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Customer Service Sales

Location:
Bear River, NS, Canada
Posted:
August 19, 2014

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Resume:

Rebecca Hartnett

**** ***** **. ***. ***

Halifax, NS. B3J 1A5

*.*.**********@*****.***

902-***-****

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Stream in Leadership/ Management Studies

2008 - 2012

St. Francis Xavier University - Antigonish, NS

. Successfully graduated and obtained my university degree

Opeongo High School 2004 -

2008

. Successfully completed grades nine through twelve and obtained my high

school diploma

Accomplishments:

Atlantic Canada Enterprise Rent-A-Car

. Top Sales Executive of the Month- February 2014

. Marketing Sales Executive of the Month- October 2013

Work Experience:

Enterprise- Rent-A-Car

Assistant Branch Manager-Halifax, N.S

March 2014-Present

Management of Customer Service and Operations

* Manage the efforts of Branch employees in providing a high level of

customer service, including management of the rental counter, customer

flow, and telephone service, as well as training by example

* Develop and maintain Branch operational plan

* Use initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making

skills to perform a variety of duties and solve problems. Some examples

include: approving rate deviations, approving extensions of rental tickets

without deposits or where customer is delinquent, determining when to

retrieve cars if customers are overdue, approving rentals for drivers under

25, approving cash deposit rentals and unusual credit card and rental

requests, and approving write-offs

* Manage overall branch operations in absence of and/or request of the

Branch Manager

Human Resource Management

* Supervise, mentor, train, coach, evaluate and develop staff

* Provide continual feedback regarding employee performance; meet with

personnel to monitor sales goals and overall performance

* Prepare effective and timely employee reviews and participate in the

review process

* Administer and/or recommend disciplinary action, promotions,

transfers and/or other personnel actions

Fleet Management and Maintenance

* Evaluate fleet mix and utilization

* Manage fleet for rentals

* Ensure completion of daily unit reconciliation

* Manage vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventative

maintenance, manufacturers' recalls, breakdowns and accident damage

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Sales and Marketing/Financial Performance

* Develop, plan and actively participate in branch sales and marketing

efforts to increase and improve business

* Train, motivate and coach employees to increase branch sales by

understanding, communicating, and using the 4-step sales process to promote

and sell optional protection products, vehicle features and benefits, fuel

options and additional equipment

* Manage branch receivables, including negotiating payment plans,

collecting difficult accounts receivables, preparing write-offs for

uncollectible accounts, and recommending accounts for referral to

collection

* Supervise and train other employees regarding branch receivables

Management Assistant- Halifax, NS

April 2013-February 2014

. Manage and run day to day operations smoothly and efficiently

. Answering incoming calls as well as helping customers

. Maintain a professional appearance when dealing with customers as well

as corporate accounts

. Marketing within the Halifax area to gain business by visiting

potential corporate accounts

. Assist in the training and development of new employees

. Understand and implement a financial analysis of the business and

where improvements can be made

Management Trainee- Halifax, NS July 2012-

April 2013

. Learn basic tasks in order to contribute to the operation of running a

rental fleet

. Learn multiple programs in order to effectively contribute to all

aspects of the business

. Relate to customers in a professional manner and handle all aspects of

the customer experience

. Prepare for and complete basic skills test in order to advance within

the management training process

. Prepare for and complete management qualification verbal interview in

order to become a Management Assistant and further career

Drive-U Driver

October 2011- April 2012

Drive-U Student Services- Antigonish, NS

. Successfully operating a vehicle while ensuring that students make it

home safely

. Adhere to all the rules enlisted by The Student's Union, making sure

to follow protocol and never put others in harm of danger

. Ensure that all passengers are safe at all times during the duration

of their ride while in the vehicle

Teacher's Assistant

July 2011

Renfrew District County School Board - Arnprior, ON

. Organized and implemented a teaching plan that would ensure students

reached a proper level of understanding of each subject

. Increased basic math and reading skills of students in grades one and

two to successfully bring them above class average

. Ensured homework and assignments were accurately completed to ensure

certain students were reaching and surpassing goals

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Tree Planter May & June of 2010 &

2011

Scott and Stewart Forestry - Antigonish, NS

. Effectively managed my time in order to meet individual daily planting

demands with little to no supervision

. Minimized revenue loss by maintaining proper inventory logs

Intramural Referee September 2009

- 2011

St. Francis Xavier University - Antigonish, NS

. Directed and administered multiple games of various sports to ensure

fairness and accuracy within the leagues

. Fairly mediated individual games according to the rules and

regulations of the game

Sales Associate (Part Time/Seasonal)

December 2006 - 2011

Sport Chek

. Increased store revenue by proactively assisting customers and up-

selling them with my knowledge on beneficial products

. Provided training to new employees ensuring business standards were

embedded and incorporated in their daily procedures

. Amplified customer satisfaction by continuously providing great

service by abiding to the company's values

Bartender / Food Preparer Summer of

2009

Whitetail Golf Club - Cobden, ON

. Productively used my time management and organizational skills to

serve tables and maintain the bar alone

. Effectively trained new employees to ensure organizational practices

were embedded and incorporated in their daily procedures

Administration Clerk - Front Desk

April 2007 - August 2008

Best Western Fitness - Cobden, ON

. Maintained up to date records on equipment maintenance to ensure the

safety of all gym members

. Successfully managed multiple personal trainer's calendars to

coordinate and maximize appointment opportunities

. Effectively registered new clients to ensure a good customer

experience

Volunteer and Community Involvement:

Orientation Crew

September 2009

St. Francis Xavier University - Antigonish, NS

. Coordinated multiple events for orientation week while recruiting and

leading volunteers

. Successfully assisted new students with questions and concerns in

regards to preparation needed to succeed in university courses

Blue Crew Member September

2009 - 2012

St. Francis Xavier University - Antigonish, NS

. Increased student participation rate throughout St. FX by organizing

events and encouraging support for varsity athletes

Assistant Coach Summer of 2006 - 2008

High Power Soccer Camp - Cobden, ON

. Used leadership skills to instill skills and teamwork practices within

the soccer team

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Orientation Crew 2005 - 2008

Opeongo High School - Cobden, ON

. Coordinated multiple events for incoming grade nines to help them

network and meet new classmates

. Recruited new volunteers for upcoming years to ensure the success of

the orientation team

Coach Summer of

2005

Opeongo Minor Soccer Team - Cobden, ON

. Used leadership skills to instill skills and teamwork practices within

the soccer team

Computer Skills

. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office on both a P.C. and Mac

. Email and Internet

References:

. References upon request



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