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Summary
• I have over ten years of experience in the customer service field, both face to face and telephone support.
• I have close to three years of help desk experience as a call taking agent assisting multiple companies with computer, internet and network related issues.
• I have almost two years experience in utilizing the Remedy ticketing system for help desk call tracking and routing.
• I have the ability to work under pressure without the pressure getting to me. I also recognize the necessity to work within given time constraints and I pride myself on maintaining a professional attitude at all times which allows me to work along side fellow employees


Work History

Capital BlueCross Business Staff Analyst Sep 2008 - Present
• Designed and implemented a Microsoft Access database which automated the quality control team’s daily activities and reduced the overall paperwork they used on a daily basis.
• Provided technical and logistical assistance to department managers and acted as a liaison between the Government Programs department and the IT department.
• Part of the management team and tasked to create on-demand reporting and database solutions for the Enrollment Unit using Access and Crystal Reports.
JFC Staffing Associates Help Desk Professional Oct 2004 - Sep 2008
• Worked October 2004 to December 2004 as a data entry specialist, December 2004 to June 2006 as Help Desk Professional on a state funded based in Camp Hill and October 2006 to present as a Business Analyst for an insurance company based in Harrisburg.
• Entered survey info into an Excel spreadsheet and insured accuracy of the data.
• Provided computer help desk support by inbound & outbound telephone calls and emailed issues; issues ranged from password questions to internet connectivity / networking issues to hardware and software failures.
• Troubleshot and repaired physical computer equipment (printers, routers, computer components) returned from sites.
• Kept detailed and accurate information on daily activities for monthly reporting which was provided to the state and parent company.
• Checked Enrollment and disenrollment requests for 100% accuracy which were received from new and current members.
• Designed and implemented a Microsoft Access database which automated the quality control team’s daily activities and reduced the overall paperwork they used on a daily basis.
• Provided technical and logistical assistance to department managers and acted as a liaison between the Government Programs department and the IT department.
• Part of the management team and tasked to create on-demand reporting and database solutions for the Enrollment Unit using Access and Crystal Reports.
IntelliMark Help Desk Professional July 2002 - Feb 2004
• Provided help desk support via the telephone for 38-40 clients in a call center environment.
• Provided technical support to issues ranging from hardware and software problems to network and server outages.
• Logged all contacts with customers into a database tracking application for a written record of what has been done for them.
• Contacted outside vendors when needed to resolve a user’s issue which couldn’t be resolved via the phone.
Penn National Gaming Customer Service Aug 2001 - July 2002
• Provided customer service to new and existing internet wagering patrons ranging from establishing new accounts to assisting users on how to place wagers via the website.
• Processed credit card transactions via telephone calls and the internet and deposited the funds into customer’s accounts.
• Updated the website when information was received from race tracks around North America so patrons could know the participants of a specific race.
• Supervised the telephone wagering department.
• Provided customer service to wagering customers who walked up to the cashier's window ranging from depositing/withdrawing funds to resolving wagering discrepancies.
• Responsible for a cash register balance over the course of a shift.
Electronic Data Systems Customer Service July 1996 - July 2001
• Provided correspondence support for a major telecommunication provider.
• Processed letters and requests from customers via information provided from them.
• Provided inbound telephone customer support providing services to business customers ranging from billing concerns to upgrading/downgrading their services.
• Provided backend adjustment support for call taking agents.
• Back-up supervisor overseeing the telephone reps making sure they were in compliance with the service levels and headcount outlined by the client.
McDonalds Cook Feb 1996 - July 2006
• Prepared food for customers
• Handled a cash drawer over the period of a shift and had full accountability of the funds contained within it.
• Assisted management in their daily quality checks.
Hardee's Food System Crew Supervisor May 1994 - Feb 1996
• Part of the management team and oversaw all daily operations of the restaurant.
• Assisted in all aspects of the food preparation from initial prep to final assembly.
• Responsible for all employees and the physical restaurant during my shit which included everything from maintaining a safe working and eating environment to handling the paperwork necessary to close the store for the evening.

Volunteer Activities

• Oct 2003 - March 2007 Webmaster for an Internet resource website (http://www.ifskinzone.net).
• Nov 2003 - Present Webmaster for Trindle Spring Luthern Church in Mechanicsburg,PA (http://www.trindlespringluthern.org).
• Jan 2006 - Present Network & Computer Administrator for Trindle Spring Luthern Church in Mechanicsburg, PA

Education

• Associates Degree Curriculum, CIS Major HACC Currently Enrolled
• Crystal Reporting New Horizons August 2007
• Implementing W2K Pro and Server IntelliMark May 2003
• Help Desk 2000 IntelliMark February 2003
• Networking Foundations H.A.C.C. April 2002
• Introduction PC Hardware H.A.C.C. April 2001
• PC Repair & Troubleshooting H.A.C.C. April 2001
• PC Operating Systems H.A.C.C. May 2001
• Diploma Red Land H.S. June 1995

Certifications Received

• Certified Help Desk Professional Knowledge Mgmt February 2003
• A Plus Computer Technician CompTIA August 2001

Computer Skills
• Proficient in Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
• Proficient in Microsoft Access 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007
• Proficient using the Remedy ticket tracking system.
• Proficient in using and creating reports with Crystal Reports 9
• Proficient in PC troubleshooting, Repair, Installation, and Upgrades
• Proficient in Computer Networking and Internet Connectivity
• Proficient in Web Design (HTML/xHTML/CSS)


References
• Available upon Request