T'LYSSA CONNELL
New York 347-***-**** ************@*****.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Bachelor degree holder with over three years of experience in customer service and as an office administrator. A leader and mentor who served as the Student Government Association President and took the initiative to expand the student clubs/organizations and oversaw the implementation of various policies changes to assist non-traditional students transition to an educational setting. Extensive experience working collaboratively with other departments and the ability to balance several major projects and complete them in a timely manner.
EDUCATION
BERKELEY COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Management, 2017
Associate in Applied Science, Business Management, 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
BERKELEY COLLEGE, BROOKLYN, NY
Administrative Assistant, 2015 – 2017
Assisted the Campus Operating Officer with the day-to-day operation of the campus.
Tracked office supply inventory and approved supply orders
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies
Managed phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.)
Created and updated records and databases that included personal, financial and other information
Tracked stock of office supplies and placed orders when necessary
Assisted colleagues whenever necessary
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS, MANHATTAN, NY
Customer Service Representative, 2014 – 2015
Conferred with customers by telephone and in person to provide information about products/services, took/entered orders, canceled accounts and obtained details of complaints
Kept records of customer interactions/transactions, recorded details of inquiries, complaint, and comments, as well as, actions were taken
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments and arranged for billing
Resolved customer service/billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money and adjusting bills
Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
Answered customers' questions and provided information on procedures/policies
Maintained, clean and orderly checkout areas and completed other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptied trash cans
Computed and recorded totals of transactions
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
Kept records of the quantities of food used
Operated cash register, handled money and gave correct change
ALLIED BARTON, BROOKLYN, NY
Security Officer, 2013 – 2014
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to guard against theft and maintained security of premises
Circulated among visitors, patrons/employees to preserve order and protect property
Answered telephone calls took messages, answered questions and provided information during non-business hours and when the switchboard was closed
PLANET FITNESS, BROOKLYN, NY
Member Services Representative, 2010 – 2012
Conferred with customers by telephone/in person to provide information about products/services, took and entered orders, canceled accounts and obtained details of complaints
Kept records of customer interactions/transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken
Completed contract forms, prepared change of address records and issued service discontinuance orders, using computers
Solicited sales of new/additional services and products
Received payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers and automatic debits
Issued receipts, refunds, credits and change due to customers
Greeted customers entering establishments
Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas and completed other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptied trash cans
Kept periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions
PARAMOUNT DECORATORS, BROOKLYN, NY
Stock, Cashier, Sales, 2007 – 2012
Answered customers' questions about merchandise and advised on merchandise selection
Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, accept cash and charge cards for purchases
Took inventory/examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered and replenished
Packed customer purchases in bags and cartons
Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins and tables with new/transferred merchandise
Received, opened, unpacked and issued sales floor merchandise
Stamped, attached and changed price tags on merchandise, referring to price list
HONORS/AWARDS
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student Government Association Vice President 2015
Student Government Association President 2016
Caribbean Student Association Secretary 2015
LeadHership Award Recipient 2017