Marci Blankenship
Tampa, FL 33629
**************@*****.***
LEVEL 1 Help Desk Professional
High energy self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication
skills, extensive computer and customer service experience, including
internal end user hardware and software application support. Demonstrated
successful researching, troubleshooting, and resolution of wide-ranging
complex requests for sales, management and administrative personnel in the
use of technology, business applications and processes. Ability to
successfully work under pressure in a multi-task, fast- paced environment.
Professional Experience
MetLife - Tampa, Florida
1976 - 2009
Senior Procedural Support Consultant - Help Desk
Provided assistance and training on a variety of topics including
connectivity, software applications, sales office processes and procedures,
including compliance and regulatory guidelines. Provided functional
direction and training to lower-level Procedural Support Analysts.
Handled timely notification to sales, management and administrative
personnel of applications having technical difficulties and upcoming
application outages due to enhancements or planned maintenance.
Demonstrated solid computer skills with PC/Local Area Network (LAN),
Virtual Private Network (VPN), Lotus Notes, Windows XP Professional, MS
Office, PC Anywhere, Avaya and Remedy call tracking database.
. Selected to participate in multiple projects to plan, develop,
recommend and implement new workflows and processes.
. Made a procedural enhancement suggestion that was implemented company-
wide and improved communications regarding application outages and
maintenance.
. Recognized as "Employee of the Month" for excellent performance.
Senior Sales Support Analyst
Provided administrative support to sales agents and office staff to ensure
proper input of financial services new business applications and to resolve
any problems with the process. Displayed strong communication skills and
commitment to team building.
. Selected to be the Team Leader for three other administrative staff
members.
. Progressively worked in five previous entry level positions before
obtaining a promotion to Sr. Sales Support Analyst.
Education
Hillsborough Community College, General Coursework - Tampa, FL
Professional Development Training Certificates
Participated in multiple MetLife Professional Development Workshops
including but not limited to:
Network Essentials, Business Ethics, Communication Skills, Records
Awareness and Retention,
Time Management, Business Conduct, and Recognizing Conflicts of Interest