Carolyn Ballard
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Cell: 515-***-****
*********@*****.***
Career Focus
Detail oriented as a business professional, with strong abilities in leadership roles in
development, communication, flexibility, commitment and a positive attitude. Customer-
focused representative with proven capacity to troubleshoot issues and ensure customer
satisfaction.
Skills
Strong problem solving ability Client relations specialist Critical thinker
Team management Order processing Filing and data archiving
Skilled multi-tasking Excellent communication Time management
Scheduling skills
Training and development
Computer-savvy
Deadline-oriented Multi-phone line proficiency
Work History
Customer Service Representative June 2012 – February 2014
Crown Services Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines Car Auction
• Making calls to perspective and existing customers and setting appointments to attend car
auctions
Goodwill Industries
• Helping customer’s with purchases of items
• Organizing and distribution of clothing
• Setting up displays
• Adding and developing to existing coding system from colors, size and price of items
Employment Verification Specialist July 2012 – July 2013
Portico Staffing West Des Moines, Iowa
• Making outbound calls
• Conducting data entry of critical confidential, professional demeanor,
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• Employment screening refers to the process of investigating the backgrounds of potential
clients for loans and mortgages
• Verifying the accuracy of an applicant's claims authentication
First Responder /Supervisor in Security August 2005 – October 2010
Silver Hawk Security Des Moines, Iowa
• Measurements of cost control
• Managed three different sites of operations
• Assisted in the development of personnel – decision making in critical situations.
• Utilizing closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) to monitor activity
• Management and utilization, public safety enhancement, and coordination.
• Developing different techniques of policies and processors for training groups/employees
members in access control, security, fire protection and emergency technicians
• Training in First Aid and CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant February 2000 – August 2005
CLC University Des Moines, Iowa
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills: auditory and visual skills.
• Provide quality nursing care to residents; implement specific procedures and programs
coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments
• Reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or
requests for information
• Assisted in the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations
Education
Master’s in Business Administration and Marketing [MBA]
North Central University
Exceptive Completion of MBA 2016
Master’s in Business Leadership [MBL]
William Penn University
Completion of MBL 2014
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology
Kaplan University
Completion of 2011
Associate of Sciences: Computer and Network Technology
Vatterott College
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Completion of 2010
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