Andrea Chambers
*** ******* ******, **** ***, Ajax, Ontario L1S 0C2
647-***-**** email: ***********@*******.***
Summary
Fluently bilingual in English and French
Excellent customer service skills
Skilled in areas of order processing, inventory control, and cashier management
Experience in providing advice and recommendations to clients and management
Experience in researching, analyzing, and resolving issues or problems
Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills
Strong organizational skills, reinforced with knowledge of various computer programs
Able to work independently or in team environment
Able to determine work priorities and meet strict deadlines
Able to work under pressure in high-volume situations
Computer Skills
Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Express
Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect
Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista
Email and World Wide Web Research
Internet Explorer, Netscape browsers, World Wide Web Research
Professional Experience
Receptionist 1999 – Present
Women’s College Hospital Toronto, Ontario
Liaise with incoming clients and ensure clients are directed to the appropriate department
Verify client identification and ensure a safe and discrete environment for clients
Respond to telephone inquiries from clients and health representatives
Review, maintain, update and validate data and information in health records
Provide advice and recommendations to management on alternative approaches to solve operational issues
Create and modify documents using various computer programs, data entry
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
Photocopy, scan and fax documents as required
Collect and compile data from various resources
Provide ongoing office support as required
Customer Service Sales Representative 1995 – 1997
Facie’s Fashions Montreal, Quebec
Responsible for handling of all revenue requisition of new stock
Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and exchanges, and enforced store policies
Handled cash, credit and debit payments
Ensured timelines for all orders and deliveries were met
Interfaced with vendors concerning pricing, availability, damaged product, buy-backs, and special orders
Assisted customers with selection of clothing items
Established and maintained excellent customer relations
Hired, trained, and supervised 5 employees
Increased sales and revenues two consecutive years
Customer Service Sales Representative 1992-1995
Yogen Fruits Montreal, Quebec
Responsible for sales and customer service in greater Montreal area
Handled all revenue and requisition of new stock
Handled cash, credit and debit payments
Verified and reconciled sales receipts
Ensured timelines for all orders and deliveries were met
Established and maintained excellent customer relations
Customer Service Sales Representative 1990-1992
Caplan Duval Montreal, Quebec
Responsible for sales and providing exceptional customer service
Addressed customer complaints to assure customer satisfaction
Handled all revenue and requisition of new stock
Handled cash, credit and debit payments
Verified and reconciled sales receipts
Ensured timelines for all orders and deliveries were met
Established and maintained excellent customer relations
Education
Toronto School of Business – Executive Office Assistant
Certificate Obtained (2000)
Adult Learning Centre - Secretarial Studies
Certificate Obtained (1991)
Ecole Mount Royal – High School
Diploma Obtained (1989)