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Carmen Jarman

Lincoln University,PA

Summary

* Goal-oriented Service Representative equipped with strong customer relations and inventory management skills. Flexes with changing demands and unique customers' needs to deliver customized solutions and maximize company profit.

* Knowledgeable and dedicated customer service professional with extensive experience. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with clients. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.

* Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.

* Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

* Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

* Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position working with people of all walks of life. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fundraising Coordinator

Raices Cyber Org
04.2020 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated fundraising events.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.
  • Researched and identified potential donors.
  • Oversaw in-house solicitation mailings and other fundraising initiatives by developing and routing materials, generating mailing lists, executing mail merges and managing collation and sends.
  • Worked with marketing team on development and delivery of creative campaigns to support fundraising activities.
  • Conducted prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to identify funding objectives and devise workable development plans.
  • Researched grant opportunities which corresponded with organizational mission and objectives, coordinating preparation and submission of applications.
  • Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
  • Maintained accurate financial records to stay compliant with regulations and enable tracking of funds.
  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.

Assistant Director

Digital Youth Experience
07.2011 - 04.2013
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Led team of 5 professionals in special projects and daily operations.
  • Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
  • Communicated all capacity, sourcing and technology gaps with upper management.

Teacher - Pre-K

Little Bears & Sunflowers
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Administrative Assistant

Williams Law Firm
03.2003 - 10.2007
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Drafted correspondence and other documents for lawyers and department heads in company's voice.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Assistant Front End Manager

Food Lion
05.1997 - 09.1999
  • Monitored cash drawers in checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Confirmed continual compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding store operations.
  • Utilized store analytics to identify areas of improvement in customer experiences.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Wor Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD
05.1995

Skills

  • Customer Loyalty
  • Business Communications
  • Team Member Development
  • Public Education
  • Creative Solutions
  • Superior Interpersonal Skills
  • Safety Protocols
  • Community Advocacy
  • Coordinating Events
  • Complex Negotiations
  • Service Delivery
  • Fund Collection
  • Service Requests
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Situations
  • Charitable Donations
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Customer Interaction
  • Safety Measures
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Special Requests
  • Outreach Strategies
  • Customer Support
  • Communicating with Businesses
  • Event Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Graphic Design
  • Active Listening
  • Community Events
  • Fundraising Coordination
  • Media Contact
  • Press Releases
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Creating Presentations and Proposals

Accomplishments

  • Moved up quickly with every job I have had by being a fast learner and dedicated to my job.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 9 in the development of a cyber security curriculum for school aged children (included anti-cyber bullying, etc)
  • Designed a more efficient Excel template to track and manage office personnel calendars and daily meetings.
  • Managed inventory and office budgeting for supplies for busy office of 17 employees.
  • Scheduling - Organized schedules for staff
  • Technology Proficient - Developed a strong knowledge of hardware and software while keeping abreast of new applications that increased efficiency and productivity for management and clients.
  • Training - Responsible for training all new staff
  • Successfully resolved customer issues on a daily basis
  • Data Entry - Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and scheduling database.
  • Inventory Management - Managed inventory and office budgeting for supplies for busy office/businesses
  • Recognized by customers needs for expedient and effective service.
  • Responded to over 50 customer inquiries each day.

Certification

  • Certified Early Childhood Education I & II, completed at Wor-Wic Community College - 2009
  • Certified Skywarn Spotter, National Weather Service - 2014 - present

Additional Information

My job history is short, but please do NOT let that fool you. I have raised 8 amazing kids (2 with autism), worked on school boards, coached soccer, volunteered for numerous organizations doing everything from social media to fundraising to being a director. Prior to getting married, I was the youngest person (at the time...age 18) to become a full-time store manager for BP Oil (gas station/convenience store)...I even made the cover of their corporate magazine. I worked there from age 15 until I got married at age 21. Years later, I went back to work in Ocean City, MD as an Administrative Assistant to the hotel General Manager (Coconut Malorie & Fager's Island) and worked there for almost 3 years. I did all the clerical work, worked the front desk doing reservations, worked with hotel staff...I LOVED that job, but another baby and I decided to stay at home for good. Now, my children are grown, for the most part (youngest is 15) so I am ready to find, not just a job, but something I can do until I'm too old to do it anymore! I am currently the Fundraising Coordinator for Raices Cyber Org (my husband's non-profit) but I have enough staff that I only have to dedicate a couple hours per week to that position (and it helps, I do it from home) so now it's time to find a career for myself. I have always been told I am amazing with people. I have a ton of empathy, patience and I have been told I am excellent at de-escalating situations (especially disgruntled customers). Everything I do, I do with passion! I am a very fast learner, I am very flexible and can handle just about anything that comes my way. I am hoping a company will see past my short work history and see ME and what I am capable of being NOW! Thank you for your consideration.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Fundraising Coordinator

Raices Cyber Org
04.2020 - Current

Assistant Director

Digital Youth Experience
07.2011 - 04.2013

Teacher - Pre-K

Little Bears & Sunflowers
08.2009 - 06.2012

Administrative Assistant

Williams Law Firm
03.2003 - 10.2007

Assistant Front End Manager

Food Lion
05.1997 - 09.1999

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Wor Wic Community College
Carmen Jarman