Josephine Volpe
Customer Service Manager
Peekskill, NY
********@*******.*** - 914-***-****
To obtain a customer service position where I can utilize my people skills problem solving skills and organizational skills
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Specialist
World label Holdings Inc - Peekskill, NY - 2011 to 2016
• Developed relationships with existing and new customers
• Responsible for Purchase Orders making certain they were processed
• Responsible for all on-line orders making certain they were processed
• Responsible for all sample orders which led to sales
• Quoted special pricing on large quantity orders
• Responsible for all Custom Quotes and Orders
• Handled all customer returns, refunds and exchanges Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center - Yorktown Heights, NY - 2005 to 2007
• Responsible for maintaining the quality of Sylvan programs and instruction
• Oversee the hiring, training, and performance of teachers
• Administer assessments to new students as well as current students
• Manage teacher contacts prior to conferencing with parents
• Manage parent conferences in a timely fashion
• Oversee updating of student's work
• Implement and oversee all new and existing programs
• Assist Director in enrollment conferences of prospective students
• Weekly scheduling of teachers for instruction
• Developing a positive rapport and concern with students Customer Service Representative
Human Relations Media - Mount Kisco, NY - 2004 to 2005 Educational publisher of videos and DVD's servicing teachers, businesses and agencies Customer Service Representative
Human Relations Media - 2004 to 2005
Answering all customer inquiries regarding their orders
• Negotiated with customers to make sales or up sell to get larger volume sales
• Handled customer correspondence
Office Manager/Sales Coordinator
Sunburst Technology - 2001 to 2003
Managed sales activity for 10 representatives, supervising their orders and ensuring high customer service levels.
• Reported to Vice President
• Specialized in training customer service reps regarding policies, complaints, questions etc.
• Coordinated daily operations including monitoring and maintaining inventory, materials and supplies
• Posted all educational software electronically, created online lesson plans for customer purchasing
• Processed bids on educational software/videos to produce sales including pricing, accuracy, shipping, handling and completion in time frame allotted
tech-coordinators and principals
Sunburst Technology - Hawthorne, NY - 1997 to 2003 Sales Representative
Sunburst Technology - 1998 to 2000
Assign specific territory, developed relationships with customers and accommodated their needs
• Maintained and exceeded quarterly sales quotas
Substitute Teacher
Yorktown Central Schools - Yorktown, NY - 1989 to 1996
• Earned reputation for excellent performance and dependability in diverse settings resulting in regular assignments in the districts four elementary schools
• Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, parent relations and preparation of report cards
• Collaborated with other teachers in the development and implementation of a variety of team teaching projects that enhanced student learning
• Utilized personal computers and educational and word processing software in the preparation on teaching aids, records and reports
EDUCATION
Technology into the Curriculum
Mercy College - Bronx, NY
1999 to 2001
B. A. in Behavioral Science
Mercy College - Dobbs Ferry, NY
1994
SKILLS
Excel (5 years), quickbooks (5 years), word (9 years), Email (10+ years) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Strong managerial and customer service experience
• Effectively utilize resources and time in the completion of tasks
• Possess excellent presentation and coaching ability, strong people skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, AS400 database, QuickBooks
• Expertise in organizing and planning activities and projects
• Attention to detail, assuring both timely completion and expected results
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure