KARA BUCKLEY
************@*****.*** 602-***-**** Chandler, AZ 85225
Summary
Orderly and committed Administrative Assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced office environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.
Skills
Data Entry Documentation
Recordkeeping and Bookkeeping
Sensitive Material Handling
Microsoft Office
CRM and Office Management Software
Professional and Courteous
Accounting Support
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Experience
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber & Building Materials Gilbert, AZ Administrative Assistant 10/2021 - Current
Provided secretarial and office management support while building
cooperative working relationships.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in
effective business correspondence.
Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or
employee.
Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency
and increasing productivity.
Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized
information and provided excellent communication to disseminate
information throughout organization.
Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and
improve retention.
Institute for Supply Management Tempe,
AZ
Member Service Associate
08/2007 - 10/2021
Enhanced member relationships by providing excellent service during each
interaction.
Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations and cross-selling
opportunities.
Answered member questions about products and services.
Achieved goals for member experience, transaction accuracy and product
cross-sell, resulting in consistent growth.
Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm
and accessing internal knowledgebases to develop strategic solutions.
Leveraged software and systems to research and resolve member inquiries.
Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or
product information to aid in decision-making.
Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve
issues and answer product questions.
Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education and Training
East Valley Institute of Technology Mesa, AZ
MA in Medical Assisting
11/1991
Westwood High School Mesa, AZ
GED
03/1991