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Dina Almalaika

IT Help Desk Support
Houston

Summary

Certified IT Help Desk professional and customer-focused specialist transitioning back into the workforce. Bringing extensive experience in customer service, retail management, and technical support with recent IT certifications. Eager to contribute to IT and technical support roles, with a strong drive to learn and excel. Bringing forth a positive attitude, willingness and motivation to learn new programs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (REMOTE)

WINDOWS WELL COVERS,
07.2023 - 10.2024

„ Achieved high customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.

„ Managed high volumes of inbound calls and messages, ensuring accurate and timely support.

„ Consistently received high customer survey satisfaction ratings for excellent service, and facilitating smooth inter-departmental communication.

JUNIOR SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

TESTPRO
08.2022 - 02.2023

„ Completed a six-month QA internship, identifying and documenting software issues, and testing applications across platforms.

„ Identified flaws, bugs, and glitches in the programs, and provided written feedback.

„ Developed SQL queries for backend testing and executed functional testing of web elements.

DEPARTMENT MANAGER - (DESIGNER HANDBAGS)

NORDSTROM
07.2000 - 08.2005

„ Led a team of six sales associates in achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service.

„ Trained and mentored staff on customer interaction, problem-solving, and sales techniques, fostering a customer-first environment.

„ Handled escalated customer issues, providing solutions that aligned with company policies and maintained customer loyalty.

„ Managed store operations, including inventory control, merchandising, and maintaining a neat and organized retail environment. Received a Pacesetter Award.

SALES ASSOCIATE – DESIGNER HANDBAGS

NORDSTROM
04.1996 - 06.2000
  • Managed escalated issues, store operations, and inventory with high performance in sales.
  • Top-performing Sales Associate in retail sales with a reputation for exceeding performance benchmarks.
  • Highly skilled at leveraging consultative sales techniques to upsell products and exceed sales targets.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills that align teams and strengthen brand loyalty through exceptional customer service.
  • Applied diverse sales experience to achieve desired outcome and dedicated to providing world-class customer service

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

AlMansour University
Baghdad, Iraq
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability,

Certification

- CompTIA A+ (2024)

Timeline

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (REMOTE)

WINDOWS WELL COVERS,
07.2023 - 10.2024

JUNIOR SOFTWARE QA ENGINEER

TESTPRO
08.2022 - 02.2023

Associate of Science - Biology

Lone Star College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

AlMansour University
05.2001 -

DEPARTMENT MANAGER - (DESIGNER HANDBAGS)

NORDSTROM
07.2000 - 08.2005

SALES ASSOCIATE – DESIGNER HANDBAGS

NORDSTROM
04.1996 - 06.2000
Dina AlmalaikaIT Help Desk Support