Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Sears
The Woodlands, TX
11.2006 - 03.2008
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately.
Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area.
Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Office Manager
Dril-Quip, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
02.2003 - 04.2005
Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as expense and mileage reports.
Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
Junior Estimator
Professional Construction Services, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
02.1998 - 07.2002
Assisted in the preparation of bid documents, proposals and contracts.
Attended pre-bid meetings with contractors to discuss project details.
Researched materials, equipment, and related costs.
Provided technical support to sales staff during proposal presentations.
Established relationships with potential subcontractors to provide competitive pricing on future projects.
Consulted with clients regarding changes in scope of work that may affect cost estimates or budgets.
Negotiated prices with suppliers to meet budget constraints while ensuring quality standards are met.
Performed quantity takeoffs from blueprints for purchasing materials or services required for a job estimate and bid.
Reviewed change orders issued by clients or contractors which impacted project budget.
Visited job sites regularly to monitor progress of construction activities.
Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
12-2015
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Chalmette, LA
05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Blue Print Reading Certification
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
Skills
Database entry
Event Planning
Word Processing
Typing 75-80 WPM
Affiliations
Program Coordinator for Girls Virtue Program at Regina Caeli Parish
Substitute Teacher at Northwoods Catholic School
Literature Teacher at Tower of David Homeschool Group
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier
Sears
11.2006 - 03.2008
Office Manager
Dril-Quip, Inc.
02.2003 - 04.2005
Junior Estimator
Professional Construction Services, Inc.
02.1998 - 07.2002
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lone Star College System
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Blue Print Reading Certification