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Christopher Barillas

Clear Lake,Iowa

Summary

UPS Supervisor with many years of cross training in HR, Customer Service, Operations and Business Development. I'm skilled in training and mentoring, successfully enhanced employee retention through a positive work environment. Proven ability in staff management and customer service, resolving complex issues while fostering communication. Achieved significant improvements in team performance and operational efficiency during peak hiring seasons.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired - Supervisor HR

UPS
10.2000 - 12.2024
  • UPS HR - Talent Acquisition. Oversaw daily hiring needs for multiple UPS operations throughout central Iowa. Interviewed and processed new hires. Safety training was a large part of my assignment. This was a seasonal assignment after I retired. UPS had ongoing seasonal need to hire for operations for their busy peak season.

Supervisor Business Developement

UPS
03.1993 - 03.2019

Worked with UPS shippers to help grow their business with the right mix of UPS services and technologies. Several years of site visits to the great number of customers who are large volume users of UPS.

Customer Service Call Center Supervisor

UPS
02.1990 - 03.1992
  • Managed escalations effectively, resolving complex issues quickly while maintaining high levels of professionalism and empathy towards customers.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to team members, leading to improved communication skills and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Increased employee retention by creating a positive work environment focused on open communication, personal growth opportunities, and recognition of achievements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-1987

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Retired - Supervisor HR

UPS
10.2000 - 12.2024

Supervisor Business Developement

UPS
03.1993 - 03.2019

Customer Service Call Center Supervisor

UPS
02.1990 - 03.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Iowa