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Catherine Owen

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Dedicated employee with exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to taking on new challenges. Skilled in providing administrative support across various office environments, ensuring organized and efficient operations. Recognized for improving workflow and fostering effective communication within teams.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Account Coordinator

International Paper
Murfreesboro, TN
10.2020 - Current

Develope and maintain customer accounts by accurately entering data into the company's database. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints. Create new customer accounts in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ensure customer satisfaction through timely responses to inquiries, resolving issues and providing helpful information. Perform daily administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing reports and updating databases. Respond to emails from customers regarding their accounts or orders in a professional manner. Collaborate with internal teams such as sales, marketing, finance and operations to ensure efficient customer service delivery. Use excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Customer Service Rep

Georgia Pacific Corp.
Albany, GA
10.2008 - 10.2020

Compute accurate sales price for customers purchase. Prepare and sell a broad range of customized product to individuals and commercial accounts. Manage quality communication, customer support and product representation for each account. Interact with customers to follow-up on shipping statuses and expedite orders. Promptly respond to general inquiries from co-workers, Sales Reps. and customers via phone, e-mail and fax. Guarantee positive customer experience and strive to resolve all customer complaints. Responsible for processing customers order in a timely manner and guarantee high level of customer service. Assist customers in finding alternate items if currently out-of-stock on generic items. Recommend, select and help locate the best item based on customer needs and desires. Regularly seek out opportunities to up sell and add on additional products. Communicate all production needs or issues to appropriate supervisors or scheduler. Process product returns and exchanges.

Buyer

Strategic Equipment
Albany, GA
09.2006 - 10.2008
Worked closely with managers to coordinate and plan purchases for contracted restaurants such as Outback, Chick-Fil-A, Bonefish, Carrabbas, as well as local restaurants and surrounding school systems.  Analyzed sales trends to maximize sales potential especially during special times of the year such as Mother's Day.  Interacted with customers and retail buyers to follow-up on shipping statuses and expedited orders. Communicated all merchandise needs or issues to appropriate supervisors. Processed merchandise returns and exchanges with vendors.

Secretary - Department of Juvenile Justice

State of Georgia
Albany, GA
04.2002 - 09.2006
Supported a team of six Probation Officers with generating and filing of Juvenile caseloads.  Verified that information in the computer system was up-to-date and accurate. Compiled statistical information for special reports for Probation Officers.  Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries. Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.  Entered information into computer databases for each juvenile entering into Probation. Processed and routed incoming mail.  Reviewed files to check for complete and accurate information. Wrote professional business correspondence. Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information. Presented case history material for review and discussion with Probation Officers. Prepared petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents for cases going before Juvenile Court Judge. Assisted Probation Officers with intake assessments with juveniles and drafted community re-entry plans following probation. Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions in preparation for court.

Branch Manager / Outside Sales

Southern Belting & Transmission
Albany, GA
06.1999 - 01.2002
Scheduled and attended at least 15 appointments per week. Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability. Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs. Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner. Collaborated with members of other departments to complete sales transactions. Organized weekly sales reports for the sales department to track product success. Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client. Successfully interacted with customers and retail buyers to expedite orders. Assisted customers with store and product complaints. Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders. Managed cash stock and inventory balances accurately. Assisted customers in finding out-of-stock items.  Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports. Performed heavy bank reconciliations and cash flow statements. Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account statements according to established procedures. Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.

Maintenance Coordinator/Buyer

Georgia Pacific Corp.
Albany, GA
06.1994 - 06.1999
Set up new inventory in MP2 system. Worked closely with managers to plan buys and maintenance of equipment. Performed detailed reviewed of high and low performing products. Researched competitors and sourced new vendors. Maintained diversified product selections. Maintained proper stock levels in Maintenance shop.

Personnel Assistant

Georgia Pacific Corp.
Albany, GA
04.1988 - 06.1994
Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities. Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants. Conducted benefits administration for 200+ benefit-eligible employees. Worked with HR advisors and HR representatives on establishing consistent hiring practices. Supported 200+ employees at all levels, including executive leadership.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Darton College
Albany, GA, USA
12-2007

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA, USA

Skills

  • Benefits administrator
  • Customer relationship management
  • Event management
  • Communication skills
  • Legal compliance
  • Professional ethics
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Notary - State of TN

Timeline

Customer Account Coordinator

International Paper
10.2020 - Current

Customer Service Rep

Georgia Pacific Corp.
10.2008 - 10.2020

Buyer

Strategic Equipment
09.2006 - 10.2008

Secretary - Department of Juvenile Justice

State of Georgia
04.2002 - 09.2006

Branch Manager / Outside Sales

Southern Belting & Transmission
06.1999 - 01.2002

Maintenance Coordinator/Buyer

Georgia Pacific Corp.
06.1994 - 06.1999

Personnel Assistant

Georgia Pacific Corp.
04.1988 - 06.1994

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Darton College

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Georgia Southwestern State University