KAREN HANSON
Salem,OR
Summary
Experienced professional in warehouse and office management, skilled in order processing and customer communication. Successfully managed daily operations, leveraging problem-solving abilities to uphold service standards and coordinate efficient deliveries.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE MANAGER
CRYSTALITE INC
Salem, Oregon
05.1993 - 03.2023
Back in 1993 I was approached by a skylight manufacturer in Everett,WA, asking me if I was interested in opening a distribution center for their product here in Salem, OR. After a brief negotiation I was the newest employee of CrystaLite Inc. We rented me a warehouse with an office space and I got busy getting things up and running. I had a full time warehouse worker, a full time delivery driver and one outside sales rep that kept me on my toes most of the time. Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow, answering calls, processing orders, and updating inventory records. Updated inventory records records and coordinated timely product deliveries. Communicated potential delivery delays to customers to uphold customer service standards. It wasn't always a pleasant conversation but somebody's got to do it. I
Education
GED -
REX PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
MILWAUKIE, OREGON12-1973
Skills
- CHIEF COOK AND BOTTLE WASHER
- INSIDE SALES
- ORDER PROCESSING
- KNOWLEDGE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT USE
- CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION
- SCHEDULE DELIVERIES
- SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
- PURCHASING
- KNOWLEDGE OF OFFICE, EXCEL, AND OUTLOOK PROGRAMS
- OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- LEADERSHIP
- PROBLEM SOLVING
Timeline
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE MANAGER
CRYSTALITE INC
05.1993 - 03.2023
GED -
REX PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
WAGES/HOURS
PREFERRED WAGES - $18 - $20 PER HOUR
PREFERRED HOURS WORKED - I would prefer to work part time, but I am willing to work more hours per week if necessary