Gerri M. Allyn
St. Peters, MO 63376
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
My many years of experience in pricing and customer service in the telecommunications
industry make me the candidate of choice for your current Telecommunications Cost
Analyst position. I am a quick learner who always gives 110% and have strong work ethics.
Let me show you what I can do for you!
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SAVVIS Communications, Pricing/Data Analyst
2005 – 2009
• Priced domestic and international data circuits
• Procured circuits from various vendors
• Maintained vendor relations
• Prepared weekly Excel spreadsheets
• Analyzed vendor quotes and negotiated more favorable pricing
• Worked with Cost Analysts to dispute billing issues
• Prepared monthly Cost Savings Report
• Prepared monthly spend vs budget spreadsheet
MCI, Implementation Specialist/Pricing Analyst
2000 – 2005
• Tracked orders daily from entry to installation
• Escalated orders to proper level when necessary
• Prepared weekly Excel spreadsheets
• Provided excellent customer service
• Handled high-profile customers such as Reuters and SAVVIS
• Priced domestic data circuits using various schedules and web tools
• Updated pricing schedules
• Presented with 2004 PEAK Award
CROSSMARK, Sales Administrator
1989 – 2000
• Entered orders
• Updated products and pricing
• Prepared promotional paperwork
• Tracked and pushed orders through to delivery
• Invoiced orders
• Handled all Health and Beauty Care accounts including:
L’Oreal, Block Drug, Gerber, Neutrogena, Style, 3M, Novartis, Polident
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Advanced Word, Excel and Outlook)
Vantive Software
Various proprietary programs
PERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Able to work in a fast paced environment
Attention to detail and accuracy
Able to efficiently troubleshoot and solve problems
Time management skills
Able to work unsupervised
Detail oriented
EDUCATION
2001 – MCI Pricing Analyst Training Program (4 weeks)
2000 – MCI Implementation Specialist Training Program (6 weeks)
Attended Florissant Valley Community College, majoring in Business Administration
INTERESTS
Community volunteer
Photography
Scrapbooking