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ALLISON V PONITZ

Portland,Oregon

Summary

  • Results-driven professional with strong written and oral communication skills. Proven track record of enhancing team collaboration through effective information sharing.

Work History

Volunteer

Holy Trinity Food Closet
Portland, OR
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in feeding those individuals residing in our community who are suffering from food insecurity
  • In 2024, the food closet served over 26,789 adults and children
  • Have served a multitude of clients from all over the world speaking a variety of languages
  • Provided empathy and compassion as the clients share their stories of their emotional, physical, and mental struggles
  • Resolved conflicts which have occurred from a language barrier, unfamiliarity with our food options, and lack of knowledge of our organizational process

Customer Service

MUD BAY
  • Educated customers about the types of nutrition, exercise, training, and medical needs that their pets require
  • Provided emotional support for those customers dealing with all of the challenges that arise during different stages of their pet's life
  • Performed POS transactions, inventory stocking, shelving organization, and opening and closing duties

Customer Service/retail Sales

COLUMBIA EMPLOYEE STORE
  • Provided retail services related to apparel, accessories, and footwear
  • Operated and trained new employees on our POS system
  • Assisted with inventory pricing, stocking, restocking, and opening and closing duties

Executive Administrative Assistant

W.G. STEVE COMPANY, INC.
  • Extensive experience in family business with preparation of all payroll matters, handling of accounts payable and receivables, preparation of various tax returns, administration of company retirement plan, and other required functions as needed
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Microsoft Word, etc

Education

B.S. - Accounting

University of Alabama

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Time management
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Creativity in floral design
  • Operations support
  • Filing and recordkeeping
  • Cash register and point of sales experience

Timeline

Volunteer

Holy Trinity Food Closet
09.2024 - Current

Customer Service

MUD BAY

Customer Service/retail Sales

COLUMBIA EMPLOYEE STORE

Executive Administrative Assistant

W.G. STEVE COMPANY, INC.

B.S. - Accounting

University of Alabama
ALLISON V PONITZ