Amber Lanford
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Toney, AL 35773
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EDUCATION:
Business Administration Courses
Wallace State College, Hanceville, Alabama
High School Diploma
American Community School, London, England
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2005 - Present Delta Airlines Huntsville, Alabama
Reservations – General Representative Sales & Service
Responsible for all facets of work associated with handling incoming passenger calls with the
purpose of booking reservations for flights with Delta and its partner airlines or affiliates.
Provides information regarding schedules, fares or reissues, sells air space, and records
transactions by reserving the desired space on the computer agent set. Accurately answers
informational questions to ensure a smooth travel experience. Responsible for serving the
customer in an efficient, courteous and accurate manner while meeting DOT compliance
requirements. Job duties require outbound service recovery calls.
Achievements during this time include participation in the new hiree training program, the
dashboard testing, online discussion activity, plus being a current member of HAC and Huntsville
Spirit Volunteers. Have supported Delta’s commitment to the community by actively supporting
Habitat for Humanity, including being selected for the India build trip. Represented Huntsville in
Atlanta for winning the Avis vendor contest and have won Huntsville's “Got It” contest on two
occasions, which included individual high revenue sales. Characteristics listed on evaluation
assessments include hard working, motivated, organized, and dependable, with great
communication and social skills.
2001 - 2005 A Cut Above/Brite Ideas Huntsville, Alabama
Manager of a landscaping company. Responsible for client’s billing and all financial tracking,
inventory and supplies, and customer service. Responsible for the development of cost-effective
methods of increasing customer base and advertising campaigns. Developed and expanded the
business to include Brite Ideas, a Christmas home décor business. Also responsible for store
presentation, payroll management and daily operational cost control.
2000-2001 Accent Human Resources Huntsville, Alabama
Employed as a shipping clerk responsible for the physical and administrative tasks involved in
shipping, receiving, storing and distribution of materials, parts and supplies, maintaining
inventory control records, loading and unloading materials and products on trucks and trailers.
Also responsible for interfacing with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to ensure product
standards were met.
1997-1999 O’Charley’s Restaurant Decatur, Alabama
Employed initially for food service and then promoted to the management training program.
Responsible for training and evaluation of new employees to ensure adherence to all restaurant
policies and procedures. Also responsible for assisting management when required with
operational activities such as inventory control, scheduling, sanitation, planning, monitoring food
supplies, and ensuring product quality.