Aaron Calnek
*** **** ****** ****** **** Blvd. Apt. 607 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-***-****
********@*****.***
Objective
To inform the public in an unbiased and just manner, and provide consistent communication to
consumers and my employer
Skills
• 8+ years of Customer Service Experience
• 2 years of Direct Sales Experience
• Computer skills: Publisher (websites), PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Delicious, WordPress, etc.
• Public Relations experience: Writing Press Releases, Backgrounders, News Releases,
Newsletters, and Marketing etc.
• Former UNC Charlotte PRSSA and Charlotte PRSA Member
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (Public Relations & Journalism)
• University of NC at Charlotte August 2006 - September 2009
• Belmont University August 2004 - December 2005
Public Relations and Marketing Experience
July 2014 – October 2014
Convergys Corporation – Onstar Customer Service and Problem Resolution Representative
• Provided world-class customer service as “the voice of Onstar” to assist subscribers with
the initial setup of their account
• Completed over 50 activations daily, collected sensitive and financial information from
subscribers; data entry, building rapport, and maintained constant interaction
simultaneously with various web and java-based applications
• Exceeded sales conversion rate by 20%, reduced average handle time per call, improved
efficiency and earned top quality scores
• Combined patience, determination and persistence to effectively troubleshoot client
issues
• Possesses strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to
contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times
January 2012 – April 2014
HFL Inc. / Apex Consulting Solutions – Lead Account Manager
• Expanded customer base by cold calling contacts weekly for DirecTV’s Marketing and
Advertising campaigns
• Ranked among top 5% of producers in national sales within each quarter of 2012 and
2013 (out of 400+ sales personnel)
• Consistently maintained position of top sales production in regional sales in 2012 and
2013
• Refined interpersonal skills via face-to-face consumer relationship-building marketing
tactics
• Lead managerial meetings, interviewed and trained account managers.
August 2009- January 2012
Davinci’s Pizza – Cashier / Delivery Driver
• Handled large amounts of cash on a daily basis
• Handled each and every customer’s concerns and/or questions in a swift and orderly
process
• Drove out delivery orders
September 2007 - December 2007
Mecklenburg County Democratic Party- Social Media / Public Relations Intern
• Drafted newsletters and flyers, and wrote passages for DNC web-site
• Officiated weekly meetings with the DNC
May 2007 - August 2007
American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Chapter - Social Media / Public Relations Intern
• Maintained record of the Red Cross's media partners
• Drafted press releases, newsletters and flyers
• Helped create a Communication Campaign for the Red Cross / CMS
• Created a new Red Cross Social Media / Public Relations Internship handbook
January 2007 - May 2007
UNC Charlotte's Event Planning Committee - Marketing Team
• Planned and organized dedication event for The Global Public Relations Center at UNC
Charlotte
• Created print advertisements
• Organized UNC Charlotte’s Communication Studies Awards Night
References
Nestor Sanchez Owner HFL Inc. / Apex Consulting Solutions
Colin Ronan Field Organizer Kay Hagan Senate Campaign
Christian Beaumont Warehouse Manager Barcelona Distributers