Suzanne Cartner
Phone 360-***-****, brq1ve@r.postjobfree.com, Vancouver, Washington
Communication Skills
Able to communicate correctly and clearly with both customers and co-workers, excellent documentation skills
Good comprehension skills--able to clearly understand and re-state the issues customers present
Good composition skills-- able to compose a grammatically correct, concise, and accurate written response and document customer issues effectively
Sales Skills
Experienced in direct and B2B sales using effective techniques to close the sale during inbound/outbound calls
Excellent product presentation ability using multiple sources, phone/online/email/chat
Outstanding follow through and negotiation skills
Customer Focus
Excellent customer service skills, able to empathize with and prioritize customer needs
Proven interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills, able to diffuse escalated calls
Able to determine customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
Problem Solving Skills
Able to approach problems logically and demonstrate learning and decision making skills
Strong time management skills, action oriented and self disciplined
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to effectively prioritize work time to ensure productivity and department standards for time spent
Computer Skills
“Internet Athlete” with the ability to search and find information quickly
Able to operate multiple computer programs at once
Ability to operate independently to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint) Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Expression Suite, CRM software and on-demand CRM platforms Salesboom, LongJump, Sugar, Salesforce, Bombay, Goldmine Strong Internet and e-commerce knowledge, office with required work from home operating systems
Work At Home Experience
At Home Operations Agent, Blooms Today, Haymarket, VA, April 2010 through October 2011
Responsible for high volume inbound sales calls with accurate order entry and payment processing in business tracking system. Handled customer service calls including escalated calls with multiple issues, provided solutions and clear documentation of issues and resolutions. Team lead for 20 IC’s during peak holiday seasons. Assisted in operations including escalations and outbound vendor call order fulfillment. Exceeded quotas for conversions, customer service and floral fulfillment. www.bloomstoday.com
Sales, Customer Service and Account Management, OneAero, Estes Park, CO, December 2008 through April 2010
Responsible for outbound calls to C-level contacts to present listing service and advertising for Aerospace industry, managed accounts for major airlines, repair shops and parts sellers. Handled inbound customer service issues and coordinated with correct departments for resolution. Created quotes, assisted with creating marketing campaigns and helped train new team members. www.oneaero.com
Sales and Account Management, Credit International, Bothell, WA, September 2007 through November 2008
National Retail Grocery Specialist: pioneer new EFT division, build new database/opportunities for BOC, POP, RCK; cold call/prospecting to C-level contacts; equipment/software sales, check verification/guarantee/check recovery services; online presentations, program writing; new division and brand development; marketing collateral and web development.
Additional Career Background
Small business owner and operator, restaurant and catering; Food Broker, major national food lines, Oregon and Washington
Education
Certificate Program, Telecommunications, Portland Community College, 4.0 GPA, Dean’s List