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Karen Brado-Allen

Mifflinburg Lumber and Building Supplies
Mifflinburg,PA
23
years of professional experience

I thrive on meeting new people and building genuine connections. I bring a positive outlook to my work and approach challenges with creativity, curiosity and strong problem solving mindset.

Work History

Customer Service Supervisor

1 Year 9 Months
Mifflinburg Lumber and Building Supplies | 01.2025 - Current
  • Supervised customer service team
  • Resolved customer inquiries, concerns and complaints
  • Trained new staff on company policies, and procedures
  • Acted as Manager on Duty for store
  • Collaborated with management to refine customer service protocols for enhanced workflow efficiency
  • Promoted a positive work environment through constant communication

Receiving Manager

5 Years 3 Months
Lowes | 09.2019 - 12.2024
  • Supervised receiving processes to ensure accuracy in inventory management
  • Trained and mentored staff on safe handling and storage of products
  • Implemented improvements in workflow to enhance efficiency in receiving operations
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in shipments and deliveries

Business Development Manager

4 Years 8 Months
Contrast Communications | 11.2014 - 07.2019
  • Built strong customer relationships with current customers, and develop new customers
  • Worked in Tigerpaw (CRM)to streamline customer interactions and delivery of services
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries
  • Managed a diverse group of customers, and delivered exceptional customer service

Manager of Communications and Engagement

5 Years 6 Months
Bucknell University | 11.2007 - 05.2013

Assistant to the Executive Director

4 Years 1 Month
SUM Child Development | 09.2003 - 10.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 05-1989

Skills

Problem-solving
Time management
Customer service
Multitasking and organization

Timeline

Customer Service Supervisor

Mifflinburg Lumber and Building Supplies
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

Receiving Manager

Lowes
09.2019 - 12.2024Read More

Business Development Manager

Contrast Communications
11.2014 - 07.2019Read More

Manager of Communications and Engagement

Bucknell University
11.2007 - 05.2013Read More

Assistant to the Executive Director

SUM Child Development
09.2003 - 10.2007Read More

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Science from Communications
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Karen Brado-Allen