Paula E. Leonard
Bastrop, Texas **602
CAREER GOAL
To obtain a challenging and responsible position which allows the opportunity to utilize my
training and work experience towards productivity and promotional growth.
EDUCATION
Jackie Nell Secretarial School – Austin, Texas
Secretarial Certification - 9/1985 -5/1986
Bastrop High School – Bastrop, Texas
High School Diploma- 5/1985
EXPERIENCE
3/10 - 4/11 Mail Clerk; IRS, Austin, TX.
Received tax returns, and other form related mail. Worked along with team members, which I
was responsible for assuring tax returns and monies were processed, and distributed to correct
departments.
6/07 – 1/09 Customer Service Representative; Sears Holdings, Round Rock, TX.
Utilized negotiation skills to promote company product sales. Secured payments; provided
customer support and client satisfaction by acting as a liaison between customers and supporting
departments. Provided problem resolution techniques, scheduled and authenticated
appointments to complete daily data input. Trained new employees on laws, policy, procedures
and how to be productive in sales.
6/95 - 11/06 Production Operator; Abbott Laboratories, Pflugerville, TX.
Produced medical supplies for hospitals and medical facilities, maintaining a safe working
environment and a quality product. Facilitated and communicated mechanical productivity by
monitoring timelines, completing reports for daily data logs, and collaborating with technical
support for problem resolutions regarding mechanical malfunctions. Attended weekly meetings
for updates and implementation; trained new employees on laws, policy, procedures, productivity
and safety.
1/90 - 10/94 Customer Service Representative; MCI, Austin, TX.
Provided support to clients. Acted as a liaison between customers and supporting departments
using problem solving skills. Scheduled and confirmed appointments; completed data input;
promoted product sales and customer satisfaction using negotiating skills; secured payments; and
trained new employees on laws, policy, and procedures.
Skills
Copier* Fax*Internet*Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)*Ten-key* Typing