Maria I. Faria
**** ******* ** ** #*** Washington, DC 20009 **************@*****.*** 202-***-****
Areas of Expertise:
Experienced in Microsoft Fluent in Spanish and Certified in CPR
Office (PowerPoint, Word, English
Excel)
Experience
Network Operations and Fiber Optics, Verizon Communications, Silver Spring, MD, 1980 - 2010
Informed both English and Spanish speaking customers of service updates. Facilitated the
resolution of customer issues by connecting them with the appropriate personnel.
Assisted current Verizon customers with service customizations for FIOS (Fiber Optics), and
business and residential telephone products. Played a key role in the original FIOS initiative
by supporting customers affected by the transition.
Successfully completed 2 year NetLearn Verizon technology training program to improve
computer literacy and ability to service customers effectively.
Evaluated customer satisfaction to assist in the enhancement of processes and services.
Designed graphics and documents for Verizon presentations and meetings. Compiled
PowerPoint presentations in combination with calligraphic aptitude to provide management
with aesthetically appealing material to utilize.
Customer Services Representative, Neiman Marcus, Washington, DC, 1990 – 2004
Responsible for counting customer service cash registers to ensure consistency in monthly
reports.
Performed packaging and shipping of customer orders. Assisted with seasonal gift wrapping.
Contacted prospective consumers utilizing telemarketing tactics to attract customers to in-
store events and inform them of sales promotion.
Sales Associate, Hecht’s Department Stores, Chevy Chase, MD, 2000 - 2001
Assisted management in various departments within the store to further support sales goals
and initiatives.
Utilized effective sales and customer service tactics to meet as well as exceed sales
objectives.
Managed the register when necessary to realize the completion of the sales transaction.
Monitored stores merchandise levels to better assist with replenishment processes.
Certified Nurse Assistant, Sebring Memorial Hospital, Sebring, FL, 1978-1979
Performed patient assistance services to cater to patient as needed.
Updated and organized patient charts for use by personnel.
Responsible for sterilizing patient rooms to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for patients.
Education
South Florida Community College,
Avon Park, Florida
Attended 1977-1980