Luis A. Turcios
*****@*******.*** ? 713-***-****
objective
Seeking a position which can utilize a hardworking, dependable and
reliable individual who is motivated to continually learn and take on
added responsibilities under minimal supervision. I have the ability and
willingness to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, interactive business
environment. Ability to work in a group environment to work closely with
other company personnel to resolve problems.
Education
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX
Date of graduation - December 2008
BBA in Finance
Experience
Customer Service Agent
October 2009- July 2010 CenterpointEnergy
Houston, Tx
. Provide customers with the best service on their inquiries.
. Have knowledge in gas consumption, billing and electrical components.
. Use risk management skills to control escalated calls.
. Use SAP and RUMBA software to navigate through accounts.
. Take emergency calls on gas leaks and electrical outages.
Bilingual Collector / Accounts Payable
September 2008 - October 2009 O'Connor and Associates
Houston, TX
. Use critical and problem solving skills while using accounting concepts.
. Provided information of month end entries and daily entries to accounting
supervisor.
. Accounts Payable of payments for invoices into Ptax application and
reconciled on month end and daily entries.
. Reviewed daily entries for end of day accuracy.
. Collect past due payment invoices from customers which total $20, 000 a
month.
. Customer Service - resolve issues for customers about property tax
information.
Mortgage Collector / Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
December 2007 - August 2008 BancoPopular North America
Houston, TX
. Provided information to supervisor concerning payment issues and
procedures.
. Processed end of month reports that included daily entries of payments.
. Receive mortgage payments from customers and send to process.
. Advice customers on their mortgage issues and facilitate them on finding
a solution.
. Collect 410 accounts as well as 47 million dollars a month.
. Processed payments on Western Union payment software.
Data Entry
July 2007 - December 2007 AdvanceTech Systems
Houston, TX
. Entering data for the highly respected Metro Company located in downtown
Houston.
. Working with a management team in creating a data base for Metro
Solutions for the rail project that is due to commence sometime in the
future.
. Work on spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to organize data for other teams
as well as for Metro.
. Research information to create a better Metro System and due regular
office duties.
Leasing Specialist
September 2006 - March 2007 Greystone - Riveraine Apartments
Houston, TX
. Responsible for maintaining high occupancy with the apartment complex by
leasing anywhere from 10-15 apartments per month.
. Knowledge of spreadsheets on Excel for the company to show what is vacant
and who is expected to move in and out. Also have knowledge of AMSI
software program. Knowledge of leasing contracts.
. Responsible to take rent payments every first of the month, which can add
up to thousands of dollars.
. Utilize customer service skills over a six multi-lined phone to help
customers.
. Help the residents of Riveraine by taking work orders for maintenance
requests.
Engineer Assistant
September 1999 - August 2006 University of Houston
Houston, TX
. Maintained inventory, and inventory records for accurate count of
material availability
. Worked in a technology based environment assisting personnel with
technical issues related to electronic components and computer hardware.
. Responsible for maintaining and repairing lab equipment in a timely and
efficient manner.
. Experience in customer service, knowledge of front desk duties such as
answering phone calls, coping, faxing, filling, and maintaining an
organized environment while helping customers in a timely manner.
Skills
Proficient in MS OFFICE - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Familiar with all Windows operating systems
(95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista)
Photocopier - Financial calculador - Fax machine - Scanner
Accounting software and 10- key by touch
Certified in these fields:
Conflict Resolution
Risk Management - Associate Safety
Bilingual
References Upon request