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Colette Strauss

Buffalo

Summary

Experienced with maintaining safe and nurturing environment for children. Utilizes creativity and patience to engage children in educational and fun activities. Track record of effective communication with parents to ensure satisfaction and trust. Inventory management professional with extensive experience in optimizing stock levels and streamlining warehouse operations. Proven track record of enhancing accuracy and reducing waste through effective inventory control techniques. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitting

Multiple
01.2018 - Current
  • Fed and entertained children for long periods of time
  • Helped children with school work and crafts
  • Adapted to various family dynamics and preferences, ensuring a seamless babysitting experience tailored to each individual household''s needs.
  • Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in long-term relationships and repeat babysitting opportunities.

Inventory Specialist

Zenner and Ritter
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Inventorying parts in the warehouse and ordering parts from supply house if needed
  • Ordering parts for specific jobs and ensuring the parts arrive when needed
  • Ensuring technician have proper supplies on their trucks
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Assisted in implementing a new inventory management system, resulting in more accurate record-keeping and reduced errors.

HVAC Technician

Zenner and Ritter
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Performed diagnostics on heating and cooling equipment
  • Provided field training to new hvac apprentices
  • Effectively used manufacturers websites for finding equipment literature
  • Recommended appropriate upgrades to clients'' existing systems, resulting in increased energy efficiency and cost savings.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, leading to repeat business opportunities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and professional service for all HVAC-related issues.

Supervisor

Tim Hortons
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Close down store at the end of the night
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Team Member

Tim Hortons
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked alongside fellow team members to serve customers in a timely fashion
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Amherst Central High School
Amherst, New York
06.2021

Erie 1 Boces Harkness Center
Cheektowaga, New York
06.2021

Skills

  • Professional Babysitting
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Inventory control
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • System troubleshooting
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving

References

  • Andrea Chotkowski, Former Coworker, 716-913-8178
  • Robert Birkman, Former Manager, 716-909-8184

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Zenner and Ritter
03.2024 - 11.2024

HVAC Technician

Zenner and Ritter
09.2022 - 03.2024

Supervisor

Tim Hortons
08.2021 - 05.2022

Team Member

Tim Hortons
02.2021 - 08.2021

Babysitting

Multiple
01.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Amherst Central High School

Erie 1 Boces Harkness Center
Colette Strauss