Positive, upbeat and highly motivated, bringing more than 25 years of customer-facing experience in fast-paced settings. Highly adaptable to addressing diverse customer needs. Proven history of building trust with customers and co-workers to promote satisfaction, resolve concerns and maintain long-term loyalty.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Office Assistant
Providence Bay Fish Company
Wakefield, RI
03.2024 - Current
Accounting and Financial Management.
Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records across multiple entities.
Process accounts payable, issue payments, and ensure timely vendor payments.
Record and reconcile bank transactions, credit card expenses, and intercompany transfers.
Oversee general ledger maintenance, and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Created pro forma invoices for overseas clients.
Assess bills of lading for accurate and relevant information.
Gallery Manager
The Glass Station Studio and Gallery
Wakefield, RI
05.2021 - Current
Track inventory and sales, receive new inventory, price products and oversee public relations and social media campaigns.
In charge of wholesale accounts: receiving new products, shipping our inventory to galleries across the US and managing payments through Quickbooks.
Set gallery priorities, lead team to reach or exceed sales targets and drove special growth initiatives.
Boost revenue streams by devising and implementing new market strategies and consistently exceed sales targets during both prime seasons and off-seasons.
Delegating work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffuse tense situations.
Provide leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Develop and mentor team members to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to established service models.
Head Bartender
Mews Tavern
Wakefield, RI
02.2001 - 05.2021
Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports for management.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication, and dealing with intoxicated guests.
Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Real Estate Agent
Key Real Estate Team
Wakefield, RI
01.2020 - 01.2021
Planned and coordinated open house events to move properties.
Compared properties with similar, recently sold properties in neighboring areas to determine comparative market price.
Applied various methods to build client base, including networking, email and social media.
Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
Research Assistant
Ocean Technology Foundation
Groton, CT
04.2002 - 12.2004
Implemented quality control measures for research methodologies.
Recording data precisely and managed source documentation.
Interacted and connected with diverse range of participants, both in person and by telephone.
Summarized research data into tables, graphs and narratives.
Customer Service Associate
Granite State Whale Watch
Rye Beach, NH
06.1997 - 09.2000
Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
Addressed inquiries, resolved customer issues and managed customer relations.
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Office Assistant
New England Signal Systems, INC
Northwood, NH
06.1990 - 08.1996
Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2000
Skills
Multitasking and Prioritization
Understanding Customer Needs
Documentation and Reporting
Team Building
Team Leadership
Verbal and Written Communication
Complex Problem Solving
Computer Skills
MS Office Proficiency
Quickbooks
Payroll Software
Cash Out and Tip Out Recording
Data Entry and Maintenance
Professional and Courteous
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Scheduling and Coordinating
Hiring and Training
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Resolution
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Work Planning and Prioritization
Technical Proficiency
Goal Setting
Project Planning
Strategic Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Time Management
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
Youth Soccer Volunteer Coach 2018-2020
Girl Scouts of America Volunteer
Relay For Life Volunteer Coordinator
Timeline
Administrative Office Assistant
Providence Bay Fish Company
03.2024 - Current
Gallery Manager
The Glass Station Studio and Gallery
05.2021 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Key Real Estate Team
01.2020 - 01.2021
Research Assistant
Ocean Technology Foundation
04.2002 - 12.2004
Head Bartender
Mews Tavern
02.2001 - 05.2021
Customer Service Associate
Granite State Whale Watch
06.1997 - 09.2000
Office Assistant
New England Signal Systems, INC
06.1990 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
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