Syed Ahmed
Glendale Heights, IL, 60139
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OBJECTIVE: A position as a PC Support Technician where my training and
interest can be utilized in an IT environment that encourages growth.
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A patient, dependable individual with
strong communication and problem solving skills who follows directions
well, works and learns quickly. A positive attitude, coupled with the
ability to concentrate facilitates the successful completion of assigned
responsibilities.
EDUCATION:
Certifications: A+ Certified.
Under taking training in NETWORK+, and MCSA
Devry University Addison, IL 1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts
College of Dupage Glen Ellyn, IL 1995 - 1997
Courses taken to transfer to degree program
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, AIM'S, WMS, SAP, Oracle,
AS400, Lotus Notes.
. Microsoft Windows XP
. Microsoft Office XP Professional.
. Microsoft Vista
WORK HISTORY:
UMG (Temporary - Contract) Itasca, IL 2010
Customer Service Representative
. Handled150-200 inbound calls from customers regarding order request
and order cancellation.
. Answered member's inquiries on coverage's, limits and deductibles and
review member's policies, discussed options and updated customer
policy records.
. Issued credit to customers when orders were canceled.
Schneider Electric (Temporary - Contract) Palatine, IL
2009
Administrative Assistant
. Entering customer's information into AIM'S Extra Enterprise
Application to create and maintain records.
. Editing address and checking zip code for the right address to ensure
timely receipt of information.
. Responsible for updating and maintaining files and handled mails and
invoices.
Allstate (Temporary - Contract) Hoffman Estates, IL 2008 -
2009
Customer Service Representative
. Handled 70-80 inbound emergency calls for roadside service from
customers.
. Provided an exceptional sales experience to customers in order to meet
sales targets and performance goals.
. Answered customer inquiries on coverage's, limits and deductibles and
review customer policies, discuss options and update customer policy
records.
. Provided travel/routing information such as maps, Tour Books, and Trip-
Tiks to customers.
. Processed credit card transactions and invoices.
G.E. Commercial Finance Hoffman Estates, IL 2004 - 2007
Customer Service Representative/General Accounting
. Handled 60-70 inbound calls from vendor's requests approval by phone,
e-mail or internet for their customers.
. Made outbound calls in support of vendor needs.
. Responsible for processing invoices for approval.
. Requested purchase orders via an Excel spreadsheet.
. Approved credit amount for vendors following company guidelines.
Transamerica Distribution Finance Hoffman Estates, Illinois
1999- 2004
Administrative and Customer Service Representative
. Answered inbound and made outbound calls in support of customer needs.
. Handled Accounts Receivable and third party billing for Shipping,
Moving and Storage Company.
. Edited customers invoicing serial numbers and model numbers on AIM'S
application.
. Entered invoices and matched them to the appropriate departments
within the system for payment.
. Scanned invoices and customer's check for EDI errors in WMS.
. Reviewed invoice packets to make ensure all documents were correct.
. Match invoice to ordering information
. Responsible for updating and maintaining files
. Respond to customer inquiries.
. Faxed invoice statement to customer in timely manner.
. Handled mail.
Achievements / Recognition
See portfolio.