Lian Schmitt
***********@*****.*** 951-***-**** 951-***-****
Professional Experience
Manpower Staffing - Temecula, California
March 2008 to January 2009
Move Coordinator
. Developed a strong working knowledge of Remedy and Excel applications.
. Performed weekly floor walkthroughs of office areas verifying signage,
staff seating, and furniture concerns as assigned. As required,
assisted in project moves.
. Prepared and distributed move packets, move signage, move
spreadsheets. Assisted as needed in the field during project moves.
. Processed approved furniture related work requests, sending them to
outside vendor and notifying end-user of scheduled work.
Integrity Service Solutions - Murrieta, California
January 2005 to December 2007
Director of Operations
. Managed and developed core business and operational development
functions including human resources, quality control, and customer
service.
. Defined objective assessments on performance and provided
developmental opportunities for the employees.
. Assured highest quality of standards were maintained through thorough
policy and procedures training, facilitating compliance of all
policies and procedures, implementation of cross training of
personnel, timely management practices, listened and counseled
utilizing positive management skills.
. Oversaw data entry in the Punchlist Manager system with accuracy to
include water damage files, service request notes and proper trade
contractor assignments.
. Ensured a high quality of customer service through communicating
effectively with developers, trade contractors and homeowners.
. Met with and addressed dissatisfied customer's concerns and responded
accordingly to the issues.
. Conducted monthly management and field personnel meetings.
. Acute awareness of quality control in construction as well as in
warranty service.
. Knowledgeable in water intrusion process and accurate reporting.
. Ensured the highest quality of customer service through effective
communication with developers, trade contractors, and homeowners;
demonstrated consistent success with addressing dissatisfied
customer's concerns; and awarded the honor of Customer Service
Professional of the Year finalist in 2005, 2006 and 2007 for the San
Diego Building Industry Association.
DR Horton - Carlsbad, California
August 2002 to January 2005
Customer Service Area Field Manager
. Interviewed and trained new customer service personnel. Provided on-
the-job training to new personnel.
. Met with challenging homeowners to resolve conflicts.
. Effective at homeowner meetings ensuring that established maintenance
procedures were properly executed mitigating the potential of future
litigation.
. Professionally represented the company for various mission essential
meetings and occasions.
. Interfaced with customers to identify needs, field questions and
facilitate services.
. Encouraged leadership and self-management practices of individuals by
empowering employees to make decisions.
. Contributed to the development of departmental homeowner and policy
and procedure manuals.
. Met weekly with the Director of Customer Service, on-site and area
superintendents for the purpose of improving current operations.
. Met with Homeowner Association and area superintendents prior to HOA
representing the community.
. Worked closely with area superintendents and customer service managers
to resolve common area issues in established communities; requiring
the use of community plans.
. Managed 25 employees and more than 20 communities while assisting in a
fast-paced closing schedule.
. Maintained closing reports. Distributed weekly to all sales,
construction and service personnel.
. Reviewed 100% of customer service 'red flag' issues.
. Assisted the customer service representatives in completing 100% of
customer service requests in 30 days or less.
United States Navy
September 1994 to July 2002
IT2- Information Technician Second Class Petty Officer
. Supervised and accounted for a crew of 8 technicians.
. Established training and education for long-term schedules.
. Installed fiber-optic cable.
. Provided on-the-job training as an Information Systems Technician.
. Awarded and maintained a Top Secret security clearance (DOD background-
investigation).
. Worked with customers on a daily basis solving problems and providing
excellent customer service.
. Maintained over 200 local area workstations and laptops and over 700
user accounts.
. Used productive troubleshooting skills to repair over 2500 trouble
calls resulting in high customer satisfaction.
. Meticulously annotated and completed maintenance records including
detailed annotations of man-hours, troubleshooting procedures
employed, repair equipment cost and final quality control.
. 5 years of experience in telecommunications.
. Second Class Leadership Training.
Education
. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - California State
University San Marcos; May 2014
. Associate in Liberal Arts, Business & Technology - Mount San Jacinto
College; May 2012
. Completed Senior Experience, May 2014
. Completed The Student VIP program through COBA, May 2013.
. Completed Tukwut Leadership Circle program, December 2013.