Helen Tefera
**** ********** **. ***#* San Jose, CA 95130
Mobile 408-***-**** *****-********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Head Receptionist with years of experience looking for a position in which to further enhance my skills while becoming an asset to the company
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management Received July 2018
University of Phoenix, San Jose, CA
Core Qualification
Customer and personal service Critical thinking Negotiation Judgment and decision making Problem solving Active learning Active listening Coordination Documentation and record keeping Bilingual in English and Amharic
Office Skills
Multitasking phone skills typing leadership time management Active listening Customer service bilingual Office Management File Management Inventory Coordinator Spreadsheets Event Management Calendaring Front-Desk Reception Office Support Copy Faxing Badging
Computer Skills
MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Passage point Fosse ilobby
WORK EXPERIENCE
Agilent Technologies Lead Receptionist Full Time March 2014- Present
Greets clients and visitors in a friendly manner and answered any inquiries they may have
Answers incoming telephone calls and routes to appropriate individual or department
Organized and planned daily office operations
Effective customer service skills and ability to maintain a polite and professional behavior Strong motivational and leadership skills to direct front desk team to perform efficiently and help achieve common goals
Opened, sorted and forwarded incoming mails as well as prepared outgoing mails as required
Assisted in ordering, receiving and stocking of office supplies as well as maintained office equipment
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment as well as work under pressure with minimal supervision
Good working knowledge of administrative procedures as well as demonstrated ability to operate and manage multi-line phone system, copiers, printers, scanners, and other standard office equipment and machines.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as ability to maintain high level of accuracy and confidentiality of the sensitive information.
Residence Inn Marriott Front Desk Receptionist Part Time Aug. 2017 – Dec.2018
Greeted Guest upon entrance, checked guests in/out; dealt with cash and credit card payments of bills. Ensured that all wake up calls are handled promptly and properly.
Concentrated on cleanness and neatness of desk and office areas.
Ensured transportation of guest to and assisted with Concierge Services
Checked in and Processed Payment for Hotel Reservations
Performed Checks and Balance on Cash Drop and Journal at beginning and end of each shift
Handle guest issues in a proficient professional manner
Macy`s Department Manager Customer Service Representative Oct. 2011 – Apr .2014
Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
Opened and closed the store, including counting cash registers and creating stuff assignment
References available upon request