To obtain a position as a team player in an organization where I can maximize my customer-service, merchandising and creative experience in a challenging environment to achieve the company goals
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Revision Specialist
American Greetings
03.2019 - Current
Coordinate and lead teams of 8 to 20 merchandisers to execute remodels and revisions for new and existing accounts including setting new fixtures and product to new schematic and floor plans while supporting merchandiser on best practices to ensure all project meets contract and company standards
Training new merchandisers how to inventory, display and order product over a territory of 145 retail chains as well as job functions like time entry, clean up and effective time management to fulfill duties and activities by priority and due date.
Teaching merchandisers how to develop strong working relationships with their account management and associates as well as how to partner up and utilize fellow merchandisers for projects like mini remodels and seasonal changeovers.
Supporting new and seasoned merchandisers in areas of need with positivity and patience by focusing training on each merchandisers learning style.
Marriage and Relationship Coach
Private Practice Setting
06.2013 - 04.2021
Helping couples and individuals gain communication, healing and listening skills needed to have more fulfilling and satisfying relationships
Offered custom coaching, classes and group sessions as well as community outreach.
Maintained my coaching certification with 60 hours of annual continued education.
Account Representative
Indaba Systems
02.2011 - 06.2013
Processed over 1000 refunds, complaints, and customer service requests each day for sellers such as Amazon, Ebay, Barnes & Noble.
Provided daily monitoring for marketplace alerts, overall account performance and feedback requests and customer emails.
Barista
Starbucks Coffee
02.2009 - 02.2011
Prepared Starbucks beverages to standard
Followed store policies and procedures for operation flow at each station including front and drive bar registers and front and drive-thru bar.
Lead
Big Al’s
11.2007 - 03.2010
Managed all aspects of all banquettes and events including set-up, serving, billing, and clean up
Assisted clients and guest relations, time management, bar operations, party placement and locations of groups ranging in size from 12 to 500
Monitored service and teamwork and provided support, conflict resolution, team building meetings and training when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Conceptual Interior Design and Marketing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
Degree - General studies
Battle Ground High School
Battle Ground, WA
1992
Skills
Customer Service
Job Coaching
Interpersonal Skills
Conflict Resolution
Communication & Listening Skills
Multitasking
Leadership
Teamwork & Collaboration
Timeline
Training and Revision Specialist
American Greetings
03.2019 - Current
Marriage and Relationship Coach
Private Practice Setting
06.2013 - 04.2021
Account Representative
Indaba Systems
02.2011 - 06.2013
Barista
Starbucks Coffee
02.2009 - 02.2011
Lead
Big Al’s
11.2007 - 03.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Conceptual Interior Design and Marketing