Customer service representative with proven ability to excel in both team-oriented and independent roles. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and effective communication, adept at managing fast-paced environments and resolving customer issues. Experienced in building and maintaining professional relationships, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Koi of Puyallup Valley
Puyallup, W
02.2020 - Current
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Field Manager
Bowen Farms
Puyallup, WA
01.2000 - Current
Served as Field Manager for last 18 months, overseeing daily farm operations.
Conducted interviews and hired staff, managing scheduling and timecard accuracy for picking crews.
Operated farm equipment effectively to ensure efficient workflow.
Drove delivery of farm orders, maintaining timely service to clients.
Coordinated vendor and in-house training programs for new hires.
Assigned tasks to crew members based on individual skills, ensuring optimal job fit.
Scheduled vehicle routes and organized meetings between employees and clients.
Prepared work assignments and equipped field team with necessary materials while facilitating client relations.
Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
Sewer, Gluer, Die Cutter Operator
Harvey’s Skin Diving Supply
Kent, WA
01.2005 - 04.2019
Sewing to include mountain boots, putting zippers in wet suits, boots, and vests
Preps wet and dry suits with knee pads and decals
Glues wet/dry suits, Operates hand rotary knife cutting equipment and cuts out parts with large swing arm die cutter or press
Shipping and receiving duties.
Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during shifts.
Used razor blades to carefully remove stitching to prepare garments for hemming and alterations.
Assessed sewing equipment, performing minor repairs to keep machines fully operational.
Obtained customer measurements to alter clothing.
Owner Operator
Spot on barbeque
Puyallup, W
05.2011 - 01.2018
Checked supplies needed for next day's operation and placed orders accordingly.
Developed menus based on customer feedback or current trends in BBQ cuisine.
Organized and stored all ingredients, equipment and tools as required.
Set up the service station before opening time by arranging utensils, condiments, plates.
Ensured that all food served was prepared safely and hygienically.
Monitored temperatures of grills to ensure proper cooking times were met.
Operated a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills and slicers.
Loaner Desk Clerk/Shuttle Driver/Service Porter
Acura of Seattle
Seattle, WA
06.2000 - 07.2003
Worked service desk for new and existing customers to include customer service to include check in/out owner vehicles to be serviced, dispensed loaner cars, shuttled customers
Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
Washed, vacuumed, and/or prepped vehicles for service/repair High volume telephone experience
Fast paced environment working with varied clientele.
Welcomed large volume of guests.
Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.