Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Community Involvement
Timeline
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Kelly Gustafson

DeKalb,IL

Summary

Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Officer

Northern Illinois University
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Researched and processed returned checks, and reversed the original entries through processing adjusting journals.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and processed vendor checks for payment, ensuring that they were mailed to the appropriate vendors

Additional duties include:

  • Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.

Small Business Owner

Untethered Inspirations
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.

Project Search Skills Trainer/Special Education Teacher Assistant

Project SEARCH Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Trained interns in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Taught interns correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Set positive example for interns by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Studied interns during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.

Virtual Customer Service Representative

Exact Science
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Assistant Project Manager

Northern Contracting
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
  • Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Real Estate Assistant

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Prepared and maintained accurate property listings, sales contracts and closing documents.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Performed market research and evaluated competitive property analysis to define competitive listing and sale prices.
  • Assisted clients in home staging and overall preparation for real estate sales.process
  • Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.

Pharmacy Technician, Previously Salesclerk

CVS Pharmacy
10.2004 - 08.2010
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.

Assistant Store Manager

Frank's Nursery And Crafts
10.1999 - 12.2004
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.

Education

Associate of Science - Health Informatics

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
06.2018

Skills

  • Invoicing
  • Budget Review
  • Payroll Management
  • AP and AR Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Data Entry
  • PeopleSoft
  • Departmental Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Sensitive Information Handling
  • Mail Handling

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of over 50 staff members.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Social Media Advertising Certification
  • Social Media Management Certification
  • ISocial Media Marketing Certification
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC), AMCA
  • Licensed Amateur Radio Operator, FCC - WX9PDS

Community Involvement

  • Advanced Storm Spotter, National Weather Service, 2010 – Present
  • Kishwaukee Amateur Radio Club, 2021 – Present
  • Parade Marshal, Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade, 2022, 2023
  • Command Center Net Control Station, Chicagoland Tour de Cure American Diabetes Association, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
  • Intake Volunteer – Emergency Donation Center, The Salvation Army, 2017
  • Organized and implemented the Naplate and Ottawa, Illinois EF-3 Tornado Relief Drive, 2017
  • Organized and implemented the Washington, Illinois EF-4 Tornado Relief Drive, 2013

Timeline

Accounting Officer

Northern Illinois University
05.2023 - 12.2023

Project Search Skills Trainer/Special Education Teacher Assistant

Project SEARCH Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee
06.2021 - 11.2021

Small Business Owner

Untethered Inspirations
01.2021 - 06.2023

Assistant Project Manager

Northern Contracting
05.2020 - 07.2020

Virtual Customer Service Representative

Exact Science
04.2020 - 02.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
06.2016 - 12.2016

Real Estate Assistant

Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
01.2011 - 06.2016

Pharmacy Technician, Previously Salesclerk

CVS Pharmacy
10.2004 - 08.2010

Assistant Store Manager

Frank's Nursery And Crafts
10.1999 - 12.2004

Associate of Science - Health Informatics

Purdue University
Kelly Gustafson