Resume: Allyson M. W. Dyar (Hillsboro, Oregon, USA)
e-mail: Allyson at DyarStraights dot Com
Web Site: www.dyarstraights.com
mobile: 503.522.6560
Customer Service Specialist / Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION:
- BS, Computer Science, Troy State University, Montgomery AL
- BS, Biology, Troy State University, Montgomery AL
- BA, Communications, Iona College, New Rochelle NY
- CompTIA A+
EXPERIENCE:
Administration:
- Created Salesforce reports to quickly access program data and trends
- Filed weekly e-mail status reports and serve as back up for weekly QA and department reports
- Assisted the Employment Verification Services department with research of fraud cases as well as well as auditing prize winners for possible cheating
- Served as Chief of Staff for two directors of a world-wide organization of popular-culture enthusiasts and was recognized for exemplary service
- Coordinator for acquisition and leasing of office equipment and furnishings
- Coordinator for purchase orders and capital equipment
- Broad range of experience in clerical, secretarial and administration for the United States government: correspondence, meeting notes, report preparation, phones
Customer Service:
- Constantly monitors the Frontier dispatch and chat systems to ensure orders and repair tickets are allocated to available technicians and confirm commitments are met
- Coordinates with other Frontier departments to ensure timely resolution of tickets
- Periodically interacts with customers concerning the completion of their service orders or trouble tickets
- Displayed knowledge of principles and processes for achieving outstanding customer satisfaction by maintaining high QA scores
- Served as a call center resolution specialist, supporting personnel when a manager was not available
- Kept detailed records of customer interactions or transactions: detailed inquiries, complaints, comments, and actions taken
- Recognized by AT&T management for exceptional work with the Service Excellence Award, Employee of the Month, and Winners Circle Award
- Selected for AT&T’s Leaders EDGE team tasked with special projects from upper management; researched and edited a section of mobility knowledge base
Computer Hardware and Software:
- Proficient with DPI and Viryanet for processing tickets and monitoring technician statuses
- Proficient in Salesforce and EIM for e-mail processing and reports
- Substantial knowledge of various Windows-based and Office applications; maintains a home network of five desktop computers, satellite laptops and smart devices
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, UNIX, VB Script; built and maintains several WordPress sites
Advanced experience coordinating conventions and other civic events with attendance ranging from 25 to 8,000 people
Communications:
- Extensive expertise with several Social Media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Blogging
- Professionally published author of fiction, non-fiction essays and software reviews; experience editing and publishing specialty publications
- Served as Network Administrator for an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Network; handled correspondence, resolved user problems, publicity, server and web maintenance
- Guest Speaker on numerous topics ranging from specialty publications to the Internet
Instruction:
- Adjunct Faculty Member teaching College Biology for the City Colleges of Chicago, Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland
- Substitute High School Teacher instructing in various disciplines as required for the Department of Defense Dependent School, Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland
HONORS AND AWARDS:
- Employee of the Month, AT&T Mobility, June 2012
- Winners Circle, AT&T Mobility, 2011
- 2nd Quarter Service Excellence Award, AT&T Mobility, 2011
- Employee of the Month, Cingular Wireless, May 2006
- STARFLEET International, Inc., Exemplary Service Award, 2004
- Letter of Appreciation, Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland, 1992
- Incentive Award, Pt Mugu NAS, CA, 1986
WORK HISTORY:
- 2017 – current — ATR International Inc @ Yahoo!, Product Support Rep II
- 2016 – 2017 — Pyramid Consulting @ Frontier Communications, Office Clerk
- 2013 – 2015 — CDI Corporation @ Intel, Customer Support Representative
- 2005 – 2012 — Cingular Wireless/AT&T Mobility, Customer Care Representative
- 2003 – 2005 — PCParamedix, Installation Technician
- 2001 – 2004 — STARFLEET International, Incorporated, Chief of Staff, Volunteer
- 1993 – 2005 — Freelance Writer and Editor
- 1989-1992 — Instructor for City Colleges of Chicago and substitute Teacher Keflavik NAS
- 1985-1987 — Clerk and Secretary for US Navy and US Air Force
On-Line Resume: http://www.dyarstraights.com/resume-allyson-m-w-dyar/
Last Updated: 13 June, 2017