Brenda L. Owens
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
Home: 301-***-****
Work: 301-***-**** ext. 2352
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Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Outlook, JD Edward, and
Internet Explorer. Able to organize and handle multiple tasks. Excellent
customer service skills. Extremely detail oriented. A strong team player.
A" People Person" who remains calm, diplomatic, and reassuring both on the
phone and face to face.
Work Experience:
Customer Service Coordinator/Administrative Asst. Custom Interiors
Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, MD
1/2006- Present
Responsible for marketing, selling, ordering, coordinating, inspecting,
and accounting for the installation of custom finishes and products in both
current and future residents' apartments. Schedule contractors and follow
up until completion of requested modifications. Maintain sales spreadsheets
for current and future sales. Code invoices for payment and approval using
JD Edwards's processing system. Issue purchase orders to contractors and
schedule the performance of work. Log all custom service checks received
and deliver them to the Finance Department. Provide pricing, product
specification, and availability per customer requests. Maintain the work
order and preventative maintenance system by entering all work orders from
all sub-departments of General Services into the work order system.
Generate and balance monthly reports with corporate. Perform data entry
responsibilities as directed. Review, organize, and maintain customer
files, and other required records. Maintain payment files for each vendor.
Answer telephone and give information to callers or route call to
appropriate person. Order general office supplies and distribute mail.
Manage accounts receivables collection to expectable levels.
Credit & Activation Specialist
Inphonic Technology, Largo, MD
6/2001 - 11/2005
Processed customer's credit application with all wireless cellular
carriers. Handled high in-bound calling volume. Met monthly quotas and
outlined expectations for call handling. Interacted with major
telecommunication carriers via the Internet, email, and telephone.
Demonstrated ownership of issues until resolution. Interacted with
customers as required.
Customer Service Representative/Inside Sales
Washington Cable Supply, Lanham, MD
4/2000 - 6/2001
Provided product and service information for call in customers. Negotiated
price and delivery of products from suppliers. Monitored order activity
for availability and shipping information. Prepared bids for customer
evaluation. Resolve customer complaints. Attracted potential customers
with product and service information and suggested related products
Inside Sales/Customer Service
Clark Security Products, Lanham, MD
12/1998 - 4/2000
Handled high in-bound calling volume. Negotiated prices and delivery of
products from suppliers. Responded to customer inquires and complaints.
Processed credits for returns and cancellations. Maintained inventory
levels.
Customer Service Representative
Merkle Computer Systems/Phoenix Systems Lanham, Maryland
4/1990 - 3/1998
Maintained customer files for subscription fulfillment. Processed mailings
for fund-raising. Monitored inbound/outbound telemarketing call center.
Monitored data entry and electronic banking processes for customers.
Processed reports for BPA, ABC, and postal audits
Education
6/1979 Florence-Darlington Tech College, Florence, South Carolina/
Associate Degree Business Administration
References provided upon request