Kalan R.Estes
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713-***-**** (c) + 713-***-**** (h)
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Dynamic Customer Service and Data-Entry Professional
. Builds Instant Rapport with Customers
. Ethical, Punctual, and Dependable
. Clean Criminal Record
. Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
. Troubleshoots and Solves Problems
. Prioritizes to Juggle Multiple Tasks
. Inventory Control
. Team Player
. Anticipates Customer Needs
Summary
Responsible, reliable, and hardworking customer service, data entry, and
general office administrative clerk with 5 years experience in various
industries.
Technical Skills
. 10 Key & Data Entry
. Microsoft Word
. Microsoft Excel
. Microsoft PowerPoint
. Microsoft Outlook
. Typing - 40 wpm
. Multi-Line Phone Systems
. Internet Explorer
Professional Experience
January 2014-May 2014 The Attorney Generals Office Of Texas
Houston, TX
Inteern
. Data Entry
. Clerical Work
January 2013-May 2013 Harris County Precinct 7
Houston, TX
Intern
. Data Entry
. In Field Duties
. Community Service
September 2012-Present Contemporary Services Corporation
Houston, TX
Event Staff
. Security
. Customer Service
. Assistant for directory around Reliant Stadium
July 2008-May 2009 United Parcel Service (UPS)
Houston, TX
Package Handler
. Sorted and organized packages from 5-150lbs in a fast paced
environment to ensure timely delivery.
. Collaborated with colleagues and managers to form a streamlined
operation to sort and classify freight by zip code destination, size,
and delivery method.
. Organized and loaded freight into cargo containers and trailers.
. Scanned all inbound and outbound packages.
. Contributed to the team environment by working overtime and picking up
additional shifts when needed.
. Compared tracking labels on packages with destinations to ensure
freight was correctly loaded.
July 2009-March 2010 Target
Houston, TX
Sales Associate
. Cashier
. Customer Service Representative
September 2008-January 2009 Taylorsmith Consulting (EZ Tag Services)
Houston, TX
Data Entry Clerk
. Organized, compiled, and verified the accuracy of all evidence and
data of EZ Tag violators.
. Entered all information into databases accurately and quickly.
. Assisted customers and EZ Tag violators with questions and concerns in
a polite and pleasant manner.
. Handled other administrative duties including filing, faxing,
answering phones, and creating documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft
Office.
. Maintained all activities, files, and information in logbooks.
February 2007-March 2008 The Shoe Department
Houston, TX
Sales Associate
. Worked with individual customers to find unique shoes for individual
taste and comfort needs.
. Answered customer questions on prices, reviews, and durability of
various shoes.
. Organized and restocked shelves with shoes based on size, style, and
brand.
. Built rapport with customers to increase number of referrals and
repeat customers.
. Received payments and issued refunds via a computerized cash register.
August 2006- February 2007 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Houston, TX
Cook Associate (Part-Time During High School)
. Enforced sanitation practices for the upkeep and appearance of kitchen
and dining areas.
. Adhered to government food and safety regulations.
. Processed, assembled, and delivered orders while upholding a friendly
disposition to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
. Collected revenue using a computerized cash register system.
. Delivered products to other locations.
. Awarded Employee of the Month due to exemplary customer service skills
and company dedication.
June 2005-August 2006 On Assignment
Houston, TX
Administrative Intern (Part-Time During High School)
. Composed documents and spreadsheets using MS Word and MS Excel.
. Maintained a well organized filing system so documents were ready
available.
. Ran various errands for upper management.
January 2004-December 2005 Bump & Hair Salon
Houston, TX
Marketing Associate (Part-Time During High School)
. Created eye catching art and marketing materials to increase brand
awareness and overall salon revenue.
. Reviewed various publication software packages to make purchase
recommendations based on price, ease of use, and available features.
. Assisted in billing, bookkeeping, and maintaining accurate financial
records.
. Increased sales by networking, asking for referrals, and distributing
fliers.
Education
Carver Magnet High School for Applied Technology Engineering and the Arts
Diploma, May 2008
Awards: Certificate for Congressional Recognition: 2008, St. Paul
Industrial Training Scholarship Award: 2008, Perfect Attendance Award (all
years), Scholarship Academic Award: 2007, Scholarship Essay Award: 2006,
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program: 2006
Texas Southern University
August 18, 2008- May 10, 2014
Major, Criminal Justice Graduated
Interests / Activities
Drama Club, Houston Area Urban League Leadership Program, Freedoms
Foundation at Valley Forge, Houston Chapter
References Available Upon Request