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Audra Van Gheem

Howard,WI

Summary

Customer service professional with significant experience in delivering effective solutions and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Reliable and results-driven, with proven ability to balance multiple priorities and drive positive outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Solutions Specialist

Georgia Pacific
03.2022 - Current
  • Groom, release, follow and verify delivery of customer PO's.
  • Recognize and implement areas of improvement for GP and the customer.
  • Provide proactive and transparent communication to customers.
  • Create valued relationships with customer buyers/contacts.
  • Work with internal departments to maximize efficiencies.
  • Act as a liaison between the customer and internal departments.
  • Actively participate in knowledge growth and sharing with my CSS co-workers.
  • Utilize systems to house and track customer information and order adjustments.
  • Analyze metrics to recognize and implement continued improvements and process changes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal solutions for customers'' needs.

Administrative Clerk

City of Green Bay
05.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provide clerical support services to departmental staff.
  • Track and execute excavation and obstruction permits.
  • Answer resident and contractor phone calls.
  • Generate invoices.
  • Create requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Maintain and file various records and correspondence.
  • Participate on continuous improvement teams.
  • Create and implement improved processes.

Office Manager

National Mutual Benefit
11.2017 - 05.2020
  • Implement and manage an annual review program for our members.
  • Manage Agent calendars and schedules.
  • Answer phone calls, member inquiries and route items appropriately.
  • Create and maintain a CRM system to house member information and contact history.
  • Schedule, record and publish meeting minutes.
  • Ensure the office is clean and fully stocked.
  • Participate on continuous improvement teams.
  • Create and maintain new Operating Procedures for our agents.

Project Manager

Priority Sign
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Manage and execute project sites from launch to completion.
  • Establish trusted relationships with clients and vendors.
  • Establish and manage project timing and funding.
  • Review, update and approve site drawings.
  • Obtain and adhere to city regulations.
  • Create and approve purchase orders.
  • Oversee the work of my associate project managers.

Project Coordinator & Inventory Control

Bemis Manufacturing
10.2005 - 04.2013
  • Primary contact for customers and suppliers.
  • Record, publish and follow up on issues and action items.
  • Coordinate new product development, customer relations, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Lead and participate in strategic initiatives to improve overall production and customer satisfaction.
  • Review and correct production reporting and inventory errors.
  • Record and track sample materials, purchased components and slow moving inventory.
  • Manage engineering databases.
  • Manage customer exit plans.

Education

Business Management Courses

Lakeland

Accounting Courses

Lakeland

Leadership Training

City of Green Bay

Leadership & Training Classes

Bemis Mfg.

Skills

  • Proprietary Business Systems
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Client retention strategies
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service excellence

Timeline

Customer Solutions Specialist

Georgia Pacific
03.2022 - Current

Administrative Clerk

City of Green Bay
05.2020 - 03.2022

Office Manager

National Mutual Benefit
11.2017 - 05.2020

Project Manager

Priority Sign
04.2013 - 11.2016

Project Coordinator & Inventory Control

Bemis Manufacturing
10.2005 - 04.2013

Accounting Courses

Lakeland

Leadership Training

City of Green Bay

Leadership & Training Classes

Bemis Mfg.

Business Management Courses

Lakeland
Audra Van Gheem