Chris Sparks
*** * **** *, ****, UT ***** 801-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective: I am interested in using & broadening my several skillsets.
Qualification Highlights: Fluent English and Spanish speaker with experience in client retention, customer service, technical support, project management, fact-finding research, and recruiting. Works well in situations that require self-direction and self-pacing.
Education: Bachelor of Science – Psychology, BYU Utah, April 2009
Related Experience:
Skyline Solar, American Fork, UT, Mar. 2017 – Apr. 2017
Sales Recruiter and Sales Support
-Recruit and onboard lead setters and sales professionals
-Support sales staff, input and maintain scheduling and client information
Vivint, Lindon, UT, Mar. 2016 – Mar. 2017
Strategic Business Development Rep, Customer Care, Tech Support
-Maintained positive customer relations with key clients
-Resolved complex customer issues in both English and Spanish
-Trouble shooting, problem solving, sales
On-site Mobile Labs, American Fork, UT, Mar. 2013 – present (consulting/by project)
Project Manager -Managed construction of first-of-its-kind truck-mounted laboratory
-Consulted on and directed other team members in construction and record keeping
Purchasing agent -Found and purchased components for the laboratory build project
Researcher - Found information on or designed/performed experiments on various topics
American Express, Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 02 - July 05
Spanish Language Interpreter
-Mediated conversations & financial transactions between Spanish & English speakers
-Overcame negative customer experiences to maintain good relations
-Provided prompt, superior customer service
Neways Int., Spanish Fork, UT, Dec. 04 - Nov. 05
Customer Service Specialist
-Negotiated business transactions in English and Spanish
-Dispelled misunderstandings by delivering accurate information
-Evaluated customer needs; offered solutions based on those needs
-Directed customers to appropriate company resources
Other Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish, fluent; quick learner; computer savvy. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Typing speed ~ 45 wpm.