Senior Receptionist
KPMG, LLP, Financial Services Assurance
Washington, DC
01.1978 - 04.2015
- Coordinated front desk operations, ensuring seamless communication and scheduling for clients and staff.
- Managed multi-line phone systems, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Maintained accurate appointment records and client databases using advanced office management software.
- Developed standard operating procedures for front desk protocols, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior reception staff on best practices in customer service and office administration.
- Implemented a visitor management system, improving security and tracking of guest arrivals.
- Assisted in organizing client events, contributing to relationship building and service excellence initiatives.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered incoming calls on high-volume, multi-line phone switchboard and pleasantly transferred callers to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.