Rugenna Stewart
Harper Woods, MI 48225
**************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging position with a reputable company and to contribute
to company goals, enlargement, and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Communication/Digital Design
July 2008
American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Technical proficiencies
. Adobe InDesign ( Macromedia Dreamweaver
. Adobe Illustrator ( Macromedia Flash
. Adobe Photoshop
Relevant Experience
Advanced Typography
. Developed CD packaging for fictional music group which included front
and back labels for jewel case, utilizing Adobe Illustrator and
InDesign
. Created eye-catching inner pages of a magazine for a fictional
restaurant review, utilizing InDesign and Power Point.
. Designed posters and postcards for alternative green project as part
of a school assignment utilizing InDesign
Corporate Identity
. Designed logos, taglines, stationery, posters, brochures, candle
labels and postcards for fictitious spa retreat as part of a school
assignment utilizing InDesign and Power Point
. Developed a corporate identity proposal for fictional graphic arts
gallery as part of class assignment utilizing InDesign and Power
Point
. Designed advertisement flyers and posters for fictitious companies
using variety of graphic programs including Illustrator and Photoshop
Web Design
. Created websites for a fictitious travel agency and dance company
using Photoshop for the graphics and Dreamweaver for content and
links (web location)
. Created dynamic flash animation for fictitious dance company website
using Macromedia Flash
. Designed several website mock-ups, including HTML input to organize
information within the web sites using Photoshop and Dreamweaver
Employment History
Customer Service Specialist
August 2012 - April 2013
Stefanini/Detroit Public School Transportation Detroit, MI
. Provide customer satisfaction to both internal and external (inbound
& outbound calls) customers.
. Convey information clearly and effectively between the dispatchers
and routers while using critical thinking skills.
. Work with dispatchers daily to ensure the transportation needs are
met to the customer satisfaction.
. Resolve issues of conflict in a tactful and professional manner and
to effectively diffuse irate callers. Direct requests and unresolved
issues to the designated resource in a timely manner.
. Perform customer verifications as well as multi- task in a fast pace
environment.
. Deal with DPS resources by telephone or electronically (via email)
arriving at the Service Desk and accurately identifies,
prioritize, log the service requests within the established
standards.
. Works both independently and collaboratively with other members of
DPS DTIS to solve problems and provide excellent service. Identify
and escalate situations regarding urgent matters or priorities.
. Identify problems by asking accurate and concise questions and
determining the appropriate course of action/redirection within
department guidelines required to resolve issues.
. Maintain a working knowledge of all DPS hardware and software
applications with a goal of resolving problems on the initial call.
Stay current with system information, changes and updates.
. Utilize the Service Desk software to open, track, close and route
issues/requests; and document resolution. Log all service desk
interactions. Follow up on customer interactions
. Research questions using available information resources and record
details of inquiries, comments and complaints.
Customer Support
April 2012 - July 2012
Aerotek/Crain Communications Detroit, MI
. Inbound and outbound calls regarding many different publications and
maintain high volume Microsoft Outlook email box, train and supervise
new hires on new intel voice applications.
. Assist customers with online subscriptions, including starting and
stopping subscriptions.
. General office as needed (preparing outgoing packages or ad-mailings).
. Updating excel spreadsheets used to track issues that arise daily.
. General database functions including entering promotion codes and
querying account information.
. Assist customers with password reset or virtual administration tools
as well as trouble shooting, Communicator (instant messaging) and
emailing clients.
. Assist customers in determining which subscription promotion is right
for their business or personal needs.
Closing Coordinator/Document Specialist
June 2011- March 2012
Aerotek/Title Source Troy, MI
. Responsible for sorting, indexing, and scanning loan documents into
our document management system.
. Review incoming documents against program specifications to determine
if they meet the criteria.
. Inbound and outbound phone calls regarding closing questions and in
office Communicator (instant messaging).
. Maintain closing workflow queue and closing request through Microsoft
outlook email inbox, in a fast pace environment.
. Assign all closings to specific closers/notary vendors, with special
attention to detail as well accuracy.
. Proactively communicate with multiple lenders to get loan documents in
a timely manner.
. Maintain a high volume team email box, 55 to 60 hours per week
including weekends.
. Work with all Title Source branches when scheduling closings.
. Work with appropriate teams to coordinate and schedule closings.
. Act as a liaison between Title Source team, borrower, and Lender
Client.
Customer Service Support
December 2010 - April 2011
Kelly Services/Budco Highland Park, MI
. Assist clients in a call center environment providing technical
support as well as customer service support for eight different
programs such as: Mopar, Nova Nordisk & Takeda Pharmaceuticals just to
name a few, along with notes for every call, Communicator (instant
messaging) throughout company as well as lotus notes.
. Duties include troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues,
working with Active Directory, Password resets; ticket tracking in
Pacman system & mail in rebate information.
. Assist in sales of owner manuals, service manuals and diagnostic
manuals for Mopar Tech Authority (a Chrysler division).
IT Field Support
September 2009 - October 2010
Kelly Services/Detroit Public School Detroit, MI
. Assist customers with password reset, verify computer cables are
connected properly, installed software and upgrades as well as
application troubleshooting for Windows XP, Vista as well as Windows
7.
. Troubleshoot system issues as well as work with help desk to solve
computer issues, set up computer properties, set up new computers as
well as printers, kept ground support inventory & ticket tracking
information for computers.
Myles Maddogs Hot Dog Cart
February 2008 - Present (summer months only)
Downtown Detroit, MI
. Cater to the public selling quick foods such as; beef hot dogs, chips
& sodas etc. ( I am the proprietor)
Inspections for Crank/Quality Department July
1998 - February 2008
Chrysler LLC. Detroit, MI
. Build 4.7 & 3.7 liter engines, and inspect all cranks for nicks,
dents, scratches etc.
. Program machines to work properly when malfunctioning.
Road side Assistance / AAA Insurance Co.
February 1998 - July 1998
Manpower Temporary Services, Dearborn, MI
. Receiving inbound calls from customers in need of road side
assistance.
. Dispatching tow companies nearest to the customer for fast and safe
service.
Order Entry Clerk / Carhart Inc.
October 1997 - February 1998
Manpower Temporary Services, Dearborn, MI
. Receive order faxes from major companies in need of Carhart products:
such as coats, coveralls, hats ect.
. Enter all orders into a 10 key punch system, contact companies if any
order discrepancies, heavy filing, kept price list accurate.
Customer Service Representative I
March 1995 - October 1997
Comerica Bank, Detroit, MI
. Responsible for teller duties such as: cashing checks, making
deposits, typing cashier checks, answering a multi-line telephone as
well as balancing the branch.
. Responsible for handling customer issues with account discrepancies,
retrieving signature cards for signature verification as well as
faxing signature cards to other branches.
. Responsible for handling sales of saving, checking and time deposit
accounts, visa plates, combined statements and Individual Retirement
Accounts (or IRA).
Volunteer Experience - Karmanos Cancer Institute (formally Michigan Cancer
Foundation), Detroit, MI