Alfred Windquist
Lansing,MI
Summary
Even though retired, I want to stay active in some capacity! This is why I have had a varied schedule since retiring!
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired From
Auto Owners Insurance
06.2012 - 11.2024
Cashier
Lowes
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Beet Picker Operator
Indeed Express for Michigan Sugar Beet
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
Beet Picker Operator
Indeed Express for Michigan Sugar Beet
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on best practices and new technologies related to picking processes.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize workplace accidents.
Various , Underwriter, Auditing, Field Rep
Auto Owners Insurance
06.1972 - 05.2012
- Responded to customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility, and claims.
- Exceeded performance targets through diligent work ethic and focus on results-driven tasks.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Greeted customers warmly to set tone of customer experience and provide welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI06-1972
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Active listening
- Customer relations
- Calm under pressure
Woodworking I have been active flipping houses during my work career and retirement!
I always found this to be a big relief for stress.. Although after retiring, I have settled for using smaller tools and gotten rid of the bigger ones!
Timeline
Beet Picker Operator
Indeed Express for Michigan Sugar Beet
10.2022 - 11.2022
Cashier
Lowes
03.2022 - 08.2024
Beet Picker Operator
Indeed Express for Michigan Sugar Beet
10.2021 - 11.2021
Retired From
Auto Owners Insurance
06.2012 - 11.2024
Various , Underwriter, Auditing, Field Rep
Auto Owners Insurance
06.1972 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ferris State University