Peggy Rykse
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 957 - 4916 - Home
(616) 460 - 8412 - Cell
Profile
Excellent administrative, organizational and customer service skills.
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Able to successfully and effectively communicate with a variety of
personnel/customers. Good problem solving/analytical skills. High level of
professionalism, effective time management. Ability to perform job
functions in a competent, professional and customer oriented manner.
Over thirty years of sales and customer support with strong, long-standing
relationships with customers and vendors. Knowledgeable in Microsoft
Office, Word, Excel, Data Entry & CRM system.
Employment History
BOMA (Building Owners Managers Association)-Self Employed
Administrative Assistant/Event Planner/coordinator
. Setup and coordinate monthly meetings, events and site visits
. Onsite assistance and support
. Preparation of all notices, including late payments
. Create, transcribe and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and forms
as needed
. Basic invoicing, data entry
. Make deposits
Priority Health - May 2005 to March 2006
Administrative Assistant/Sales Support
. Setup, coordinate and facilitate department meetings and conferences
. Maintain department calendars
. Produce daily, weekly and monthly activity reports
. Support management and sales team in daily operations
. Order & track supplies for department
. Coordinate project-based work
. CRM system
INCAT Systems Integrators - September 1998 to January 2004
Office Manager/Inside Sales Support
. Prepare materials for events and presentations
. Work with manager to maximize revenues and adhere to budgeted cost
parameters
. Setup and coordinate meetings, training and conferences
. Setup accommodations and entertainment arrangements for company guests
. Support Manager in daily operations
. Setup Manager's travel arrangements
. Maintain calendars for Manger and staff
. Prepare and maintain Manager's expense report
. Transact orders to provide requested products and service
. Research, price and purchase office furniture and supplies
. Coordinate project-based work
. Work to insure that customer issues are dealt with in a timely manner and
that proper follow-through is done.
. Inside Sales
USAirways - April 1983 to September 1998
Customer Service Representative (15 years)
Promote travel and sales. Plan, establish and coordinate travel for
large groups as well as personal established customers.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, leveraging prioritization
and follow-through skills.
Effectively resolve customer concerns and issues while maintaining
revenue goals and client loyalty.
Agent Roundtable Representative. Sensibly and efficiently carry forth-
local staff/customer recommendations and concerns. Present corporate
vision and policy in return
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration, Grand Rapids Community College
References
Available upon request