Charles York
**** ***** ***** **** # *** / Plano, Texas 75075 541-***-**** *****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated individual seeking to generate great outcomes for a company that can utilize excellent customer service, attention to detail, and project completion.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Computer Programs - Microsoft Word and Excel
Maintain confidentiality, manage time and work without supervision, multi-task
Flexible and willing to adapt to change, lifelong learner
Office - Type 40+ WPM, multi-line phones, file, fax, copy, schedule, and use standard office equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer / Published Author January 2015 – Present
Self-Employed Ontario, Oregon
Freelance writer for Non-Fiction Authors Association
Published 15 books of poetry, available on Amazon.com
Developed working relationships with community partners
Demand Response Driver
SRT – Malheur Express / Malheur Council on Aging June – August 2022
Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations
Arrive at destinations on schedule
Use navigation applications to determine best route
Interact with clients professionally at all times
Inspect and ensure vehicle is fueled and ready for use
Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date
Library Assistant August 2013 – November 2014
Treasure Valley Community College Ontario, Oregon
Assisted students, instructors, advisors, and librarians by answering questions, giving directions, and teaching equipment usage
Worked independently and as part of a team to complete tasks and maintain an organized workspace
Customer Account Manager December 2012 – March 2013
Aaron’s Ontario, Oregon
Managed customer accounts in person and over the phone
Built company profits by establishing customer relationships, providing quality service, and paying attention to details
Took initiative to generate revenue for the company by following up on contracts, meeting customers where they were at and by enforcing contractual agreements
Materials Coordinator September 2012 – December 2012
Pacific Interpreters Dallas, Texas
Processed service requests and email orders of equipment to aide in improving communication between English and non-English speakers
ATS Interviewer January 2011 – December 2011
Six Flags over America Arlington, Texas
Contacted customers and engaged them in interviews to obtain marketing information for surveys
Encouraged positive relationships with customers and advertised for the company by handing out promotional gifts
EDI TECH / DATA PREP TECH September 2003 – May 2008
Trailblazer Health Enterprises
Process apps for Medicare providers signing up for payment and electronic remittance notices & provide support for software via telephone.
ADMIN. ASST. November 1999 – February 2003
Dallas Zoo-Children’s Zoo Ed. Dept.
Assisted Curator by providing general office support, researching & processing purchase orders, and requisitions, answering multi-line phone, file, fax & copy documents, and sub for educational interpreters.
CLERK / PAGE April 1985 – November 1999
Dallas Public Library
As Clerk: cataloged books and other materials into d-base (processing 2600 books and materials in three months!), also served as Fine Arts Division clerk, repairing recordings and books.
As Page: file & sort as well assist library patrons. Served as President of Staff Association, 1999 & managed book sale café.
EDUCATION
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas - Music Performance Major August 1990 – May 1992
El Centro College, Dallas, Texas - Music Performance Voice Major January 1986 – May 1989
Richland College, Dallas, Texas - Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English Three years
Skyline High School, Dallas, Texas – Advertising, Art, ROTC, Mandarin Chinese Four Years 1984