5 plus years in training, scheduling, manager duties, hiring and supervising staff
3 years of telemarketing experience
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Warranty Administrator/Service Advisor
Colbourne Ford
09.2022 - Current
Warrant Administrator: process warranty Claims, process and assessment, customer service, service advisor work, auditing and closing work orders, working independently, dealing with other business, estimates and so on.
Service advisor: check in customers, review appointment to ensure all issues are noted, check history on vehicle, process work orders, ensure all information from technician is inputed, estimates, deal with outside warranty companies such as ARI and other dealerships,go over issues to resolve customers concerns, process payments.
Warranty Administrator
Violette Ford
01.2018 - 08.2022
Process Warranty Claims, Process and assessment of Body work, Customer Service, Service Advisor work, Auditing and closing work orders, Working independently, Dealing with other business, Estimates, Yearly Courses to complete online with Ford
Bartender/Managing/Owner/Operator
Doolys/Club D Lounge
01.2012 - 01.2017
Serve clients drinks and food, Daily cleaning, Helping organize events, Seasonal Decorating, Training new staff, Serve VLT Clients, Schedules, Ordering liquor, food and supplies, Scheduling, Hiring Staff, Dealing with emptying and filling, ATM, VLTS and SAFE needed for daily cash flow of operations, Working independently and supervising weekend evening staff
Telemarketing
Servicom
01.2010 - 01.2011
Over the phone sales, Selling Uverse internet,phone and cable
Service Advisor
Lloyd MacDonald Automotive Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
Checking in clients vehicles for service, Selling services to clients
Appointments Coordinator
Lloyd MacDonald Automotive Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Calling clients to book service appointments, Websuite program used for appointments
Telemarketing
Servicom
01.2005 - 01.2006
Over the phone sales, Selling Allstate Roadside Assistance
Food Server & Bartender
Anchor Inn
01.2001 - 01.2005
Serve customers in dining room, Mix and serve alcoholic beverages, Receive cash and credit payment, Train new employees in procedures, Seasonally decorate lounge and dining room, Work independently with minimal supervision
Stock Distributor
Universal Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2000
Received and verified stock from suppliers and returned defective stock, Entered receipt of stock in computer to produce sales tickets and maintain record of inventory, Electronically distributed stock to 12 outlets and arranged for shipment to in-town and out-of-town locations, Trained and supervised staff in shipping goods, Delegated shipping and distribution work to staff, Prepared window displays
Customer Service Representative
Universal Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1997
Served customers in family clothing store, Handled inquiries and assisted with appropriate purchases, Prepared window displays and trained staff to merchandize
Visual Display Person
Reitmans Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1995
Trained staff in the 11 Okanagan and Kootenays stores in merchandising, Organized and delivered staff workshops on merchandising, Compiled and distributed materials on fashion trends and employee news, Designed hanging fixture for posters that is now used by Reitmans Canada-wide
Sales Associate
Reitmans Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1991
Served customers in women's' apparel store, Received cash and credit payment using cash register and interact machine, Responsible for opening and closing store, Displayed merchandise to promote sales, Cleaned store to ensure customer satisfaction, Received and verified stock
Skills
Claims Processing
Warranty Management
Warranty Analysis
Records Maintenance
Claims submissions
Software Applications
Recordkeeping skills
Paperwork Processing
Appointment booking
Payment issuing
Paperwork coordination
Sales Support
Records Review
Policy Enforcement
Information Verification
Decision-Making
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Excellent administrative abilities
Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Documentation skills
Recordkeeping Organization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Data Entry Software
Claim Amount Calculations
Organizing and Prioritizing Work
Documentation processing
Collaborative relationships
Active Listening
Financial Transactions
Denied claims identification
Document Control
Payment and Investigation Escalations
Documentation abilities
Business Correspondence
Educationtrainingandcertification
2023 Service Advisor workshop in Halifax, NS
2018 Ford Warranty Training- workshop in Moncton, NB
2001 Serving it Right - Licensee, Prince Rupert, BC
1991 - 1995 Attended annual Reitmans' sponsored training sessions on visual display and merchandising
1991 Super Host, Prince Rupert, BC
Grade 12, Prince Rupert Secondary School
NS Drivers' License
Relevantskillsandattributes
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Team Player and Independent Worker
Quick Learner
Self- motivated and able to take initiative
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Discovery Day Care Center Society, Prince Rupert, BC
Board Member of the SAC for SPEC Middle School 2022-current
Board member prior to and during construction of day care facility
Organizing events at Club D Lounge for example a ladies afternoon with various vendors and a Christmas Bazaar to help raise money for the Heart and Stroke foundation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Additional Information
3rd year as Chair Person on the SPEC student advisory committee 2022-current
1st year on the new Cape Breton Victoria County Regional Advisory committee 2024-current
Volunteer for the Cape Breton Mustang Club 2023-current
Organizing craft fair fundraisers for the Every Woman's Centre 2022-current
Timeline
Warranty Administrator/Service Advisor - Colbourne Ford
09.2022 - Current
Warranty Administrator - Violette Ford
01.2018 - 08.2022
Bartender/Managing/Owner/Operator - Doolys/Club D Lounge
01.2012 - 01.2017
Telemarketing - Servicom
01.2010 - 01.2011
Service Advisor - Lloyd MacDonald Automotive Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
Appointments Coordinator - Lloyd MacDonald Automotive Group