Wilma Kruger
*** ****** *** ** - ********, GA ***44
**************@*****.*** - 470-***-****
Summary:
Talented customer-centric professional who thrives in diverse teams and is passionate about offering superior service through pleasant demeanor, high energy and a results-oriented work ethic with years of experience in client-facing positions. Skills
• Multi-lingual communicator (Native Portuguese, Proficient Spanish and German)
• Customer Service specialist, problem solver
• Fast-learner
• Creative and open-minded team member
• Teaching and leadership experience
• Knowledgeable of MS Office, Excel, IPCD (Salesforce CRM Software), and PowerPoint Relevant Professional History
Ethan Ellen - Customer Service Specialist (Nov 21-Nov 22) Kennesaw, GA
• Welcomed costumers to the store and answered phones for inquiries providing needed guidance on questions
• Prepared daily reports on sales and designer performance
• Maintained products and samples organized and up-to-date to optimize customer experience
• Managed client rotation ensuring fair distribution of new customers to designers U.S. Census Bureau – Costumer Service and Partner Specialist/Trainer (Jan 08- Dec 10) Atlanta, GA
• Represented U.S. Census to City- and County authorities and multilingual partners to increase reach of census data collection
• Organized and promoted meetings and cultural fairs explaining the Census program plan to diverse audiences for increased collection
• Prepared weekly reports about her work in 12 counties in North Georgia with graphics and respective results
• Awarded U.S. Census Bureau Recognition for work and contributions to completing an accurate and successful 2010 Census for the Atlanta Region of North Georgia, U.S.
City of Atlanta - Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro Sister City Committee Chair (Jan 02-Dec 10) Atlanta, GA
• Introduced Brazilian authorities with business and city leaders for cultural exchange and increased trade (also, assisted foreign guests seeking for business partnership)
• Elected to the Atlanta-Sister City Commission (ASCC) as Vice-Chair
• Acted as a liaison to the International Relations Department of the Atlanta City Hall welcoming and translating for foreign dignitaries and business people
• Promoted Exchange of athletes and students’ programs
• Coordinated the promotion of Gala Awards and Brazilian cultural events
• Led the incorporation of the sister-city foundation Experience Highlights
• Founded/headed Board of modular, sustainable tiny homes Company
• Taught Sustainability in University-School of Engineering as Visiting Professor
• International Business Coach experience
• International Motivating Speaker – Self-development Seminars
• Member of Atlanta and Curitiba-Brazil Thinktank group
• Active member of World Trade Center – Atlanta
• Consultant for the UN City Awards Program to reduce child mortality
• Board member of community planning sustainable village
• Health and Life Insurance Broker’s assistant
• Co-leader helping to solve life-threatening problems (multicultural communities)
• Coordinator of Ready-to-go Office Spaces Company Education
Business Coach Certification
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California 2018
City Architect Thesis / M.A.
Bennett University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1985-1986 Civil Engineering / Architecture Degree
Berlin Technical University, Berlin Germany 1971-1976 Interior / Industrial Design Degree
State University of Art, Belo Horizonte, Brazil 1968-1970 Teacher Certification / Accounting Degree
High School: Colégio Caratinga, Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil 1965-1967