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Kathryn Crandell

Akron

Summary

Dynamic Area Manager with 34 years of progressive experience in inventory management, employee training, and customer service. Proven track record of fostering team development and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective training programs and development.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

WIS International
Akron
04.1991 - Current
  • Progressed from Inventory Associate, Inventory Supervisor, to presently Area Manager.
  • Well-versed in all aspects of conducting inventory counts, ensuring exceptional customer service, and in the training and development of all area employees, both associates, and supervisors.
  • Assists in scheduling and daily office requirements.
  • Assists with the development, training, and retention of employees while maintaining the company's SPIRIT values.

Team Leader

City of Akron
Akron
06.1985 - 03.1991
  • Developed and organized youth programs at city parks. Programs ranged from arts and music to sports and recreation. Planned events such as children's activities to special City events.

Tutor/Teaching Assistant

CWRU
Cleveland
09.1986 - 05.1988
  • Tutor and teaching assistant for mathematics, including calculus and statistics. Evaluated students' projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathmatics/EE Minor

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
05-2018

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Staff scheduling
  • Operational oversight
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Animal shelter volunteer
  • Kids learning to read program/volunteer

Timeline

Area Manager

WIS International
04.1991 - Current

Tutor/Teaching Assistant

CWRU
09.1986 - 05.1988

Team Leader

City of Akron
06.1985 - 03.1991

Bachelor of Science - Mathmatics/EE Minor

Case Western Reserve University