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Kayla Zelenski

Garden City,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic and customer-focused hospitality professional with over 8 years of experience in office administration, production scheduling and delivering exceptional guest service in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Skilled in building rapport with diverse clientele, handling high-pressure situations with professionalism. Adept at multitasking, maintaining accuracy, and time management. Committed to providing memorable customer experiences while supporting team success and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Penske Logistics

Logistics Load Planner/Supply Chain -Remote
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Confirmed carrier receipt of load tenders on a daily basis using email and TMS.
  • Addressed daily email volume of 45-50+ consistently. Exercising 5+ years of customer service and relationship building.
  • Ensured all appointments were scheduled to align with delivery requirements.
  • Coordinated frequently with external customers like carriers and client transportation groups to align expectations.
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities that improves financial performance and service levels, enhancing value proposition for internal and external customers
  • Act as first level point of contact for customer inquiries - Inbound and outbound
  • Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
  • Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
  • Other projects as assigned by the manager
  • Delivered accurate and efficient results while working remotely. Skilled in utilizing Teams application within an office environment.

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Server/Bartender
07.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

• Provided outstanding customer service in dual roles as server and bartender in a high-volume casual dining environment.

• Took and delivered accurate food and drink orders while ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience.

• Crafted a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining compliance with responsible alcohol service standards.

• Maintained in-depth menu knowledge to make recommendations, upsell items, and handle customer questions or concerns.

• Collaborated with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient order flow and timely delivery.

• Handled cash, credit card transactions, and balanced registers with precision and integrity.

• Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Trained new team members, supporting a culture of hospitality and teamwork.

Acorn Industries

Production/Operations Coordinator -Hybrid
08.2016 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Coordinated departmental interactions to meet customer demands efficiently.
  • Supervised goods inventory management.
  • Facilitated client interactions for the production team to identify and resolve inefficiencies. Exercising expert level customer service.
  • Managed various administrative functions in an office setting.
  • More than five years dedicated to customer support and relationship development.
  • Implemented protocols to guarantee consistent product quality.
  • Collaborated with clients and team members to define project requirements.
  • Encouraged creativity and delegated tasks effectively to boost morale.
  • Contributed to building the organizational database.
  • Collected, Assessed, organized and documented data within the database.
  • Devised methods to sustain facility efficiency while addressing unproductive elements.
  • Guaranteed comprehension and adherence to CGMP in daily logs.

Acorn Industries

Lead Production/Admin Assistant-Hybrid
06.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Streamlined office operations, implementing digital file management systems to reduce paper use and increase efficiency.

Education

GED
06.2007

Skills

  • Customer Relations/High level Customer Service and Client Engagement
  • Data entry/analysis
  • Production Management
  • Transportation planning
  • Team collaboration & Cross Department Coordination
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving Under Pressure
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operation and Transaction Processing
  • Beverage Preparation & Responsible Alcohol Service

Timeline

Logistics Load Planner/Supply Chain -Remote

Penske Logistics
03.2023 - Current

Server/Bartender

Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2021 - 05.2023

Production/Operations Coordinator -Hybrid

Acorn Industries
08.2016 - 06.2021

Lead Production/Admin Assistant-Hybrid

Acorn Industries
06.2014 - 08.2016

GED
Kayla Zelenski