DIANE M. CHUDOBA
Panama City, FL *****
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SUMMARY:
Experienced loyal, dependable, hardworking Hospitality Industry professional; Possess strong organizational skills and detail oriented; Achieve results beyond company goals and objectives; Superb written and verbal communication skills; Exceptional adaptability and versatility even in high pressure environments; Team player and/or ability to work independently; Competent with computer and office procedures; known for going over and beyond expectations.
Key Competencies:
Customer Relations
Brand Development
Microsoft Office Software
Marketing Communications
Scheduling/Appointments
Task/Time Management
Business-to-Business Sales
Documentation/Tracking
Confidentiality Procedures
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Customer Care Specialist, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Panama City, FL 2017 – Present
Embrace new customer engagement strategies and technology to increase business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales across all eight (8) Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSI) brands
Approve and establish new business-to-business accounts based on qualified documentation
Research and approve sales tax exemptions for new and existing clients
Troubleshoot product quality and supply chain issues
Follow up with clients verbally and in writing to assure superior satisfaction with WSI products and services
Exceed metric performance quality standards in all rated categories: Productivity, Reliability and Punctuality
Achieved perfect 5-Star Customer Service Ratings in daily guest feedback surveys
Corporate Communications, American Casino & Entertainment Properties, Las Vegas, NV 2012 – 2016
Created and implemented advertising/marketing campaign copy for the in-house advertising agency of the hospitality division of Goldman-Sachs, an American multinational investment bank and owner of five (5) Nevada based casino resorts
Led Creative Team to receive over 50 “Best of Las Vegas” awards across all American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP) brands including The Strat, Arizona Charlies and Aquarius Casino Resort
Brainstormed and implemented new campaign concepts to enhance ACEP brand loyalty
Researched and filed trademarks for new ACEP sub-brands and properties
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Marketing Communications primary coursework, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Radio & Television graduate coursework, Columbia College, Chicago, IL