TARA M. SANDLIN
*** **** ***** ******, *******, NJ 07203
908-***-**** - **********@*****.***
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Performs well under pressure and when dealing with complaints
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Friendly, energetic, and always willing to go the extra mile
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
June 2014 to Present
POSTAL CLERK, United States Postal Service, Teterboro, NJ
Process incoming and outgoing mail in both plant and post office settings
Uses automated mail processing equipment and/or manual methods of sortation and distribution of mail; works quickly and accurately to process all mail
Collates, bundles, and transfers all processed mail from one work area to another; works independently or with team
April 2013 to October 2013
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, Xerox, Hamilton, NJ
Responded to telephone inquiries and complaints using standard scripts and procedures
Gathered information, researched/resolved inquiries and logged customer calls
Communicated appropriate options for resolution in a timely manner
Informed customers about services available and assessed customer needs
September 2011 to April 2013
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, Amcest Nationwide Monitoring, Roselle, NJ
Managed high volume of daily phone calls related to security systems
Communicated with customers both verbally and in writing
Utilized Microsoft Office and various internal computer tools
Interacted with various internal departments when needed
Provided customers with a superior level of customer service
Proficient in multi-tasking in a high-pressure environment
Completed data entry of customer information and inquiries with a high level of detail
Provided reports to supervisory staff
Trained new associates to complete job tasks
Dec. 2010 to June 2011
HELP DESK REPRESENATIVE, Fairleigh Dickinson University Computing Services, Madison, NJ
Acted as troubleshooter, reset passwords and resolved computer issues from students in technology center
Utilized lab systems to open help desk tickets and provided confirmation numbers to customers
Managed high volume of daily customer phone calls
TARA M. SANDLIN
July 2009 to August 2009
CAMP COUNSELOR, 7 to 7 Summer Camp, Roselle, NJ
Continually kept campers active and engaged in fun and challenging activities while maintaining a safe environment
Led campers in sporting activities and arts and crafts
Executed daily activities based on pre-designed lesson plans
Acted as a role model to all children attending camp
Interacted with children, parents/guardians and co-workers in a professional manner
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Safe Haven
Took children from under-privileged and/or dangerous neighborhoods Trick or Treating
Helped to feed and clothe the homeless
EDUCATION:
Union County College - Cranford, NJ (2012)
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Madison, NJ (2010 – 2011)
Roselle Catholic High School - Roselle, NJ; Class of 2010