Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Karen Bradley

Toms River,NJ

Summary

I am a talented, ambitious and hard working individual with experience in production, leadership & customer service. Furthermore, I am proficient at handling multiple tasks on a daily basis competently and at working well under pressure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Secretary

Toms River Regional Schools
Toms River, NJ
08.2023 - Current
  • Attendance - Monthly report, weekly attendance letters
  • Field Trips - Planning & using trip tracker
  • Student withdrawals
  • Teacher Vouchers
  • Contacting Transportation - busing issues - making sure incoming students have transportation
  • HIB letters
  • NJSLA Testing Prep
  • Genesis
  • Managed Google calendar
  • Answer & direct phone calls
  • Filled in for Administrative Assistants medical leave

Production Manager

Farro's Tees
Toms River, NJ
10.2016 - 03.2023
  • Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Various office duties including answering phones, taking payments, customer relations.

Fine Jewelry Supervisor

Macy's Department Store
Toms River, NJ
02.2011 - 10.2015
  • Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Processed credit card payments and counted back change and currency with 100% accuracy rate.
  • Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
  • Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
  • Built lasting client relationships by organizing and planning sales events.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Worked with security on monthly reports of merchandise quality control.
  • Monthly reports of sending merchandise to operations management
  • customer service

Cosmetologist

Salon V Hair Design
Ridgewood, NJ
05.2001 - 08.2015
  • Scheduled client appointments.
  • Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
  • Met with customers to discuss style preferences and special requirements before treatment.
  • Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
  • Engaged positively with clients to deliver memorable customer experiences that resulted in repeat business.
  • Designed cleaning schedules and organizational systems for treatment and sales areas.
  • Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  • Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email and in person.
  • Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
  • Ordered, displayed and maintained supplies.

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership
  • Highly Organized
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Self Motivated
  • Detail-Oriented

Timeline

Secretary

Toms River Regional Schools
08.2023 - Current

Production Manager

Farro's Tees
10.2016 - 03.2023

Fine Jewelry Supervisor

Macy's Department Store
02.2011 - 10.2015

Cosmetologist

Salon V Hair Design
05.2001 - 08.2015
Karen Bradley