Connie Vera
***-** ****** **, ***** York, ON
P: 647-***-**** E: **********@****.**
Summary of Qualifications:
Customer Service Expert (10+ years)
Outstanding communication skills
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Self-motivated, flexible, responsible, and professional
Ability to multitask in fast paced environments
Proficient with MS Office, Email, Internet, and Typing (80-90 WPM)
Multilingual (fluent English & Spanish, intermediate French)
Relevant Experience
Property Management Assistant
Akelius Facilities Management – Property Management Company
September 29, 2014 - Present
Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of establishments
Perform various cleaning tasks in public areas such as lobbies, stairs and elevators such as vacuuming and sweeping for 8 residential buildings
Issue work orders for troubleshooting minor repairs for all buildings
Perform safety and security checks throughout buildings
Telephone Interviewer Operator
Access Research Inc. – Market Research Company
September 26th, 2013 – July 22, 2014
Conduct surveys for a variety of organizations and business in a professional manner, according to the instructions provided by a given client
Make recommendations for improving client experience
Make recommendations for improving the job and job enrichment
Procurement Logistic Coordinator
Aastra Telecom Inc. – Telecommunications Company
October 22, 1998 – December 16, 2009
Responsible for maintaining a record of all outstanding purchase orders with external vendors
Arrange transportation and forwarding services for all orders, and ensure material’s delivery as per schedule.
Expedite critical orders with local subcontract vendors
Review expediting schedules on all orders
Obtain and forward information to Planning and Sales teams
Responsible for all duty, customs sales, and tax functions; including certification and verification, drawback, and compliance with governmental agencies
Coordinate imports and exports
Review freight rates (air, courier, land)
Liaise with custom brokers for updated reporting procedures and validations
Waitress/Server
St. Louis Bar and Grill – Restaurant
September 10, 2008 – October 31, 2009
Increase sales by encouraging customers to order specials
Take and type-in food orders in a timely and efficient manner
Follow up with customers to ensure service satisfaction
Take action to solve problems, especially when orders were not prepared as the guest had ordered
Serve food and/or beverages to patrons
Prepare and serve specialty dishes at tables
Customer Service / Room Service Telephone Operator
Fairmount Royal York Hotel - Hotel
August 02, 1996 – September 9, 2004
Responsible for operating the room service switchboard and take room service orders in a pleasant and accurate manner
Organize room service orders, including special requests
Distribute requests to the appropriate venues for preparation
Advices room service attendants about the specifics of each order
Respond to guest complaints; take appropriate action to resolve the issue in a polite and professional manner; follow up with guests to ensure customer satisfaction
Participate in Food and Beverage department meetings
Attend job-related and safety courses/training activities, as directed
Education
Logistics and Transportation
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario
1998-2005
References
Available upon request