SAP, Adobe Photoshop)
Professional writer
Excellent Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Google Search
Social Media
Great Attention to Detail
Time Management
Pivot Tables
Spreadsheets
Education:
Concordia Lutheran College, Austin, Texas
B. A. Degree in Communications
Employment history:
CDK Global - Austin, TX July 2019 to Present
Implementation Specialist/ Client Account Representative
Remotely manage car dealership’s parts inventory through the Cash Discovery Program.
Independently work with Parts Managers to identify data issues and troubleshoot website errors.
Took care of customers tickets through Salesforce.
Manage inbound and outbound phone calls and emails addressing client needs.
Compile dealerships monthly reports on gross profits.
Provide excellent customer service to CDP and PartsVoice clients.
Work with internal departments to create and maintain CDP accounts.
Assist team with streamlining procedures and Confluence documentation
eBay Sept 2018 to Current
Customer Service Advocate
Assist Customers with phone and email inquiries about order status, payments, refunds and site operation, as well as provide information about eBay products and services
Serve as a liaison between Customers and other departments to communicate information
Use common Customer feedback to identify opportunities to continuously improve the Customer Experience
Work on independent or cross-functional pilot teams focused on improving products and processes related to Customer Experience
Ability to think creatively and use various methods in problem solving; ability to anticipate and resolve problems
Work on different product or process pilots focused on improving Customer Experience
Use a consultative selling approach; provide current & potential Customer/s with pricing and effectively close the sale
Assure quality and accurate representation of products; represent the company professionally and ensure that potential Customers have an exceptional experience
Thrive with the support of your teammates in daily/weekly meetings and fun team challenges
Develop top performer Customer Service & Sales skills with our training and development program
February to September 2018 - Co,Author of a full length- length book on a historical figure, "Jesse James The Truth", ( in publication phase), Inner Traditions Publishers. 2018.
Apple Via Volt Technical – Austin, Texas October 2017 to February 2018
Order Review Specialist
Reviewed business purchase orders.
Communicated with internal sales team regarding missing information on purchase order
Took care of customers tickets through Salesforce.
Sears – Round Rock, TX May 31, 2017 to October 2017
Fraud Prevention Rep
Receives inbound calls from customers, the web center and internal business unit
Makes outbound calls and sends email correspondence to verify customer purchases
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Works orders appearing in the queues assigned specifically to the Fraud Prevention Representative
Handles other high-risk orders transferred from other areas within the Company
Refers specific orders to Managers for approval as required
Apple Computer (contract position through Volt Technical) September 2016 to May 2017
IOS Tech Support – Austin, TX
Effectively answer inbound calls and resolve queries and concerns of callers
Answered telephone inquiries on products, and services
Use the appropriate way to deal with different behavior and types of customers on telephone
Research required information using available resources
provide customers with product and service information
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues as they arise
Strong ability to solve problems
Provide technical support to Customers, liaising directly with them to investigate and resolve queries.
Responsible for answering incoming calls regarding technical questions and problem resolution related to Apple products
Ability to multitask between multiple tools and systems (knowledge base, team meetings, supervisor) and apply information and knowledge to customer situations
Arranged for repair and replacement of defective items covered by warranty.
Use the appropriate way to deal with different behavior and types of customers on telephone
Gathered customer and technology information to determine technical support level; elevate calls to appropriate support level as necessary
Apple Computer Inc. (contract position through Mind lance Inc.) May 2014 to November 2014
Call director – Austin, TX
Answering customer enquiries or passing them on to another
Giving information and helping to solve problems
Handling complaints and passing them on to a manager if required
Entering customer information onto a computer database
Financial Corporation of America December 2012 to May 2014
IT Support- Austin, Texas
Data management and entry
Clerical help with filing, scanning and sorting of medical records
Followed up on missing documentation
Managed electronic health record files
KPI Analytics February 2012 to June 2012
Inside Sales Account Executive - Austin, Texas
Made prospecting telephone calls for the client to obtain pre-sale leads
and create product or service exposure
Managed assigned territories through maintaining customer relations
Emphasized features and benefits of represented product
Harte Hanks (Direct Hire through company) April 2010 to February 2012
Solutions Consultant/Trainer Software
Analyze business processes related to gathering functional requirements and the needs of the customer and consult clients on shipping software solutions.
Performed basic technical and account operations.
Identify client’s issues, complaints, or possible points of contention and educated client as needed.
Communicate the status of service request and feature implementation on a per account basis,
Website consultant.
Providing solutions to maximize FedEx’s effectiveness, Assisting in set up and training of new customers, answering customer’s questions about products and services.
Assessing FedEx business shipping and invoice possesses provided software solutions based on that assessment.
Involved with the consulting of our services and building relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing valued and cost-effective solutions.
Trained people on a wide range of web based shipping solutions. Conducted corporate webinar trainings.
Measured how well students were absorbing the material and adjusted training pace accordingly.
Gained knowledge of work situations requiring training to better understand shipping products, policies, procedures, regulations and technologies. Handled client appointments as needed.
Utilized multiple call center applications to efficiently assist customers and agents.
Promoted services offered by the company and answered questions about products and services. Scheduled meetings remote into client desktops.
Digital Motorworks, Inc, Austin, Texas Supervisor, Jonathon Werhing December 2007-2009
Technology Navigators (staffing agency and then hired on as permanent)
Managed sales and service data for car dealerships.
Collected and managed inventory data, analyzed information, Collected data on a daily basis from over 18,000 dealerships and translated the data into a consistent and readable format
Apple Computers, Austin, Texas (Volt Staffing Agency (Temporary work) 2005-2007
Customer Service Representative
Responsible for inbound calls and facilitating post-sales activities, processing payments, tracking shipments, resolving billing issues, answering general order inquiries and providing high-level customer service in a fast pasted environment.