Elijah A. Patterson
**** ***** *** ** ? Acworth, Georgia 30102
404-***-**** Cell ? *****************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking employment with opportunities of advancement to higher positions.
EXPERIENCE
South georgia state college - douglas, ga
Referee January, 2014 - April,
2014
Responsibilities - Referee intramural basketball games. That also includes
score keeping/running the clock, as well as taking the stats for each game.
Ryla, Inc - kENNESAW, ga June, 2010 - December,
2011
Verizon Wireless Offline Agent
Responsibilities - Supported and provided superior service via phones.
Utilized questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone
communications. Used an effective approach to handle special telephone
tasks such as; call transfers, taking messages, call backs, holds,
interruptions, and unintentional disconnects. Understood the impact of
attitude in handling calls professionally. Effectively dealt with job
stress, irate callers, and upset customers. Used the most appropriate way
to communicate with different behavior types on the telephone. Applied the
elements of building positive rapport with different types of customers
over the phone. Apply the proper telephone etiquette to satisfy various
customer situations. Apply appropriate actions to effectively control a
telephone call. Identify voice skills and how to enhance a good telephone
presentation.
Ross - aCWORTH, ga October, 2011 - December, 2011
Retail Sales Associate
Responsibilities - Ensured that each customer received outstanding service
by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and
acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all
other aspects of customer service. Maintained an awareness of all
promotions and advertisements. Assist in floor moves, merchandising,
display maintenance, and housekeeping. Assist in processing and
replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock. Assist customers in
locating merchandise. Communicate customer requests to management. Assist
in completing price changes within the department. Participate in year-end
inventory and cycle counts. Help in ringing up sales at registers and/or
bagging merchandise. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any
manager.
Taco Bell - Acworth, GA December, 2009 - May,
2010
Cashier
Responsibilities - In charge of cash register. Handled all cash and credit
card transactions. Balanced the register at the end of each shift. Acted as
the host of the dining room area to the restaurant. Greeted the customers
as they entered. Made sure every customer received the correct order.
Assisted in the kitchen during rush hours. Pacifying customers when they
are annoyed. Acknowledging the regular patrons.
EDUCATION
Graduated North Cobb High: GPA 3.2
Class of 2010
South Georgia State College, Douglas, GA
Major: Communications
January, 2012 - May, 2014 cumulative credit hours: 54 hours