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BRIDGET BEAN

Highland Park,IL

Summary

Goal-oriented and project driven, I thrive on education and connecting with people. I am a hard worker and am always seeking out special projects and ways to improve procedures as well as my performance. I am a conscientious worker and thrive in a positive and nurturing environment.

I have many lasting relationships with the team mates I have worked and volunteered with.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitors Service Specialist - Reception

Bernie's Book Bank
12.2022 - Current
  • As first contact create a quality experience for all volunteers and guests
  • Ensure a smooth registration process for volunteers including help with registering at kiosks for individuals and groups
  • Respond to all public inquiries, vet calls and direct them to appropriate staff member
  • Maintain an up-to-date calendar and set up special volunteer sessions
  • Provide administrative support, assist with special events and projects as needed including flexibility with schedule
  • Sales of branded merchandise
  • Liaison to back of house creating a seamless transition for all volunteers when starting assigned session
  • Comfortable working with external audiences ranging from 50-100 volunteers
  • Maintain the integrity of Bernie's Book Bank mission, culture, brand standards, core values and goals at all times.
  • Opening and closing duties

Personal Assistant

Self Employed
04.2014 - Current
  • Work with client to ensure they are able to stay in home
  • Household, garden and pond upkeep
  • Money and health management
  • Power of Attorney for health (2 clients now deceased)
  • Accompany to medical appointments and social gatherings
  • Enthusiasm and flexibility when accepting new and unusual projects
  • Availability for consulting and light emergency situations

Sailed From Chicago to Key West

Self

Two year sailing adventure, did volunteer work to engage with the community. Events included Ironman Triathlon Races, Beach Clean-ups and more!

School Registrar

Infinity Foundation - Courses For Life
  • Register students at class and assist teachers as needed
  • Data entry for class registrations
  • Run office when Executive Director is out of town
  • Serve on Gala Committee, our main fundraising event

Client Representative - Reception

Berglund Animal Hospital
  • Responsibilities include Patient triage, follow up calls and reporting information to clinicians
  • Records and reports management
  • Assisted in transition during multiple periods of ownership changes
  • Worked kennels on weekends in High School

Volunteer

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret
  • Performance day Stage Manager
  • Coordinate logistics for performers and event planners so our show runs seamlessly

AmeriCorps Program

Florida State Park Service
  • Developed and implemented Interpretive and educational programs for children
  • Habitat restoration including prescribed burns
  • Created virtual mansion tour for ADA viewing using PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Kendall College
Chicago, IL

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL

Library Science

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

Skills

  • Inventory Manager for Archiver's Scrapbook Store

Set up and conducted monthly department inventories

Shipping and receiving daily inventory using company software

Demonstrated techniques during Make & Take events

Taught scrapbooking and card making classes

  • Inventory Manager for West Marine

Received and stocked daily inventory deliveries

Weekly aisle inventory and corrections

Adjust inventory for optimal min/maxes

Successful forecasting resulting in store awards

  • Manufacturers Representative, Chuck Latham Associates

Called on 52 Petco and Petsmart stores in the midwest region

Cataloged missing products and consulted with managers to have items restocked

Conducted educational programs for employees on our product lines

Timeline

Visitors Service Specialist - Reception

Bernie's Book Bank
12.2022 - Current

Personal Assistant

Self Employed
04.2014 - Current

Sailed From Chicago to Key West

Self

School Registrar

Infinity Foundation - Courses For Life

Client Representative - Reception

Berglund Animal Hospital

Volunteer

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret

AmeriCorps Program

Florida State Park Service

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Kendall College

Oakton Community College

Library Science

Dominican University
BRIDGET BEAN