Dedicated business student and full-time professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
Hercules OEM
Burnsville, MN
10.2020 - Current
Create quotes and entering new sales orders.
Manage over 135+ customer accounts, including 15 Key and 20 Distribution Accounts.
Assist customers over the phone or via email with any inquiries regarding their purchase orders or future business with HOEM.
Work with purchasing and vendors to improve and maintain margins on new and existing products.
Work with engineers to provide customers with quotes for new custom or special part drawings.
Set up new customer accounts and update existing profiles with latest information.
Track and maintain orders to guarantee prompt and successful delivery of merchandise to customers.
TEAM LEAD - SHIPPING AND RECEIVING OPERATIONS
THERMO KING CORP.
Bloomington, MN
10.2016 - 10.2020
Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on department news and updates.
Directed material routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
Optimized shipping and receiving strategies with cost-effective methods.
Utilized OpEx tools to improve and initialize a LEAN program at our plant.
SALES ASSOCIATE - HOME STYLIST
West Elm
Edina, MN
08.2018 - 12.2018
Determined customer needs through careful and active listening skills and identified appropriate design style solutions within the anticipated price range.
Utilized Design Crew Room Planner software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
Provided excellent and professional service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Manassas, VA
08.2012 - 11.2015
Assisted in the store's overall day-to-day operations, including the continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Addressed customer issues to ensure a swift and successful resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Minn. State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
05.2019
Skills
LEAN
Meeting Tight Deadlines
Fast-Pace Environments
Process Improvement
Issue Investigation
Account Management
Customer Engagement
Demand Forecasting
Vendor Relations
Dematic
Oracle
AutoCAD Proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, D365)
Certification
Adult Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing - Nov 2022
DOT Hazard Comm. HM-126-F, Industrial Safety Group - Dec 2019
Team Leader Development Program, Ingersoll Rand - Nov 2019