Graham Odenyo
*** ***** **** *** *-* Waynesboro
GA 30830
404-***-****, 706-***-**** - ******.******@*****.***
Profile: Talented and resourceful individual offering a unique blend of
cross- functional skills resulting from more than 10 years of active
involvement and providing excellent customer service to accommodate the
needs of the customer as well as the employer. I am a self- starter who
shows initiative and can conduct business in a professional manner. Posse's
good customer relation skills, presenting a good company image.
. Strong interpersonal, listening, and rapport-building skills, with
aptitude to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers,
business associates and management.
. Experienced in general office practices, answering customer inquiries,
addressing problems, and maintaining confidentiality.
. Receptive to and supportive of team efforts to ensure customer
satisfaction.
. Proven ability to plan, organize as well as work hand in hand with
business owners, patrons and the general public.
. Demonstrated ability to work well under stressful conditions while
maintaining a sense of humor to see projects through to completion,
skillfully combining wit and perseverance in time of crisis.
. Welcomes new challenges, accept responsibility, enjoy working with
people, value camaraderie, and benefit from a strong network of
friends and colleagues.
Education:
Brewton Parker College
1999
Mt. Vernon GA
Business Administration
Upper hill High school
1995
Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
High School Diploma
Manpower,
06/11 - 08/11
Sealing Technicial
Waynesboro, GA
Worked as a sealing technician on transformer Units at Alstom in Waynesboro
GA. Was
Responsible for ensuring that all tasks were performed on the unit, prior
to testing to its final destination to customer. Also worked in production
oven, as well as expediting units from testing to lab.
Experience: Art Home Repair
12/07 - 05/11
Sales Associate
Atlanta GA
Coordinated activities concern with the day to day activities of the
business, including, but not limited to screening and evaluating new
customers, as well as assisting the director with marketing
responsibilities such as designing color layouts for advertising,
writing advertisements as well as designing product pricing bulletins.
Performed, developed and implemented a multitude of tasks contributing to
the daily operations of Art Home Repair. Handled customer complaints and
resolution. Made prospecting calls and serviced customers after the sales
process was completed.
Initial Contract Services
08/2008 - 01/01/2009
Custodian
Atlanta, GA
Maintained Atlanta airport men's restroom by sweeping, mopping floors,
cleaning mirrors, sinks. Polished stainless steel fixtures, replenished
toiletry supplies as need, dusted ceiling vents, mixed various cleaning
chemicals, monitored bathroom utilities to
ensure that they were in sound and sanitary condition for use by customers.
Assisted airline travelers with various needs, including location of
terminals, travel options etc. Assisted patrons with special needs such as
wheelchairs navigate as well as enjoy the restroom.
Ken Photo Imaging
02/2005 - 12/2007
Sales Associate
Greenbelt, MD
Greeted potential customers at point of contact. Gave advice regarding
photography choices to customers as requested. Gave sample test shots to
customers to ensure quality service and experience. Maintained business
relationships with previous customers to ensure repeat business. Operated
cash register.
Burlington Coat Factory
01/2005 - 07/2005
Suit Specialist
Hunt Valley MD
Greeted customers at point of contact. Dispensed advice regarding men's
furnishings and dress accessories to customers as required. Organized,
arranged and facilitated men's suits and furnishings according to
specified, dress, color chart, size, type and
Classification of merchandise. Assisted in company inventory exercises.
Assisted clients with suits and men's furnishing sizing, and measurements,
color combinations and tailoring service referrals as requested by
customers. Dressed and decorated store manikins,
as well as suit displays and tie carousels, shirt bins and slacks racks
according to store and company requirements. Performed a daily inventory of
suits to account for inventory levels and to ensure minimal product
shrinkage.
Nationwide Hyundai
05/2005 - 07/2005
New car sales Associate
Timonium MD
Was point of contact greeter of potential customers at car dealership.
Assisted customers with suggestions pertaining to automobile purchasing
questions. Performed credit checks on potential customers. Assisted
customers with their post purchase needs by helping them
navigate through the service department, by scheduling service and
maintenance appointments for them, walking them through the paperwork
associated with maintenance related activities generated by the service
department. Negotiated and structured deals while maintaining a sense of
integrity. Maintained and serviced past customers with an intention of
building my book of business by expanding my customer base as well as
producing for the dealership more customers for their products and
services. Performed cold calls.
Discovery Channel Store
06/2001 -03/2002
Sales Associate
Baltimore MD
Greeted customers at point of contact. Assisted customers with their
purchasing questions as they required. Sold special offers and memberships
to customers as per company requirements. Provided customers with offers
and coupons for a more pleasant shopping
experience. Kept up with inventory levels so as to assure minimal
shrinkage. Provided excellent customer service.
McDonald's
01/2002- 05/2002
Cook
Atlanta GA
Ensured work environment was clean and sanitary. Ensured that all product
was dispensed of and cooked within the provided work parameters, and that
food was disposed of before the expiry date as per health requirements.
Ensured that the food supply was well stocked
before and after the workday. Ensured that the stockroom was well stocked
with supplies, condiments and other accessories. Ensured that the equipment
was regularly serviced to ensure efficiency and maximum productivity.
Clayton Homes
12/1999- 12/2001
Ceiling Technician
Waycross GA
Ensured that all ceiling waiting to be fitted onto manufactured housing
frames were painted and free of cracks or any visible defects. Performed
restorative as well as cosmetic work on finished ceilings
to ensure that they met quality control standards upon final inspection.
Assembled various parts as required including parts, bolts, nuts, tools,
paints, particle boards.
Skills
Competent knowledge of various computers; 10 key calculator; Internet
experience; interpersonal skills.
Software: Microsoft Word 6.0, 7.0, 1998, 2000 and
Microsoft XP; Microsoft Outlook
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