TERRI PELTON 518-***-**** ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORNERSTONE TELEPHONE (FORMERLY MAGNA5 GLOBAL AND RINQSQUARED TELECOM) Regional Account Manager – 2012 – Present
• Manage technical sales of telecom, fiber, SIP trunking, coax, and digital fax for a customer based valued at
$300,000 annually. Source and qualify new leads and complete upsells to existing clients.
• Partner with the engineering and IT teams to facilitate installations of new and upgraded equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; address concerns and troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Plan and facilitate weekly calls with top MMR accounts to proactively identify concerns or upsell opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technology to advise clients on new products and services. Selected Achievements:
• Routinely promoted to positions of increased authority and responsibility.
• Consistently achieved all quality, productivity, and customer service goals and targets.
• Implemented client retention strategies that significantly increased retention, retaining optimal annual revenue. Inside Sales Representative – 2008 – 2012
• Utilized consultative sales techniques to drive sales of telecom services.
• Sourced and qualified new customer leads and made appointment for Outside Sales Representatives.
• Maintained relationships with existing clients; managed client expectations and provided exceptional service to optimize client satisfaction and retention. Identified and secured cross-sell and upsell opportunities. Customer Service Representative – 2004 – 2008
• Served as a primary point of contact for customers; responded to customer inquiries via telephone, mail, and email. Investigated and completed troubleshooting of customer issues; escalated issues as needed.
• Completed calls to set up new service; sourced customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Provided excellent customer service to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. ARCH WIRELESS
Account Manager – 2000 – 2004
• Served as a primary point of contact for enterprise accounts in the medical and legal industries. Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients to drive customer satisfaction and customer success.
• Set-up and completed troubleshooting of pagers, wireless, and telecom equipment.
• Prioritized support request and tickets; maintained and updated client documentation. EQUIFAX
Underwriter – 1988 – 1994
• Obtained and reviewed medical records to evaluate insurance coverage. Verified gathered documents during the underwriting processes, including financial, identification, and formation documentation.
• Facilitated communication with doctors and hospitals to complete transactions
• Evaluated risk using demographics, claims experience, predictive modeling, high-cost claimant review, etc.
• Completed periodic audits of underwriting files to ensure accuracy and appropriate documentation.
• Prepared information on adverse underwriting decisions as needed. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
SKILLS
• Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM Software, Salesforce, Google Workspace
• Industry: Underwriting Methodologies, Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Customer Success
• Personal: Attention to Detail, Multi-Tasking, Prioritization, Organization, Communication, Presentation