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ERIKA Broekhuis

Sheldon,IA

Summary

I have been in the Iowa National Guard for eight years. Through the Army I have learned some great skills and how to manage them in complicated environments. Some of these skills are excellent communication and time management. I handle tasks with accuracy and efficiency. I also have been in the customer service world, being an esthetician I have learned so many things based on my people skills and how to make them feel and look great! I Working at Sheldon Vision Care I've learned a lot of new skill sets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Family Solutions Services
Orange City, IA
01.2024 - Current
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

Dispatcher/ Administration/ Transportation

Army National Guard
Sheldon, IA
12.2015 - Current
  • Drove routes to pick up and deliver loads, minimized safety issues, and maintained drivers' records for soldiers.

• Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper reporting of any incidents or concerns

• Used trailers safely, coupling and uncoupling connections with consistency and skill

• Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of

loads, safe routes, and required break periods

• Kept vehicle in good working order with regular maintenance and basic repairs.

Dispatching vehicles

  • Maintaining drivers records for soldiers

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Sanford Hospital
Sheldon, IA
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, lobbies, hallways, breakrooms, and other public areas while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Optometrist Technician

Sheldon Vision Care
Sheldon, IA
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with visual field testing and patient engagement, maintained smooth patient flow, and ordered contact lenses.

Esthetician

Bliss Salon and Spa
Sheldon, IA
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided skincare services, educated clients on skincare, and managed appointments and payments.

Esthetician

Indulge Salon and Tanning
Mankato, MN
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Performed skincare services, educated clients, and managed salon operations.

Direct Care Staff

Hope Haven
Orange City, IA
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living tasks and developed individual education plans.

Education

COSMETOLOGY IN ESTHETICIAN -

Nova academy of cosmetology
Mankato, MN
01.2019

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MOC-Floyd Valley High School
Orange City, IA
01.2017

Skills

  • Organization
  • Detail oriented
  • Enjoy working as a group
  • Transportation
  • Active Listening
  • Written communication
  • Customer relations
  • Leadership skills
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Basic Math
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Data Management
  • Computer skills
  • Working collaboratively
  • Teambuilding
  • Relationship building
  • PPE use
  • Physician assistance
  • Contact lens evaluation
  • Anatomy expertise

Timeline

Receptionist

Family Solutions Services
01.2024 - Current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Sanford Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024

Optometrist Technician

Sheldon Vision Care
05.2021 - 04.2023

Esthetician

Bliss Salon and Spa
11.2020 - 04.2021

Esthetician

Indulge Salon and Tanning
11.2019 - 11.2020

Direct Care Staff

Hope Haven
01.2018 - 05.2018

Dispatcher/ Administration/ Transportation

Army National Guard
12.2015 - Current

COSMETOLOGY IN ESTHETICIAN -

Nova academy of cosmetology

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

MOC-Floyd Valley High School
ERIKA Broekhuis