MELISSA MCNEAL
***** ****** *** | North Branch, MN 55056 | 651-***-****| Email: ******.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position, this will allow me the opportunity to contribute my experience and skills.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
* Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate, Microsoft Word 2007 and Power Point 2007
* Computer experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and Office 2003 & 2007
* Ten years of customer service experience in a business and service related industry.
* Excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION:
01/2009- 06/2012 MRC Training & Education Center, Minneapolis, MN
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Program
o Certified in Office Word 2007 on 09/26/11
o Completing training in Excel and Power Point
• Business and Computer Applications Specialist
o Completed program on 03/25/11 with perfect attendance
• Workplace Essentials Training Course
o Office 2003, Typing Prep, Work Readiness
Century Community College, White Bear Lake, MN
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Cambridge, MN
VOLUNTEER:
2007-2008 Office Assistant
Courage Center, Golden Valley, MN
Assisted staff in the Community Reintegration Program with clerical support. Answered busy phone system, typed correspondence, memos and filed paperwork.
WORK HISTORY:
10/2008-03/2012 Bartender/Cleaner
J.J.’s Bowl & Lounge, North Branch, MN
Served beverages to customers, took orders, handled cash, and provided excellent customer service to patrons. Maintained appearance of restaurant/lounge by cleaning floors, tables, bathrooms and bowling lanes.
2008 Customer Service Representative
Alternate Billing Corporation, Forest Lake, MN
Provide customer assistance in a very busy Call Center. Handle incoming and outgoing calls. Troubleshoot accounts receivable questions. Manage customer complaints. Extensive computer operations. Complete daily reports and credit information.
1999-2006 Carpenter
Local Union #87, St. Paul, MN
Journeyman level carpenter. Involved in all phases of construction. Extensive public contact with customers. Worked effectively as a team. Strong attention to details and excellent quality of work.