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Brandy Talada

Karnak,IL

Summary

Dedicated mail carrier with USPS, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and safety awareness. Expert in parcel delivery and package handling, consistently achieving timely deliveries while adapting to weather conditions. Fostered community trust by maintaining high standards of professionalism and effectively addressing customer inquiries.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Mailcarrier

USPS
05.2007 - 12.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
  • Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
  • Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
  • Participated in ongoing USPS training programs to stay current on postal service procedures, regulations, and best practices for efficient mail delivery.
  • Collaborated with fellow carriers for seamless coverage during vacations, illnesses, or other absences to ensure uninterrupted mail delivery service.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
  • Assisted in reducing lost or misdelivered mail through diligent attention to detail when handling packages and letters.
  • Helped maintain a clean work environment in the post office facility by participating in regular cleaning tasks as needed.
  • Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
  • Upheld the integrity of sensitive materials by properly handling confidential documents, registered mail, and certified packages according to USPS regulations.
  • Utilized advanced knowledge of local streets, neighborhoods, routes for optimal navigation while minimizing delays in delivery timeframes.
  • Kept an organized vehicle workspace, ensuring quick access to necessary tools and materials for successful deliveries.
  • Displayed professionalism when interacting with customers at their homes or businesses while delivering their mail promptly and courteously every day.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
  • Proactively communicated route changes or potential delays due to construction or road closures with supervisors for alternative planning purposes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate mail delivery to both residential and commercial addresses.
  • Maintained a high level of safety by adhering to traffic laws, utilizing defensive driving techniques, and navigating various weather conditions.
  • Ensured the security of mailboxes by diligently locking them after deliveries to protect customers'' personal information and prevent theft.
  • Completed large-volume seasonal deliveries such as tax documents, holiday packages and election materials on time to meet strict deadlines.
  • Kept mail delivery records to track delivered and undelivered items and identify delivery issues.
  • Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
  • Reduced the number of customer complaints regarding undelivered or damaged packages through careful handling practices during transportation from the post office to recipient addresses.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Streamlined mail carrier operations by effectively using handheld scanners to track package status and confirm deliveries.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Contributed to increased postal revenue by promoting and selling USPS products and services during daily deliveries.
  • Increased community trust by providing consistent and accurate mail delivery services.
  • Ensured timely delivery of mail to residential and commercial addresses, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered positive relationships with community members, serving as reliable point of contact for postal inquiries.
  • Enhanced safety of mail items by implementing secure handling and delivery practices.
  • Identified and reported potential security risks during mail delivery, contributing to community safety.
  • Reduced incidence of lost or damaged mail by implementing careful handling procedures.
  • Utilized technology tools for route planning and tracking, enhancing delivery reliability.
  • Supported postal service during peak periods by working extended hours, ensuring all mail was delivered on time.
  • Collaborated with other postal workers to share insights on improving mail delivery services.
  • Adapted to varying weather conditions to ensure uninterrupted mail service.
  • Improved route efficiency by optimizing delivery paths, reducing overall time spent on deliveries.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism, enhancing public image of postal service.
  • Altered routes to accommodate changing conditions or road closures in delivery areas.
  • Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.

Education

No Degree - Business

Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Parcel delivery
  • Weather tolerance
  • Package handling

Timeline

Mailcarrier

USPS
05.2007 - 12.2024

No Degree - Business

Kaskaskia College