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Danielle Calhoun

Noble Transportation
Des Plaines,IL
40
years of professional experience

Adaptable and customer-centric professional with a diverse background in operations and client relations. Known for strong multitasking abilities and effective use of CRM systems, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction ratings.

Work History

Professional Driver

1 Year 2 Months
Noble Transportation | 06.2025 - Current
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with safety standards.
  • Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Navigated diverse routes efficiently, optimizing delivery times and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained detailed logs of hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for accurate reporting.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to confirm schedules and address route changes promptly.

Office Manager/Customer Service Representative

4 Years 1 Month
Branning Collision Centers | 09.2020 - 10.2024
  • Greeted visitors and answered incoming calls, directing inquiries to relevant team members to ensure efficient communication.
  • First and last point of contact with clients.
  • Scheduled appointments, supported long term customer retention through dependable service and professional relationship management.
  • B2B active with several agencies along with A/R daily.
  • Client account support with empathy and compassion.
  • Logistics coordination
  • Vendor relations
  • Operations support for all departments
  • CRM Software
  • Onboarded new hires by preparing workstations, company accesses and initial paperwork before their start dates.
  • Organized seasonal competitions and charities with all departments and kept up company morale.

Head Cake Decorator/Store Manager

31 Years 8 Months
Freedman's Bakery | 09.1986 - 05.2018
  • Developed innovative decorating techniques, improving product offerings and attracting new clientele.
  • Led design and execution of custom cake orders, ensuring high-quality presentation and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with bakery team to streamline production processes, increasing overall efficiency in cake decoration.
  • Mentored junior decorators, enhancing skills and promoting adherence to baking standards.
  • Evaluated customer feedback to refine decorating styles and flavors, aligning offerings with market trends.
  • Implemented inventory management practices for decorating supplies, minimizing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Innovated new cake decorating trends using various techniques, attracting clientele seeking unique custom designs.

Education

Culinary Arts & ServSafe - Culinary Arts

Monmouth & Ocean Food Bank | Neptune, NJ | 04-2005

Graduated Valevictorian with a 98%

Skills

CRM Software
Data entry
Call Center Systems
Email Management
Time management
Customer relationship management
Time management
Adaptability
4.8 Google Rating

Timeline

Professional Driver

Noble Transportation
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Office Manager/Customer Service Representative

Branning Collision Centers
09.2020 - 10.2024Read More

Head Cake Decorator/Store Manager

Freedman's Bakery
09.1986 - 05.2018Read More

Monmouth & Ocean Food Bank

Culinary Arts & ServSafe from Culinary Arts
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Danielle Calhoun