Bidesta Sykes
Chesapeake, VA *****
**********@*****.*** - 757-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Machine Operator/Embosser
First Data Resources/Corporation - Chesapeake, VA - July 2002 to January 2006 Production of Credit and Debit cards for major banks and other companies. I learned how to run photo cards, cards that needed all of the wording on the back, machines that inserted cards in the jacket. I received numerous awards for being top producer of cards, and was named Employee of the month in 2003. Machine Operator/Embosser
First Data - Chesapeake, VA - July 2002 to January 2006 We produced Credit and Debit cards for banks and Credit Unions. I learned to operate a variety of machines. I received numerous awards for top producer, and also Employee of the Month. Customer Service Representative/ Discover Tiewater Specialist/Bus Cleaner Tidewater Regional Transit/Hampton Roads Transit - Norfolk, VA - April 1994 to July 2002 Answering calls in the call center for bus routes and schedules. Delivery of tokens, bus tickets, and bus schedule booklets. Took photos for disabled riders and issued half-fare cards. Sold tour packages during the summer for visitors from other states to visit the Naval Base, Oceana, Portsmouth, the Oceanfront, and Norfolk. Gave bus information. Gave directions to various places, called taxies for Traffix customers, mobile sales at various locations, reconciled monies against what was issued to sell, put Deposits in the safe, and much more. I received numerous awards for receiving and answering the most calls. I organized the lost and found and ran the switchboard as needed.
EDUCATION
Diploma
Manatee High School
Not finished
Norfolk State University
Studied Medical Records Technology
ECPI University
SKILLS
Cash Register, some copy machines, fax machines, answering the telephone, cash handling, driving vans and cars. (10+ years)
AWARDS
Many certificates for receiving the most calls at HRT. Received Employee of the month and top producer at First Data. Received high scores on tests that were given randomly before starting my shift and during my training.
August 2003
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Class B Commercial Driver License
October 1995 to Present
GROUPS
No groups.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have worked a variety of jobs during my working years. I love learning new things. Now I want a career.