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Hollie Payne

Vinton,VA

Summary

Passionate, skilled, detail-oriented go-getter with a background in education possessing strong computer, mapping, and customer service skills. Long history as an employee with VA811 with an eagerness to work more closely with web tickets. Ability to handle multiple applications simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy to ensure safe excavation and adherence to the Damage Prevention Act in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Team player desiring career growth and an opportunity to contribute my education and skills to fulfill the mission of VA811.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Damage Prevention Specialist

Virginia Utility Protection Service
01.2011 - Current
  • Fields and processes incoming calls from contractors, excavators, and homeowners who plan to perform excavation projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Audits web user tickets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
  • Utilizes premier customer support and active listening skills to assess the needs of callers and share knowledge about the Virginia Damage Prevention Act.
  • Navigates multiple computer applications to complete underground utility locate requests while utilizing impeccable grammar and spelling skills.
  • Employs exemplary mapping skills to accurately complete notices of excavation.
  • Diffuses escalated situations and resolved conflicts.
  • Works with fellow team members to ensure caller's needs were met in a satisfactory manner.
  • Participated in a company sponsored leadership program that enhanced personal performance.

*** Employment dates: Off and on since Summer 2003. Most recently, from January 2011 through November 2016. Currently from January 2024 - now

After School Recreation Assistant

Roanoke City Parks & Recreation
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Created schedules and constructive, educational activities for low-income elementary and middle school students (including gifted students and students with special needs).
  • Monitored and mentored students, collected information on children by observations and interviews in an effort to diagnose sources of student conflict, supported staff in addressing conflicts, and aided students in developing conflict resolution skills.
  • Collaborated with staff and parents to outline action plans for student achievement and success.
  • Performed clerical duties, collected and maintained documentation of student records.

Bookkeeper/Cashier

Food Lion Supermarket
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Coordinated front-end cashiers and assigned job duties.
  • Managed customer service counter, addressed customer concerns and complaints.
  • Handled store clerical duties and finances including counting cashier tills, counting store’s safe to make bank deposits, and completed store paperwork and reports.
  • Assisted customers with locating items throughout the store and helped customers understand how to shop for the best in-store deals.

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
05.2007

High School Diploma -

Staunton River High School
Moneta, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Customer Experience and Satisfaction
  • Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Computer Navigation - including word processing/data entry, mapping, fast typing, ability to multi-task and navigate through multiple computer applications, etc
  • Flexibility and Adaptability - resourceful; team player with an ability to work and thrive independently
  • Inquisitive - strong work ethic and curiosity drives desire to learn and grow professional skills

Timeline

Damage Prevention Specialist

Virginia Utility Protection Service
01.2011 - Current

After School Recreation Assistant

Roanoke City Parks & Recreation
03.2010 - 08.2010

Bookkeeper/Cashier

Food Lion Supermarket
03.2009 - 03.2010

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Sweet Briar College

Bachelor of Arts - History

Sweet Briar College

High School Diploma -

Staunton River High School
Hollie Payne