Karen Rainsberger
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Employment with a diversified company that offers new experiences and career avenues where I have an opportunity to learn, grow, and teach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender & Server
Signature Affair Catering Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Food preparation, event setup, and help with services as needed.
- Professional Reference Upon Request
Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
01.2001 - Current
- Customer support/relations.
- Inventory tracking, purchasing.
- Training seminars.
- Hosting events.
- Expense reporting.
- Educated clients on product benefits and application techniques to enhance beauty routines.
- Conducted skin assessments to recommend personalized skincare regimens tailored to individual needs.
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Adelsheim Vineyard
Newberg, OR
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for executive leadership team.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing onboarding processes.
- Streamlined communication among departments, improving collaboration and project outcomes.
- Led initiatives to enhance office procedures, resulting in increased productivity.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to reduce operational costs.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Payroll and Accounts Receivable
- Follow up with submitted permits so the company would stay in compliance/updated.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
Corporate Client Representative
Adelsheim Winery
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events, optimizing resource allocation across departments.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Managed client inquiries and provided tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Oversaw client account management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely follow-ups on orders.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by establishing trust and understanding their unique requirements.
Support Staff
Chico’s
05.2007 - 05.2021
- Visual merchandising.
- Customer support.
- Management support.
- Sales via internal and online tools.
- Inventory tracking via internal tool.
- Cold calls.
- Professional Reference Upon Request
Archer Vineyard
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Customer service.
- Managing the tasting room.
- Scheduling employees.
- Club processing and concerns.
- Inventory tracking, ordering, and delivery.
- Scheduling for labeling, boxes, bags.
- Planning and setting up for large groups.
Special Education Program Assistant
Beaverton School District
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Teaching the core competencies of primary education.
- Administration of medication, including the complications of the side effects that may arise.
- Daily communication with parents.
- State policy reporting with DHS welfare.
- Specialized training in defusing escalated situations.
Parrett Mountain Cellars
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Professional Reference Upon Request
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
PRAXIS
Portland, ORSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Complex Problem-solving
- Payment processing
- Handling difficult customers
- Suggestive selling
- Food running
- Anticipating guest needs
- Safe service compliance
- Courteous
Education: Past & Ongoing
- Food handlers permit.
- OLCC permits.
- Continuing education in Spanish, on the job, and the Duolingo App.
- Working with wine makers for knowledge of grape varietals, soil, and disease.
- Safety Care (restraint holds and de-escalation training).
- Bloodborne Pathogens training, 2021.
- Associate degree, Education via Para Pro, Oregon.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Adelsheim Vineyard
08.2022 - 02.2026
Corporate Client Representative
Adelsheim Winery
08.2022 - 02.2026
Bartender & Server
Signature Affair Catering Inc
10.2021 - Current
Archer Vineyard
01.2019 - 01.2021
Parrett Mountain Cellars
01.2017 - 01.2019
Support Staff
Chico’s
05.2007 - 05.2021
Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
01.2001 - Current
Special Education Program Assistant
Beaverton School District
01.2001 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
PRAXIS