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Jody Welz

Summary

Hardworking, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Recording Secretary

West Seneca Historical Preservation Commission
West Seneca, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date records of committee memberships, attendance, and term limits for organizational compliance.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of meeting proceedings by taking detailed minutes during discussions and votes.
  • Facilitated communication between members by promptly circulating approved minutes and relevant materials postmeetings.
  • Ensured institutional memory by maintaining a comprehensive archive of board and committee materials, including minutes, reports, and presentations.
  • Improved information accessibility through the creation of a centralized database for all meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, presentations, and reports.
  • Enhanced meeting efficiency by organizing and distributing agendas and supporting documents prior to sessions.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.
  • Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.

2nd Deputy Town Clerk|Sr. Clerk Typist

West Seneca Clerk's Office
West Seneca, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing resident inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Resolved resident complaints professionally, leading to improved resident relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced taxpayer experience with timely and professional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Worked a flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet office needs during tax collection.
  • Processed payments of cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Proactively addressed long lines by opening an additional tax collection window when necessary, enhancing resident experience.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Streamlined permit application processes for improved resident satisfaction and faster approval times.
  • Performed routine data entry or document management.
  • Issued various permits and licenses such as marriage, hunting or dog licenses and collected appropriate fees.
  • Typed and edited minutes of meetings.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while managing vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates.
  • Issued marriage and death certificates
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
  • Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.

Sub-Registrar of Vital Statistics December 2022 - Present

Stay at Home Mom

Self
West Seneca, NY
05.2004 - 08.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Nurse's Aide

Geneva General Hospital
Geneva, NY
02.2002 - 12.2003
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Cared for patients and delivered high-quality support to meet their needs.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Bank Teller

First National Bank Of Geneva
Geneva, NY
09.2001 - 01.2002
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Collections Representative

Account Solutions Group
Amherst, NY
05.2001 - 09.2001
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Resolved challenging situations with friendly but firm strategies.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Maintained accurate records of all collection activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Used skip tracing and other techniques to locate debtors.

Customer Service Representative

Wegmans
Cheektowaga, NY
11.2000 - 05.2001
  • Enhanced store organization by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining inventory control.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Organized merchandise on floor, priced items with scan gun and switched price tickets according to promotional sales and sale expiration dates.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by assisting shoppers in locating desired products quickly.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.

Head Cashier

Walgreens
Depew, NY
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment for customers.
  • Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly resolving issues and fostering positive relationships with patrons.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Ensured accuracy in cash handling, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining balanced registers.
  • Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.

Customer Service Representative

Linens And Things
Cheektowaga, NY
06.1999 - 08.2000
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate records through proper ordering, tracking and auditing procedures.
  • Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Cashier

Wegmans
Cheektowaga, NY
08.1996 - 06.1999
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Newspaper Carrier

The Buffalo News
Cheektowaga, NY
08.1993 - 08.1996
  • Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery.
  • Delivered newspapers and flyers to about 150 homes daily.
  • Maintained punctual delivery times for consistent customer service experience.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting routes according to changes in customer preferences or residential locations.
  • Handled distribution-related tasks such as sorting, bundling, and labeling newspapers accurately for efficient delivery.
  • Improved route efficiency with careful planning and route optimization techniques.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by delivering newspapers in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Collected payments from customers for subscriptions and delivery fees.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Seneca Christian School
West Seneca, NY

Skills

  • Strong Listening Skills
  • Fast Typing Speed
  • Verbal Communication
  • Organizational abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Money Handling
  • Document Management
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Payment Collection

Timeline

Recording Secretary

West Seneca Historical Preservation Commission
01.2024 - Current

2nd Deputy Town Clerk|Sr. Clerk Typist

West Seneca Clerk's Office
08.2022 - Current

Stay at Home Mom

Self
05.2004 - 08.2022

Nurse's Aide

Geneva General Hospital
02.2002 - 12.2003

Bank Teller

First National Bank Of Geneva
09.2001 - 01.2002

Collections Representative

Account Solutions Group
05.2001 - 09.2001

Customer Service Representative

Wegmans
11.2000 - 05.2001

Head Cashier

Walgreens
08.2000 - 05.2001

Customer Service Representative

Linens And Things
06.1999 - 08.2000

Cashier

Wegmans
08.1996 - 06.1999

Newspaper Carrier

The Buffalo News
08.1993 - 08.1996

High School Diploma -

West Seneca Christian School
Jody Welz