Michael H. Garcia
***** ****** ****, *****, ** **625
(813) 417 – 8467
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE US Air Force Veteran with more than 20 years of experience in customer service and security looking for a challenging and rewarding career where I can use my skills and education. EXPERIENCE Sales Representative Oct. 2015 – Present
Bluegreen Vacation Stays Tampa, FL
● Advise potential customers on vacation packages, pricing, and deals based on their budgets
● Conduct budgetary analysis with customers
● Suggest vacation locations or packages for customers within budgetary limitations
● Ensure all client satisfaction
● Process and maintain all client paperwork
Customer Service/Sales Representative July 2015 – Oct 2015 One Touch Direct / T-Mobile Inc. Tampa, FL
● Assisted customers in selecting products based on their needs
● Mediated and resolved consumer complaints and issues
● Emphasized product features based on consumer analysis and technical knowledge
● Remained up to date with current trends, products, issues, and regulation changes
● Ensured client satisfaction
Security Specialist June 2014 – July 2015
Bales Security Company Tampa, FL
● Collected and analyzed security data to determine security needs, program goals, and program accomplishments
● Created and implemented security standards, policies, and procedures
● Communicated security statuses, security updates, and security concerns
● Followed and maintained all established security protocols to ensure compliance Security Specialist Jan 2014 – June 2014
Code 3 Security Tampa, FL
● Arranged and performed executive protection activities to reduce security risks
● Reviewed and developed asset protection details and strategic initiatives
● Wrote and reviewed security-related documents, including incident reports, proposals, and tactical strategies
Administrative Assistant Feb. 2013 – Dec. 2013
Center for Technology Training Tampa, FL
● Answered and routed phone calls to appropriate parties
● Greeted and directed visitors in a polite manner
● Directed guests to appropriate offices and employees
● provided exceptional customer service
Science Application International Corporation, Tampa Fl. Oct. 2001-Aug2005 Procurement Specialist Oct. 2001 – Apr. 2003
● Conducted price analysis and vendor research to determine appropriate supplier bids
● Conducted vendor interviews to gather information about products and services
● Prepared, reviewed, and maintained purchase files, reports, and price lists Reproduction Specialist A pr. 2003-Sep. 2003
● Handle copier problems within U.S. Central Command
● Produced special documents for U.S.Centcom personnel to be used in presentations.
● Kept up with supply of copier products and copier papers. Postal Distribution Manager S ep. 2003-Aug 2005
● Responsible for the training and orientation of new employees.
● Oversaw the distribution of unclassified and classified mail to different organizations and within U.S. Central Command of incoming and outgoing mail.
● Oversaw the transfer of NSA and CIA documents mailed to Washington D.C. MILITARY EXPERIENCE United States Air Force May 1981 – Sept. 2001
Administrative Manager
● Researched and compiled reports, manuals, correspondence, and other information for management and government services agencies
● Coordinated activities with other supervisory personnel
● Provided oversight of employees with the work department
● Oversaw and maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, and machines
Bachelor of Arts, P olitical Science, minor International Affairs Graduated Dec. 2010 University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Senior Enlisted Academy, S enior Management Completed Sept. 2001 United States Air Force
References available upon request