Sandra Lustin
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KEY SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project/Program Management Experience
Escalation Management
Case Management
Retail/Sales Experience
Results Driven
Proactive Task-Management Style
TECHNICAL PROJECT PROGRAM MANAGER - Sprint Communications
Atlanta, GA 2013 to Present
Specialized in the cross-functional program management and implementation of technical, employee, quality and business service assurance projects
Identify key internal/external stakeholders necessary for project completion
Worked on multiple projects simultaneously, including cost saving initiative projects that have saved the company 2+ million per month. Also have experience working with Fortune 500 companies and on nationwide projects
Escalation Management, managed highly visible escalations to resolution
Instrumental in planning and executing innovative strategies to achieve objectives for infrastructure improvement
Worked directly with senior and executive level management on understanding key operations metrics and possible effect
Responsible for maintaining a broad scope of understanding as relative to Sprint network components, fix agencies and external vendors
Required to possess strong communication skills for the effective dissemination of updates/status/plans of action to stakeholders and engaged parties
Successfully managed and influenced consumer expectations while ensuring optimal customer service with small and large businesses
Exhibit the business acumen to translate customer complaints and network performance into strategies for optimal issue resolution
Draft, publish and maintain process documentation and written communications to be distributed both internally and externally
Implement analytical skills to identify network related trouble to ensure the according parties are engaged to address the matter
Accountable for individual time management and multitasking for a productive workflow
Act as a representative for the company to be a knowledgeable and technical voice for both internal and external conference calls
KEY STRENGTHS
Exceptional Customer Service and Leadership skills
Professional Demeanor
Proficiency with Office Equipment and Software
Solid Problem-Solving Skills
Detail Oriented
Strong Organizational Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Binghamton University
CNS SPECIALIST - BUSINESS WIRELESS TICKET MANAGEMENT - Sprint Communications
Atlanta, GA 2010 to 2013
Lead daily activities of the team to ensure that all work is completed according to scheduled deadlines with attention to quality standards, priorities and overall goals
Cultivate and sustain an extensive knowledge in Custom Network Solutions, billing, data applications, data services and network performance
Research, document, and propose new methods or modifications to existing methods of customer support processes for CNS customers
Effectively escalated network issues to resolution, while sustaining interaction with the customer/account team to ensure proper and concise expectations are set
Provide empathetic, courteous, quality customer service in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with company protocols
Active participant with the company’s internal Wireless Documentation Task-Force, with a focus on outlining procedures and responsibilities related to Custom Network Solutions to be published into company recognized Method & Procedures and other official documentation
Schedule, organize and conduct team meetings
Provide inbound/outbound telephone support for customers by implementing basic and advanced troubleshooting, investigating and resolving customer questions and problems
Maintain a positive, problem-solving approach in the spirit of cooperation in the team environment
Instruct customers on usage of features of all handset models, network coverage and technical issues, data services, troubleshooting computer connections with Sprint devices and installing Sprint software
BUSINESS CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I - Sprint Communications
Atlanta, GA 2007 to 2010
Provided customers with the highest quality support for technical service impairment concerns
Firm understanding of MPLS, M2M, VPN, Frame Relay, ATM, & Point to Point circuits and products
Creation of customer trouble tickets
Escalation efforts on existing trouble tickets until successful resolution
Responsible for upkeep of proprietary and personal customer information
Administer support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of equipment
Serve as a customer contact on service related problems
Determine the most cost effective repair/resolution to minimize customer downtime.
PROVISIONING SPECIALIST II - Sprint Communications
Atlanta, GA 2006 to 2007
Install data and voice orders throughout completion to include private lines (DS0’s, DS1’s, DS3’s, & OCX’s), PRI, CPE, Change Request, and Disconnects. Perform customer credit reviews, build customer accounts in appropriate billing system, and apprise customers about their account
Effectively handle customer service issues and escalations
Maintain knowledge of new or revised methods and procedures as products and systems change
Manage tracking of orders by utilizing Mainframe Order Management Systems (MOM), and Order tracking system (OTTO)
Customer Service, Data Entry, Liaison between provisioning team and the assigned Implementation specialist
EDUCATION SPECIALIST - Professional Career Development Institute
Norcross, GA 2005 to 2006
Providing customers with the highest quality support to customers for technical service impairment concerns
Assisted with tutoring/ mentoring students via telephone, e-mail and written communication
Successful processing of enrollments and payments for current, and newly enrolled students
Grading of student exams
Modified and implemented new processes for student course material
BANK TELLER - Bank of America
Smyrna, GA 2002 to 2003
Providing customers with the highest quality support on bank transactions
Processor of enrollments and payments on credit card/ loan payments
Bookkeeping and cash management
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Local No. 69 of BCTGM Int. Union
Port-Chester, NY 2001 to 2002
Task management to hire ups
Administer support to executives on day to day operational duties
Schedule, organize and conduct team meetings
Draft, publish and maintain process documentation and written communications to be distributed both internally and externally
CASE WORKER - COLLEGE AIDE - NYC Dept. of Health – Bureau of TB
Bronx, NY 1997 to 2002
Provided solutions for patients in regards to education, housing, medical and employment obstacles
Monitored patient’s medical and social progress
Maintained highly infected and contagious TB patients
Patient enrollment, registration, and triage
Monitored incoming and outgoing patient records
Schedule appointments and telephone duties