CORAL STROHL
GREENWELL SPRINGS,LA
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Designer & Fabricator
Self-employeed
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Created new, exclusive designs for specialized furnishings, focusing on innovation and function.
- Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
- Reduced material waste during fabrication stages by optimizing cutting patterns.
- Prepared sketches and freehand design for various types of furniture.
- Used scrap wood, textiles and metals to create sample pieces and test materials.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
Accounts Manager/Bookeeper/Machine Repair Technician
Inka's Uniforms
06.1997 - 09.2022
- Resolved complex customer issues, maintaining professionalism and preserving long-term relationships.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Implemented efficient billing procedures to reduce outstanding receivables and improve cash flow.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
- Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Managed time effectively while working on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all required deadlines.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
- Checked conformance of finished pieces with rulers.
- Maintained embroidery machine by threading needles with appropriate thread colors and replacing needles when necessary.
- Positioned hoops on fabric, trimmed unnecessary threats and folded and bagged items to prepare for delivery to customers.
- Troubleshot issues with embroidery machines, minimizing downtime and maximizing production output.
- Trained new team members on embroidery techniques and machine operations, improving overall team efficiency.
- Dealt directly with vendors to address any damaged or incorrect orders.
- Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
- Collaborated with design team to create unique and intricate embroidery patterns for clients.
- Assisted customers with customizing designs to suit their specific needs, leading to high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
- Operated multi-head sewing machines to produce embroidered items according to customer specifications.
- Performed quality assurance duties by reviewing embroidery orders for compliance with customer purchase orders and requests.
- Optimized production efficiency through continuous improvements in processes and procedures related to embroidery operations.
- Organized inventory of thread colors and materials, enabling quick access during project execution.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the production process, ensuring consistent results across all projects.
- Established a system for tracking project progress, helping to meet deadlines consistently and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
St. Leo University
St. Leo, FLNo Degree - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
Christian Life Academy
Baton Rouge, LA05.1999
Skills
- Custom Furniture Design
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Product Testing
- Production methods
- Material Knowledge
- Upholstery Techniques
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
- Usability Testing
- Design process
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CAD Drafting
- MS Office
- Product Design
Timeline
Furniture Designer & Fabricator
Self-employeed
10.2022 - 03.2024
Accounts Manager/Bookeeper/Machine Repair Technician
Inka's Uniforms
06.1997 - 09.2022
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
St. Leo University
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
High School Diploma -
Christian Life Academy