1. Lorraine Hoskins
4177 Washington Estates
Dearing GA 30808
Dear: Sir or Madam
I have a solid history of producing results within a limited time frame. I have built and successfully managed a staff of 25,
and I deal effectively with customers, and executives on a regular basis. All of these achievements are critical to firms, su ch
as yours, that must compete in today’s difficult economy.
My resume is enclosed as proof that I meet all these criteria. An interview would give me the chance to further prove my
unique strengths.
I hope to hear from you shortly.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Hoskins
2. Lorraine Hoskins
4177 Washington Estates
Dearing, GA 30808
Lorraine.hoskins@att.net
Home: 706-556-6621
Cell: 706-627-5062
Dedicated customer service manager with 15+ years of experience in retail and call center settings. Consistently
achieve record-high customer satisfaction rankings, improvements to the bottom line and turnaround of
underperforming operations.
Respected builder and leader of customer-focused teams; instill a shared, enthusiastic commitment to customer
service as a key driver of company goal attainment. Lead by example and ensure the execution of all quality and site
operations policies.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service Management
Complaint Handling & Resolution
Verbal and Writing Skills
Customer Satisfaction Enhancement
Front-End Supervision
Customer Service
Teambuilding & Training
Call Center Operations
Professional Experience
SITEL Corporation – Augusta,GA 08/00 to Present
Customer Service Manager, 07/02 to present
Verizon Pre-paid
Verizon Post-Paid
Cox Communications
Horizon BCBS NJ
AON Hewitt
Blackberry
Direct PC/TV
Quality Assurance, 09/01 – 07/02
Cox Communications
Customer Service Representative, 08/00 – 9/01
Promoted to manager position to recruit, train and supervise 25+ customer service reps. Foster an environment in which
customers enjoy high levels of service and employees are motivated to deliver top performance. Manage front -end
operations to ensure friendly and efficient customer service.
Selected Contributions:
Won “Service Excellence Award” in March of 2001 as an agent for performing above and beyond set standards of the
company
Selected to build and manage the On the Job Training Project which is still and ongoing programwithin the company
Selected to ramp and manage new customer service pilot in which was able to obtain the contract
Other Information:
* Placed in charge as POC for Horizon when Operations was moved to support a separate client. Responsible for all
reporting, client meetings, General Metrics Review (GMR), Weekly Business Reviews (WBR), Financials, as well as
coach/manager duties with my team
Wal*Mart – Sanford N.C. to Augusta,GA 8/95 to 8/00
Electronics Manager, 1/97 to 8/99
Previous Positions: Counter Clerk, Cashier, Stocker, 7/95 to 1/00
Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in management role with oversight for the Electronics
3. Department. Directed 5 employees and managed sales, inventory, merchandising and cost controls.
Selected Contributions:
Worked closely with Loss Prevention to reduce inventory theft by 10% in the first 2 months.
Introduced training programs that enhanced employee performance and helped build a motivated workforce.
Education and Training
DeVry University - Online 06/2008 to 08/2010
Earned 23 credits; Business,Management & Technology
Earned 24 credits; Concentration Project Management
Bachelor Technical Management
GPA: 3.5
Courses: Project Management, Advanced Cost Management, Managerial Accounting, Human Resources,
Communication in Projects, Total Quality Management, Advanced Project Management, Project Risk Management,
Contract and Procurement, Business System Analysis.
Kaplan University - Online 06/2004 to 8/2006
Associate Computer Information Systems
GPA: 3.86
Courses: Web Design, Interpersonal Communication, Principles of Management, Principles of Ethics, Computer
Applications for Business, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logic and Design, Introduction to Business and
Technology, Financial Accounting.
**References available upon request**