Allison M Buckley
Self Employed
Lakewood,OH
Summary
I am a 5 year, self employed contractor that has gained the skills and knowledge of self management, time management and project management. I enjoy the flexibility and creativity this line of work allows me and I am always open for new challenges and ways to grow and expand my knowledge and experience in this line of work and other areas.
"Do what you love and love what you do."
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self Employed Contractor
Myself
03.2020 - Current
- Offering residential painting, installing laminate flooring, refinishing wood floors, installing tile both floor and walls, cabinet installation, carpentry and trim work, and cleaning services.
- Deliver outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Reduce client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinate timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implement changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Implement safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
- Establish long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
Administrative Assistant
Premium Metals Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2020
- I was responsible for taking phone calls, entering and checking sales orders, purchase orders, process orders, transfer of/receiving in material paperwork and scheduling of deliveries of incoming shipments
Event Rental Coordinator
SPACES Art Gallery
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Began as intern spring of 2016 then accepted the job of Event Rental Coordinator in the fall of 2017.
- Handled the perspective rentals through email and in-person contact and set up events according to our gallery availability and the client's event details.
Administrative Assistant
Ridge Tool
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Temp work assisting the Vice President of Sales and Sales Department, internally, nationally and globally
- Handled the verification of expense reports, company and personal invoice approvals and data entry
- Coordinated daily schedules, business trips, and meetings and recycled and reorganized their current office filing system
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks at the Cleveland Clinic
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Shift Supervisor at one of the largest stores in the northeast region
- Managed the deployment and transition of employees on the floor to achieve the best combination of teamwork and sales
Management
Sling Shot LLC
03.2011 - 09.2017
- I managed the Strongsville and Great Northern locations simultaneously.
- I was responsible for employee training and scheduling, equipment maintenance and repair, computer configuration and program maintenance, financial stability and overall short-term and long-term management.
- Highly trusted in handling both locations in Ohio by my boss who operated out of Atlanta, GA.
Body Art Supervisor
Kaman's Art Shoppe
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Supervised the Body Art Department of Kaman's Company at the Cleveland Zoo
- Office/in park scheduling, financial distribution and management, problem solving, team building, motivating, creative thinking and training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strongsville High School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Art - Interior Design
Kent State University
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Art - Art History
Kent State University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Painting and finishing
Woodworking
Attention to detail
Adaptability and flexibility
Supply management
Residential construction
Contract management
Quality control
Subcontractor oversight
Scheduling and planning
Organization
Creativity
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Multi-tasking
Physical Labor
Ceramics
Glass Blowing
Drawing
Sculpting
Model Building
Space Planning
Hand Drafting
Rendering
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketch Up
PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
InDesign
Sales and Marketing Experience
Timeline
Self Employed Contractor
Myself
03.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Premium Metals Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
Ridge Tool
02.2018 - 03.2018
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks at the Cleveland Clinic
12.2016 - 11.2017
Event Rental Coordinator
SPACES Art Gallery
10.2016 - 04.2018
Body Art Supervisor
Kaman's Art Shoppe
03.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Art - Art History
Kent State University
08.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Art - Interior Design
Kent State University
08.2012 - 06.2014
Management
Sling Shot LLC
03.2011 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Strongsville High School
08.2005 - 06.2009