KEVIN CONKLIN
**** ******** ***** *******, ** N*R 1Z5 519-***-****
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
10+ years Administrative/customer service/switch board experience
Proficient computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, email and typing 50 wpm
Proven skills in providing customer service including: defining customer needs, providing information and direction, and addressing customer concerns in a respectful manner
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating sensitivity towards clients and co-workers
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Administrative
Operated a 15 line switchboard and efficiently handled up to 400 calls per day
Maintained log books for parking lots, staff attendance, and visitor logs
Manned front desk, directed customers to appropriate departments and effectively dealt with their concerns
Developed and organized staff directory for quick contact reference
Obtained customer information and completed demographic information for statistical purposes
Collated files and maintained filing systems, performed file audits to ensure quality standards
Coordinated schedules and made appointments for managerial staff
Maintained petty cash and made bank deposits
Completed purchase orders and maintained accounts payable
Additional
Conducted interviews for prospective new hires
Conducted employee exit interviews to collect information and develop continuous improvement processes
Performed reference checks for potential job candidates
Developed instructional manual for operation of switchboard
WORK HISTORY
CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE, Chicago, IL
Switchboard Operator/Administrative Assistant 1996 – 2010
EDUCATION
Social Work Program
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON 2013 – Present
High School Diploma
J. Sterling Morton East, Cicero, IL 1989 – 1993
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