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Kerra Kruse

Muscatine,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Coordinator

Musco Sports Lighting
07.2020 - Current
  • Prepare project specific sales documents including specifications, budget estimates, bid proposals, scope of work, purchase agreements, and submittals
  • Manage installation contracts and support contractors and customers during post-sale and installation processes
  • Conduct project reviews and contribute to overall design, pricing and sales strategy
  • Manage complete project workflow process from project creation to installation
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key contractors, specifiers and engineers

Order Management Specialist

The HON Company
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Obtained and verified all customers' names, addresses, shipping instructions and billing information, model numbers, and specifications of product to be purchased prior to entry
  • Responded to requests; identified discrepancies or problems related to customer purchase orders
  • Interfaced with other departments such as production or scheduling to provide answers to customers regarding order status, technical questions, and lead times

Customer Support Specialist

The HON Company
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provide support to team members, brainstorm new ways to improve processes and provide resources for continued team development.
  • Drive consistent high-quality work while being efficient and effective in developing strategies to organize and prioritize workload, track on-going customer requests, and complete timely professional follow-up via phone or email.
  • Build relationships with both internal and external customers by exercising sound independent judgement, helping to develop the Customer Experience brand and advocate to resolve customer concerns.


Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
12.2017

Skills

  • Procurement and Sales
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Project Management
  • Records Organization
  • Proposal Coordination
  • Field Personnel Support

Extracurriculars

  • Musco Activities Committee - Jan 2022 to present
  • Alpha Delta Pi Housing Corporation - Jul 2023 to present
  • Building Supervisor at the Muscatine YMCA - Jul 2020 to present

Timeline

Sales Coordinator

Musco Sports Lighting
07.2020 - Current

Order Management Specialist

The HON Company
05.2019 - 07.2020

Customer Support Specialist

The HON Company
04.2018 - 05.2019

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa
Kerra Kruse