JACOB HOWRAN
RR #** Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6Y2
**********@*******.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Customer Service
• Proficient with merchandise transactions
• Receiving and logging complaints
• Daily work completed in the receiving payment sector
• Arranging for refunds and credits
• Explaining the type and cost of services offered
• Answering inquiries and providing information to customers
Administrative
• Filing forms in regards to issues that need further research
• Coordinating with supervisors to come up with solutions to consumer issues
• Obtaining confidential information while accurately updating customer accounts
• Counting inventory and calculating sales figures for the day or shift
• Reading and researching relevant materials to stay current in programme knowledge
• Coordinating with other departments to help solve customer issues
EDUCATION
Diploma in International Trade
Sir Sandford Fleming College- Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 2002-2005
Took courses related to the following aspects:
• Freight Forwarding: Consolidating products for shipment and customs
• Logistics: Getting products to their destination in the most efficient manner
• Customs and Excised Regulations: Complying with custom rules and regulations
• International Market and Analysis: How to analysis and plan market entry
• Import and Export Marketing: Marketing based on country and cultural factors
Bachelor of International Business
Griffith University-Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2008-2009
Took courses in regards to:
• Micro and Macro Economics: Study of economies on a small and large scale
• International Corporate Finance: In regards to currency exchanges and contracts
• International Law: Regarding international regulations and contracts
• Business and Politics in the Asia Pacific Region: South East Asian Politics
• International Marketing: Marketing products in their respective regions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Call Centre Representative
Sykes- Peterborough, ON November 2009-Present
• Selling products to prospective and existing customers
• Dealing with billing disputes
• Maintaining and changing of customer accounts
• Negotiating pricing and contracts with the customers
• Adapting to changes in policies and work environment
Call Centre Representative
Teleperformance -Peterborough, ON October 2006-June 2008
• Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Hardware Exchanges
• Handling of billing disputes
• Negotiating pricing and contracts with customers
• Diffusing passionate customers and situations
Gas Station Attendant
Cango Incorporated- Peterborough, ON December 2002-September 2006
• Training new employees on procedures
• Inventory and balancing of accounts
• Serving customers and taking payments
• Comparing pricing with competitors
AWARDS /ACHIEVEMENTS
• Letter of Achievement from Sir Sandford Fleming College
References available upon request