schleg64
08-08-07, 05:33 PM
Hi guys! Well...the telecom that I've worked at for the last 22 years is shutting its doors here in Chicago (offshoring to the Philippines) so I'll be out of a job come October 5th. I"m 42 years old and have been working steadily since I was 17 yrs old (not at the same company of course). Even though I'll be getting a severance package, it'll feel very strange to be unemployed after all this time. It'll also feel very liberating as to what new career I might take up. I set up conference calls for various businesses right now and I feel that I'd like to try something different. Even though I've just received my associate degree in applied science with a concentration in paralegal studies, I feel like going in a different direction altogether ( I've had people tell me I'd make a great English teacher and I got great grades in my various writing assignments ) so I'm contemplating what I'd like to do with my life at this point. Here's a look at my resume ( although I may make a few more changes to it later on as it's kind of rough looking at this point ):
Objective: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
To obtain a challenging position which will provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement and enable me to utilize my interpersonal, conceptual and problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p>
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Professional<o:p></o:p>
Experience:<o:p></o:p>
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1985 To Current <o:p></o:p>
Verizon Business <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">IL</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p>
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Conference Coordinator<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Conduct audio conference calls for companies and provided both customer and technical support on conferencing products.<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Voluntarily flew to other call centers to help fill the personnel shortage by handling the local call traffic flow. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Selected by company sales representatives and managers for handling difficult and challenging clients. <o:p></o:p>
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Meeting Manager<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Liaison between client and conference coordinators and event planner for C-Level executives. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Assist executives from Fortune 500 companies in preparing press conferences, quarterly earnings conference calls and online training sessions. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Prepare written special instructions for conference coordinators to use during planning stage prior to start of conference calls, as well as a guide for future calls.<o:p></o:p>
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Reservations<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Take orders from clients requesting conference calls, and processed information such as pricing, technical troubleshooting, and servicing of existing accounts.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
In-house Sales Support<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Contact existing clients for generation of conferencing revenue. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Cold calling and servicing conferencing field specialists in designated territories.<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Perform customer service and maintain sales representative’s calendar.<o:p></o:p>
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Education: <o:p></o:p>
April 2007 <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Robert</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Morris</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceName>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IL</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
A.A.S. –Paralegal Studies President’s Honors List Winter 2006 and Spring
2007
July 1993 Certificate in Paralegal Studies<o:p></o:p>
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1983-1984 United States Navy, <st1:place w:st="on">Great Lakes</st1:place> IL <o:p></o:p>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Hospital</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Corps</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> <o:p></o:p>
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Military: <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> Navy<o:p></o:p>
1983-1985 Hospital Corpsman (Discharged General Under Honorable Conditions)<o:p></o:p>
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Special Skills: I am highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable in challenging situations
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As you can see, this is my professional life in a nutshell, so i'm trying to figure how to parlay all of that into something better for my future job. I consider my ADD to be an asset and I'm hoping that I find a job that's the perfect fit ( I'm taking a month or so off just to get myself in shape physically - regular exercise, and mentally - by brushing up on some reading and polishing up some old skills ). I know I sound like I'm rambling ( I'm a little nervous by all that is happening here), but I'd like to hear from others on the board about how they turned out after being laid off and if they found a better job/place for themselves. In short, any advice you might deem worthy to offer me. BTW the two yr. Navy stint didn't mean I got into trouble - although I was considered a "misfit" I wasn't hit up with an form of nonjuducual punishment or admin hearings, I just got out early that's all. I look forward to your responses.
Objective: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
To obtain a challenging position which will provide opportunities for professional growth and advancement and enable me to utilize my interpersonal, conceptual and problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Professional<o:p></o:p>
Experience:<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
1985 To Current <o:p></o:p>
Verizon Business <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">IL</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Conference Coordinator<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Conduct audio conference calls for companies and provided both customer and technical support on conferencing products.<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Voluntarily flew to other call centers to help fill the personnel shortage by handling the local call traffic flow. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Selected by company sales representatives and managers for handling difficult and challenging clients. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Meeting Manager<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Liaison between client and conference coordinators and event planner for C-Level executives. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Assist executives from Fortune 500 companies in preparing press conferences, quarterly earnings conference calls and online training sessions. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Prepare written special instructions for conference coordinators to use during planning stage prior to start of conference calls, as well as a guide for future calls.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Reservations<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Take orders from clients requesting conference calls, and processed information such as pricing, technical troubleshooting, and servicing of existing accounts.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
In-house Sales Support<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Contact existing clients for generation of conferencing revenue. <o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Cold calling and servicing conferencing field specialists in designated territories.<o:p></o:p>
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/WS517C~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image003.gif Perform customer service and maintain sales representative’s calendar.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Education: <o:p></o:p>
April 2007 <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Robert</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Morris</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceName>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IL</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
A.A.S. –Paralegal Studies President’s Honors List Winter 2006 and Spring
2007
July 1993 Certificate in Paralegal Studies<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
1983-1984 United States Navy, <st1:place w:st="on">Great Lakes</st1:place> IL <o:p></o:p>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Hospital</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Corps</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> <o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Military: <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> Navy<o:p></o:p>
1983-1985 Hospital Corpsman (Discharged General Under Honorable Conditions)<o:p></o:p>
<o:p></o:p>
Special Skills: I am highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable in challenging situations
************************************************** **************************************
As you can see, this is my professional life in a nutshell, so i'm trying to figure how to parlay all of that into something better for my future job. I consider my ADD to be an asset and I'm hoping that I find a job that's the perfect fit ( I'm taking a month or so off just to get myself in shape physically - regular exercise, and mentally - by brushing up on some reading and polishing up some old skills ). I know I sound like I'm rambling ( I'm a little nervous by all that is happening here), but I'd like to hear from others on the board about how they turned out after being laid off and if they found a better job/place for themselves. In short, any advice you might deem worthy to offer me. BTW the two yr. Navy stint didn't mean I got into trouble - although I was considered a "misfit" I wasn't hit up with an form of nonjuducual punishment or admin hearings, I just got out early that's all. I look forward to your responses.