Chondra Hutchison

Objective: To acquire a position that allows me to utilize my talents and afford me the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and orally
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly while working well under pressure
  • Strong customer service support and positive mental attitude
  • Oracle Application and SAP Experience
  • Proficient in prioritizing and remaining focused on the essence of an issue
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • Self-motivated, punctual, well organized; skilled at working in a team setting as well as individually

EDUCATION:

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

Graduation Date: December 2008

EXPERIENCE:

MOTHERHOOD CENTER – Houston, TX

Postpartum Doula, 1/2015 - Present

Provide newborn education as well as physical and mental support to expanding families in a home health setting

  • Educate parents on topics such as caring for their newborn
  • Promote company services according to the needs of clients
  • Provide breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support
  • Implement sleep routines
  • Nursery setup
  • Tend to newborn while enabling parents to rest and/or catch up on other responsibilities
  • Trained new employee on proper Doula etiquette and care

National Oilwell Varco – Houston, TX

International Exports Expeditor/Buyer, 1/2012- 5/2014

Function as a Buyer and Buyer’s Assistant in the procurement process to expedite activities as well as purchase items from various vendors to meet the project’s schedule

  • Rift mitigation expertise
  • Submit RFQ for potential orders (pipes, valves, fittings, pumps, safety gear, tools)
  • Responsible for 67 customer accounts including Occidental, Chevron Americas, Schlumberger, and Amerada Hess
  • Schedule deliveries and pick up product to and from customers and/or job sites in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for employment
  • Trained numerous buyers and expeditors
  • Scheduled and provided pertinent information for material inspections
  • Validated MTR’s, COC’s, Packing Lists, and COO’s to ensure proper export qualifications were met
  • Generated Purchase Orders
  • Checked for a 3-Way match on all orders prior to invoicing
  • Invoiced closed orders and secured payment
  • Validated HTS and ECCN information according to federal compliance laws
  • Provide professional service to customers in a knowledgeable manner
  • Acknowledge and enter orders in the within a 72 hr time frame
  • Reporting prospective orders and job site progress to sales division.
  • Interface with yard, store and office personnel to insure complete customer satisfaction
  • Reason for leaving: company downsizing.

CONN’S – Houston, TX

Seasonal Commissions Sales Professional, 9/2011 to 1/2012

Used proven sales techniques to exceed monthly sales quota

  • Exceeded monthly sales quota by $10,000
  • Developed relationships with customers that was beneficial to the customer and my company
  • Worked a call center to ensure a professional image to potential and existing customers
  • Reason for leaving: Seasonal

Freelance marketing – Houston, TX

Marketing Coach, 12/2008 to Present

Coach microenterprises in marketing efforts to maximize potential profits

  • Developed marketing strategies and procedures which directly resulted in a $50,000 profit margin for a company
  • Create marketing plans for microenterprises
  • Coach and contract microenterprises in innovative marketing strategies and procedures
  • Exemplified excellent sales techniques and integrated charismatic personality to maximize sales potential

timber run apartment homes – Spring, TX

Management Trainee Personnel, 6/2009 to 8/2011

Managed the day-to-day operations of the complex while selling apartment leases.

  • Created innovative and effective methods of marketing and promotions to attract new business
  • Raised occupancy rate from 82% to 97% as well as added a waiting list
  • Managed a 3-member team
  • Interviewed and trained new employees
  • Managed schedules
  • Analyzed and approved timesheets
  • Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all prospective guest by extending a professional greeting and ensured they had a pleasant experience
  • Processed applicationsaccording tocommunity regulations, Tax Credit laws, and Fair Housing laws
  • Provided resident services immediately according to community regulations
  • Planned monthly resident functions
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office, YARDI and basic office equipment
  • Reason for leaving: laid off, downsizing.

ONCE UPON A CHILD - Houston, TX

Sales Representative/ Floor Leader, 7/2005 to 6/2008

Lead team in retail sales.

  • Floor leader entrusted with training and supervising newly hired team members
  • Utilized suggestive sale methods to boost sales profits
  • Used communication skills to negotiate with customers on bargaining prices for potential merchandise
  • Developed eye-catching displays for products; operated multi-line telephones; counted down registers with integrity and attention to detail
  • Reason for leaving: returned to on-campus living to continue education.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ AWARDS/ CERTIFICATES:

  • Dean’s List - Spring 2004
  • Customer Service as a Competitive Advantage
  • Fair Housing