Gary H Karabedian

Experience

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  Bank of America

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2005

  Private Banking Sales and Service Specialist

  One of the nation's premier banking institutions.My duties included: • Assisting clients in the selection and opening of various personal banking products such as: checking, savings, money market, timed deposit, and credit card accounts.• Cross-selling a variety of the bank’s products and services while continually meeting and exceeding the department’s sales quota goals.• Maintaining excellent quality satisfaction scores amongst clientele and constantly sought new and improved avenues to improve client satisfaction. • Recipient of the CELA Medallion for exceptional banking practices. Show less

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  Digital Video Warehouse

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Sales and Shipping Manager

  Digital Video Warehouse is a worldwide supplier of digital video solutions for broadcasting in addition to carrying an extensive inventory of new and used Apple products.My duties included: • Managing 8 employees within the sales and shipping department by allocating their daily tasks, goals, and administering weekly work schedules.• Overlooking sales and shipment history to ensure that all orders were shipped properly and on a timely manner. • Training and familiarizing new employees of their responsibilities in conjunction to their corresponding departments. Show less

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  Black Car L.A.

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2015

  Sales and Service Manager

  Black Car L.A. is the largest full service transportation company in Los Angeles, which owns and operates cabs, shuttles, sedans and buses exclusively at all major airports and various locations at all times.My duties included:•Interviewing possible candidates and keeping track of the staff’s performance and scheduling to ensure maximum efficiency by all 10 employees supervised.•Assisting the general manager in the arrangement, negotiation, and the establishing of specialty trips for select groups or individuals.• Collectively sought out new and effective promotions for the development of the company’s brand for its long-term success with the marketing team.•Touching base with clients in regards to quality assurance and billing issues to ensure optimal satisfaction. Show less

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  Burbank Water and Power

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Customer Service Representative II

  Burbank Water and Power is Burbank’s community-owned water and electric utility, providing reliable, affordable and sustainable services to the residents and businesses of Burbank. My duties included: • Assisting the residents of Burbank with: the initiation and discontinuation of new and existing services, billing inquires, as well as educating individuals on the various programs offered throughout the city, county, and the state.• Utilizing a variety of different computer software including: Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) systems, Energy IP, and WaterSmart for daily operations.• Granting the appropriate payment extensions and payment arrangements for individuals in order to avoid any lapses in services, or to reinstate services when applicable. • Performing as an English interpreter for various departments within the company upon request. Show less

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  In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

  Mar 2016 - now

  Care Provider

  In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides personal care and domestic services to persons who are aged, blind or disabled and who live in their own homes. My duties include:• Providing non-medical care for clients in their homes while preserving the clients' safety, integrity, and security.• Planning, purchasing, and preparing nutritious meals for clients.• Administering pre-marked medications at appropriate times while maintaining written records of all activities and duties performed.• Transporting clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' office, personal appointments, or on general outings. Show less

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  Gary's Kids

  Apr 2016 - now

  Private Tutor

  Gary's Kids is a tutoring service strived with the commitment to its students to achieve and excel in their educational goals and aspirations. My duties include:• Working one-on-one with students ranging from K-12 seeking assistance in a multitude of learning areas.• Developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans for students in reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, art, and history.• Monitoring, assessing, re-mediating and communicating students' progress with parents. Show less