Darryl K. Hardin
Riverview, Florida 33569
813-***-**** ? *******@*****.***
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SUMMARY
Fifteen years of sales experience in the telecommunication industry.
Highly skilled in business development, Major Account service and Key
Account management. Possess strong goal-setting abilities and a dedication
to match and exceed set goals. Works well without supervision, in a team
environment or independently.
CAREER HISTORY
Sales Action Center/Retention Specialist, Alltel Wireless
05/2000 to 04/2010
Primary functions include the sale of wireless phones, wireless internet
cards and accessories to current Alltel wireless customers. Process
activation and/or disconnect request in a timely manner and provide correct
market and product specific information.
? Recognized for reducing churn by providing appropriate follow-up and to
re-enforce the original sale.
? Exceeded all sales and retention goals, and earned ACE Contest Award in
2006 and 2008, Gold Circle Winner
2004 and 2005.
? Successfully collected data for market analysis and integrated sales
planning activities which resulted in the use
of a more effective sales model.
Tier B Escalations Representative, GTE Wireless
11/1998 to 05/2000
Resolved escalated wireless calls, investigated errors on service orders
and/or bills and took action to provide exceptional customer satisfaction.
? Achieved high performance evaluations based on high retention rate of
dissatisfied customers.
? Ensured customer satisfaction while managing time constraints, apparent
obstacles and stressful conditions.
? Utilized vast telecommunication experience to make day to day decisions
with minimal assistance.
Trainer-Lead Associate, GTE 04/1997
to 11/1998
Successfully trained and developed Call Center Associates on the proper
used of N.O.C.V. order system, and S.P.O.C. residential landline order and
billing procedures. Mentored several top producing Call Center Associates
through continuous coaching, motivation and side by side training.
? Served as liaison between management and Call Center Associates.
? Effectively handled customer complaints and referrals.
? Assisted supervisors in all phases of their day to day responsibilities.
SPOC-Billing Associate, GTE 09/1996
to 04/1997
Point of contact for all residential and single-line business customers
contacting GTE. Listened to inquiries, provided relevant information and
correct billing errors. Processed orders for service and made necessary
changes to service, matched needs of the customer to the services/features
offered by GTE. Handled billing inquiries and concerns of GTE customers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Texas-Arlington
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST