NATASHA
SHEPHERD
ad115f@r.postjobfree.com
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised and professional with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Achieved accommodating award for Great customer service through effectively helping with. Accommodating a customer that had an emergency State situation needed a vehicle at last minute as a walk up. Effectively I made the customer situation my own and secured a vehicle for them to rent with great trust.
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WORK HISTORY
Answered in-depth questions about company offerings, service policies and benefits of each plan.
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Navigated multiple computer systems expertly to handle customers' sales and service needs.
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Offered knowledgeable insight into available products and services as well as competitor activities to help consumers make informed decisions.
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Kept senior managers informed about sales activities, current inventory and other metrics via timely reports.
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• Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals. Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
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Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
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Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
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• Logged wake-up call requests and set up automatic rings in system. Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
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• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business SKILLS
• Multitasking and Organization
• Information Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Call Documentation
Available Nights, Weekends and
Holidays
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• Issue and Complaint Resolution
Responding to Difficult
Customers
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• Solving Customer Concerns
• Critical Thinking
• Sales and Promotions
• Upselling Products and Services
Computer Proficiency and
Microsoft Office
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Courteous with Strong Service
Mindset
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• Energy and Physical Stamina
• Receiving Payments
• Team-Oriented and Cooperative
• Revenue Growth
Employee Performance
Evaluations
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University of Phoenix
Portage, MI
BA Business Entrepreneurship :
Business Administration And
Management
EDUCATION
Elected to Treasury for Sigma
Gamma Rho Philo Affiliate Of the
Lambda Lambda Sigma in 2021.
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Grand Rapids Job Corps
Grand Rapids, MI
High School Diploma
Continuing education in Nursing /
C.E.N.A
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Notary, of the State of
Michigan - 2029
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• Certified CPR, & First Aid
Jackson Hewitt Tax Svc - Tax Preparer
Kalamazoo, MI • 12/2021 - 02/2022
Manpower Agency / Pfizer - Covid-19 Packer
Kalamazoo, MI • 10/2021 - 02/2022
Sickle Cell Disease Association Of Michigan - Marketing Specialist Kalamazoo, MI • 04/2008 - 04/2010
functions.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
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Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
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Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
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Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
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Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
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Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
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Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
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Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
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Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
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Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
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Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
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Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
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Developed advertisements with impactful messages to stimulate engagement and reach target audiences.
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