APRIL NARVE
Administration
Beach Park,IL
Summary
Accomplished and enthusiastic individual. Versatile background includes accounts payable, office administration, property manager assistant, bookkeeper assistant, community advocate, machine operator and security officer.
Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control/Machine Operator/Shipping
Visual Pak
- Measurements of liquid levels (Perfume/Soaps)
- Picking and Packing
- Shipping and Receiving/Labels
- Cross checking numbers on product and boxes
- Labeling
- Making sure all lines have the products they need to make quality products
Housekeeping/Houseman
Marriott Hotel
- Cleaning of rooms
- Customer Service
- Room Service
- Stocking of Rooms
Machine Operator
JR Corp
- Keeping track of amounts
- Small car chips distributed by color and size
- Quality Control of all products
- Sorting out of different parts steel and plastic
Quality Assurance Technician
Miracapo Pizza
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to FDA and USDA specifications.
- Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
Advertising Sales Representative
Midwest Benton Records Ent.
03.2015 - Current
- Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape business.
- Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages.
- Helped customers in determining design and layout of sold and spec ads.
- Sent clients estimates of costs for advertising products or services and followed up by phone call or email.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and clients.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills.
- Evaluated campaign performance regularly with clients, recommending adjustments as needed to optimize results.
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Ross Financial Services, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Call routing
- Updated Company Phone Directory, quarterly.
- Mail Distribution
- UPS scheduling, weekly
- Processed high volume of vendor A/P invoices, weekly.
- Vendor management: create/inactivate vendor codes, obtain W-9, COI's
- Prepared deposit slips
- Assisted Property Manager with sorting applications, managing wait list, data entry.
- Reserve for Replacement Funds
- Prepared, Submitted, Track reserves for HUD and IHDA projects.
Security Officer
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Management of building key systems
- Monitoring surveillance equipment
- Staying on patrol
- Secured premises by guarding entry points, verifying guests.
- Guest conflict resolution.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary community groups to ensure the safety of guests.
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Loss Preventions
Administrative Assistant/Community Advocate
Community Action Partnership
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Resource coordinator: Safety planning, legal advocacy, medical care, counseling, community referrals, and transitional living options.
- Appointment scheduling
- Call routing
- Handle Walk-Ins
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Administration, Psychology
Columbia College of MO
01.2019
Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of Lake County
01.2016
Criminal Justice Certificate -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.2017
Community Service Officer Certificate -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.2017
CPR, AED and First Aid Certified -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.2019
Trained in HVAC - undefined
Skills
- Effective time management
- Office management skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Initiative and Drive
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Community Collaboration
- Effective conflict resolution
- Client support
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience with Yardi Voyager and Payscan
Education And Professional Development
- Columbia College of MO, Bachelor of Arts in Administration, minor in Psychology, 2019
- College of Lake County, Associate in applied science, Criminal Justice, 2016
- Criminal Justice Certificate, 2017
- Community Service Officer Certificate, 2017
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certified, 2019
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- Trained in HVAC
Community Service
GHR - Serving the communities where we live and work.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Miracapo Pizza
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Ross Financial Services, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2023
Security Officer
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2019 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant/Community Advocate
Community Action Partnership
10.2018 - 01.2019
Advertising Sales Representative
Midwest Benton Records Ent.
03.2015 - Current
Quality Control/Machine Operator/Shipping
Visual Pak
Housekeeping/Houseman
Marriott Hotel
Machine Operator
JR Corp
Trained in HVAC - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Administration, Psychology
Columbia College of MO
Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of Lake County
Criminal Justice Certificate -
College of Lake County
Community Service Officer Certificate -
College of Lake County
CPR, AED and First Aid Certified -
College of Lake County