Michael Harbour

 

 

 

resume@michaelharbour.info

 

Seeking a position with opportunities for learning and growth in a healthy and stimulating environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

 

 

Hollywood Entertainment

 

 

07/09 – 07/10

Customer Relations Supervisor

Wilsonville, OR

Led, trained, coached and developed a team of 7-12 Customer Relations Agents. Recognized opportunities for improvement and initiated actions to facilitate positive change as well as recognizing and reinforcing exceptional performance. Utilized both written and verbal communication to effectively communicate to management and above. Worked independently to complete projects as assigned by Support Services management. Completed goals and projects with limited supervision. . Identified patterns in customer and employee contacts to determine technical, policy or training issues which may need to be addressed. Adapted to the changing needs of the business during bankruptcy process.

03/09 – 07/09

Customer Relations Agent

Wilsonville, OR

Supported customers and store associates requesting assistance by phone and email. Initiated research, responded to and resolved issues and conflicts, tracked information, documented issues and resolutions. Kept supervisors advised of problems, trends, ideas, and decisions as needed while seeing beyond immediate assignments to act on opportunities and problem areas. Quickly took on new and additional responsibilities while maintaining positive and professional working relationships within a team environment.

09/08 – 03/09

Store Director

Canby, OR

Supervised a team of 6-10 employees. Responsible for all aspects of store operations: Selecting, training and developing store employees; maintaining financial controls including shrink, labor and operating expenses.

02/08 –09/08

Assistant Store Director

Tualatin, OR

Assisted Store Manager with the supervision of a team of 5-8 employees. Supported the Store Manager in maintaining the store environment to ensure consistent execution of all company merchandising strategies, standards, and financial accountabilities.

 

 

 

Yahoo! Small Business

 

 

04/07 – 02/08

Small Business Customer Solutions Representative

Hillsboro, OR

Resolved complex customer inquiries mostly regarding web hosting and design products through the use of multiple customer support tools. Effectively articulated complex information to a variety of technical and non technical customers. Assisted customers with inquiries while providing consultative support and recommendations. Educated customers on additional products. Helped customers to be successful.

 

 

 

Yahoo! Search Marketing

 

 

04/06 – 4/07

Customer Solutions Client Advocate

Hillsboro, OR

Answered advertiser questions via telephone and email; treating advertisers with respect and ensuring that questions were resolved; including billing and budgeting questions, explanations of different products, and technical questions. Provided a system walk through to advertisers as needed, explained and reinforced Y!SM guidelines. Trained as a Subject Matter Expert for the ‘Panama’ advertiser interface migration 9/06 and then helped train and coach other representatives on the ‘Panama’ system. Accepted to the prototype Small Business Customer Solutions team 4/07.

 

 

 

HSBC Card Services

 

 

04/01 – 03/06

Customer Care Representative

Tigard, OR

Resolved telephone inquiries, complaints and problems, diffused escalated calls, performed account activity on customer accounts, negotiated payment arrangements on past due and over limit accounts, interfaced with other departments to resolve customer inquiries. Promoted to CSR II 4/03. Performance incentive bonus trip 11/03. Temporarily assigned to Strategic Development Test Team and Operations Project Team 4/28/05 - 6/10/2005

 

 

 

Portland Opera

 

 

02/01 - 05/01

Member Services Representative

Portland, OR

Contacted members, subscribers and other interested parties regarding memberships, subscriptions and donations.

 

 

 

Monaco Coach Corporation

 

08/00 - 02/01

Security Systems Installer

Coburg, OR

Installation and trouble shooting of security and keyless entry systems in top of the line motor coaches. Assisted in other areas of production as needed.

 

 

 

Neighbors Bar

 

 

09/99 - 07/00

Bartender

Eugene, OR

Prepared food and drinks for a moderate to high volume night club. Supervised and trained other employees.

 

 

 

Club Arena

 

 

06/88 - 08/99

Lead Bartender

Eugene, OR

08/87 – 08/99

Disk Jockey (DJ)

 

Coordinated a team of bartenders and cocktail waiters for a popular, high volume nightclub; also inventory management, supervising and training employees, light maintenance and cleaning. Began employment as Disk Jockey, trained as Bartender, occasionally filled DJ position throughout tenure. Temporarily took on Manager's position while Manager was on leave 8/90 – 6/91

 

 

 

Flicks and Pics

 

 

07/93 - 12/98

Video Store Clerk

Eugene, OR

Manned counter, cashiered, balanced and closed cash drawers, provided in person and telephone customer service, restocked inventory for this eclectic neighborhood video store known for its comprehensive selection and knowledgeable staff. In addition to regular duties, participated in inventory selection and training new hires.

 

 

 

Burns International Security Services

 

08/87 – 04/88

Security Guard

Eugene, OR

Provided site security at a variety of locations including offices, lumber mills and hospitals. Was offered Site Supervisor Position, October 1987

 

 

 

Attic Comics Shop

 

 

06/83 - 06/87

Owner/Manager

Moscow, ID

Responsible for all aspects of business for this specialty periodical and book store: ordering, inventory control, sales, marketing, bookkeeping, hiring, etc.

 

 

 

KSRA Radio

 

 

05/78 - 12/80

Announcer/D.J.,

Salmon, ID

Announcer and Disk Jockey for radio station in an isolated community. Played a variety of program formats to cater to a diverse population, recorded commercials and assisted in live broadcasts of athletic events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional part-time, temporary, seasonal and occasional employment

Library Aid, Farm Equipment Parts Counter Person, Roofing and Light Construction, Actor, Bus Station Ticket Agent, Substitute Pawn Shop Manager, Bagel Baker

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

 

 

University of Idaho

Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

Moscow, ID

 

 

 

Portland Community College

Computer Applications and

Web Design coursework

Portland, OR