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Blake Howard

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Driven leader experienced at analyzing problems and discovering new efficient processes. Detail oriented individual with strong multi tasking skills. 4+ years of office experience in all faucets of the business.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Coordinator

Lumbermen's Inc.
10.2022 - Current
  • Production scheduler for two different divisions of Lumbermen's
  • Provided direction and guidance to production leads to achieve customer dates
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to give better visibility of upcoming work.
  • Retained my roles and tasks I had as a job coordinator

Job Coordinator

Lumbermen's Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2022
  • Acquired key accounts, multi-family projects, purchase order costing, production scheduling, purchasing, and quality for laminate countertops
  • Maintained my role in quoting and order entry for laminate countertops
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall office efficiency.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Courtesy Team

S.A.F.E. Management
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Specialized in crowd management in proactively and quickly mobilizing to respond to various situations to hopefully eliminate potential issues
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Customer Service Representative

Lumbermen's Inc.
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Specialized in quoting and order entry for laminate countertops
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Major And Business Minor

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • Materials Planning and Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling
  • Analyzing Data
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Operations Coordinator

Lumbermen's Inc.
10.2022 - Current

Job Coordinator

Lumbermen's Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2022

Courtesy Team

S.A.F.E. Management
08.2019 - 12.2020

Customer Service Representative

Lumbermen's Inc.
08.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Major And Business Minor

Calvin College
Blake Howard