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Diane Neil

Haws Garage Doors
Guelph,ON
1
Language
15
years of professional experience

Client-focused Administrative Assistant with 15+ years of experience in scheduling, invoice processing, recordkeeping, and customer service. Known for accurate documentation, smooth dispatch coordination, and reliable support for daily office operations.

Work History

Administrative Assistant

8 Years 4 Months
Haws Garage Doors | 06.2018 - Current
  • Managed customer calls, scheduling, and service appointment coordination for garage door installations and repairs.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and account records using office software with strong attention to accuracy.
  • Coordinated dispatch details between technicians, customers, and office staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Prepared estimates, work orders, and documentation supporting sales and service workflows.
  • Maintained filing systems, order records, and customer information for easy retrieval and compliance.
  • Resolved scheduling changes and customer concerns promptly, preserving service continuity and client satisfaction.
  • Answer multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Managed a filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Sales/Service Manager

6 Years 4 Months
Northern Garage Doors | 02.2012 - 06.2018
  • Directed sales and service operations, aligning customer needs with installation and repair schedules.
  • Coordinated field technicians, dispatch priorities, and workflow adjustments for timely service delivery.
  • Reviewed estimates, invoices, and job details to maintain pricing accuracy and order completeness.
  • Resolved escalated customer concerns with clear communication and practical service solutions.
  • Trained service staff on product knowledge, scheduling procedures, and customer follow-up standards.
  • Monitored work orders, ensuring consistent documentation and efficient handoff between sales and service teams.
  • Improved process consistency across quoting, scheduling, and service completion activities.
  • Maintained strong vendor and supplier coordination to support parts availability and uninterrupted operations.
  • Troubleshot sales and service operations to increase profitability and bring positive organizational change.
  • Maintained constant communication with customers throughout the entire sales process, ensuring expectations were met or exceeded consistently.
  • Established schedules to improve service and reduce labor costs, promoting customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma

Glenview Park Secondary School | Cambridge, ON | 06-1980

I went to school for as long as I had to I graduated and then started working full time.

Skills

Customer service
Data entry
Computer skills
Office administration
Administrative support
Microsoft outlook
Customer and client relations
Filing
Customer relations
Clerical support
Critical thinking
Strong problem solver
Scheduling
Documentation and recordkeeping
Professional communication
Scheduling and calendar management
Dedicated team player
Appointment scheduling
Recordkeeping
Invoice processing
Data collection
Client relations
Resourceful
Schedule management
Bookkeeping
Supervising staff
Accounting support

Languages

English

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Haws Garage Doors
06.2018 - CurrentRead More

Sales/Service Manager

Northern Garage Doors
02.2012 - 06.2018Read More

Glenview Park Secondary School

High School Diploma
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Diane Neil