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Katie Benson

Normal

Summary

As a highly motivated professional mother of four who can multi-task, I am constantly looking to better and improve myself both professionally and personally. I have a proven track record of consistently exceeding expectations, being a team player, developing strong relationships, and delivering personable experiences for customers, technicians, managers and coworkers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Coordinator

DH Pace
05.2024 - Current

-Performed all duties related to residential and commercial overhead dispatching

-Approved timesheets of technicians

-Moved tickets into billing batches

-Approved billing batches

-Facilitated weekly Toolbox Talks and ensured employee participation

-Spearheaded many initiatives for Team Impact (a team of employees engaging team building and community involvement)

-Ordered material needed for work orders, service, and repairs

-Arranged rental equipment for technicians in the field

-Created P.O.'s for rental equipment and materials used onsite

-Handled customer escalations from CSRs and technicians

-Scheduled residential installations and maintained the installation schedule

Residential Dispatcher

DH Pace
11.2023 - 05.2024

-Effectively communicated with and dispatched residential and commercial technicians via software and phone

-Scheduled service and installation appointments with customers for commercial and residential business

-Conducted customer surveys based on their experiences as well as competitive surveys of competitors to stay up-to- date on the industry

-Working knowledge of unique software programs having to do with the lines of business

-Reviewed and billed completed service tickets

-Built relationships with technicians and managers alike to create a positive work environment

-Received Advanced Customer Experience (ACE) training to improve the overall customer experience

-Attended weekly residential sales order meetings and coordinated all residential installations

-Ordered and assigned material to sales and service orders

-Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of up to 16 fleet vehicles

Sales Customer Service Representative

Bratcher Heating and A/C
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • -Identified customer needs, ofered appropriate solutions and followed up on customer interactions -Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, processing payments, or preparing invoices -Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously -Handled escalated calls from dissatisfied customers in a professional manner while seeking resolution within establshed guidelines -Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized suport and creating positive experiences -Cross-trained as Job Coordinator, dispatching installations, invoicing and filing replacement jobs through the sales department

Owner/Florist

K.J. Flowers
07.2016 - 06.2022
  • -Owner/operator of independent floral business -Provided a monthly subscription of fresh flora and local artisan chocolate, delivered nationwide -Developed relationships with local chocolatier partnerships -Handled and stored fresh flora as well as silk flora

Education

Associate in Clinical Psychology -

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
10.2024

Skills

  • Customer Experience
  • Clerical Knowledge
  • Positive Attitude
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Management
  • Dedication to Work

Timeline

Department Coordinator

DH Pace
05.2024 - Current

Residential Dispatcher

DH Pace
11.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Customer Service Representative

Bratcher Heating and A/C
01.2023 - 11.2023

Owner/Florist

K.J. Flowers
07.2016 - 06.2022

Associate in Clinical Psychology -

Heartland Community College
Katie Benson