Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Canteen Staff Member
VFW Post 1621
Janesville, WI
10.2022 - 08.2024
Met incoming customers pleasantly and offered support and service.
Managed safe and efficient serving of customer foods.
Co-Founder
Jones'Z Automotive Services
Janesville, WI
06.2011 - 04.2023
Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities, and maximize business success.
Collaborated with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives, and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs, and improve distribution.
Developed plans for business growth, resulting in an increase in annual sales.
Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Personal Banker
Anchor Bank / Old National Bank
Janesville, WI
03.2005 - 09.2010
Expanded customer relationships by maintaining regular follow-up processes and rapport.
Met with customers to analyze financial needs and maximize sales opportunities.
Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans, and make sound financial decisions.
Partnered with loan and mortgage officers and financial advisors to provide clients with optimal financial solutions.
Described promotional offers and used persuasive sales techniques to upsell services and convince clients to apply for additional banking services.
Used product knowledge and abilities to execute consumer loans and other services.
Maintained position of trust and responsibility by keeping customer business confidential.
Created strategic financial solutions to suit individualized client needs.
Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Assisted and advised customers on using online and mobile banking systems.
Maintained customer data confidentiality while inputting information into system.
Executed wire transfers of funds in compliance with banking best practices.
Entered new account information into computers and filed related forms and other documents.
Responded promptly to customer queries and complaints to find solutions and diffuse tension.
Alleviated issues quickly by getting in touch with customers and explaining steps for successful resolution.
Used currency-counting machine to count currency and received checks.
Used customer information to tailor recommendations to promote cashier's checks, travelers' checks and savings bonds.
Maintained and built strong client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
Examined checks for endorsements to verify legality of documents.
Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
Informed customers of procedures for depositing checks and applying for ATM cards.
Used job-related software and computer to collect and record customer deposits, fees and issue receipts.
Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
Obtained credit records from various reporting agencies to open new accounts.
Used customer and bank records to investigate and correct errors upon customer request.
Customer Sales Representative
H&M Distributors
Madison, WI
05.2002 - 01.2005
Advised customers on promotions, sales procedures, and strategies for maximizing results from company products.
Negotiated prices and sales contracts.
Performed a cost-benefit analysis of potential products and customers to make effective sales strategy decisions.
Consulted with customers regarding their needs, and addressed their concerns.
Forecasted product requirements and organized merchandise to meet expected location demands.
Delivered fast, friendly, and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Produced sales documents, finalized deals, and filed records.
Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering the store, through merchandise selection, and completion of purchases.
Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation, and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on the best solutions.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend the best products and services.
Convenience Store Manager
Eastern Petroleum Corporation
Laurel, Maryland
09.1999 - 10.2002
Supervised worker activities to consistently complete opening, closing and daily procedures.
Monitored employee productivity and suggested improvements for better productivity and service delivery.
Oversaw food and beverage operations in line with health code standards and good practices for consumer safety.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Assigned work and monitored performance of personnel.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Sociology / Psychology
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, MD
06-2001
Skills
Safe Equipment Operations
Administrative Support
Cleaning and organization
File Management
Documentation abilities
Project assistance
Customer service expertise
Safety Compliance
Customer relations skills
Supply Replenishment
Customer service understanding
Cash Handling
Sales experience
Scheduling and Coordination
Budgeting and finance
Employee Mentoring
Payment Processing
Customer Support
Recordkeeping expertise
Inventory Restocking
Performance monitoring
Process Improvement
Accomplishments
State wide winner for excellent store conditions and presentation.
Multiple awards for outstanding sales and awarded number one for cross sales over all bank branches.
Honors for excellent customer service and business sales.