LESLEY CHINN
Cardiss Collins Branch Distribution Center UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
CHICAGO,IL
16
years of professional experience
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Work History
Mail Handler
5 Years 5 Months- Operated effectively under tight deadlines in fast-paced environment, ensuring timely mail processing.
- Facilitated seamless operation, maintaining and organizing mail before dispatch.
- Utilized automated equipment for faster sorting, reducing manual labor requirements and increasing accuracy rates.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
- Employed automated equipment for efficient sorting, enhancing accuracy in mail handling.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents by strictly following security protocols during handling.
Mail Handler
2 Years- Trained new staff on best practices and operational procedures to enhance team effectiveness.
- Streamlined mail processing operations, reducing sorting errors significantly.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail in accordance with postal regulations.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on sorting machines and resolved envelope jams to ensure smooth operations.
Mail Handler
2 Years 6 Months- Moved mail and packages of varying sizes and weights to ensure timely delivery.
- Ensured workplace safety through proper handling techniques for heavy or oversized packages.
City Carrier Assistant
2 Months- Efficiently managed time and resources to ensure timely completion of route assignments while meeting delivery standards.
- Managed time and resources to complete route assignments on schedule while adhering to delivery standards.
- Minimized service delays during inclement weather by maintaining open communication with supervisors and team members.
- Minimized delays in service during challenging situations like inclement weather, by maintaining open communication with supervisors and team members.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting customers with questions about postage rates, mailing regulations, and package guidelines.
- Collaborated with fellow carriers to cover routes as needed, ensuring consistent service and support.
CCA- City Carrier Assistant
1 Month- Handled sensitive materials, including registered and certified mail, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Navigated diverse weather conditions while carrying out deliveries on foot or via vehicle, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Interacted with customers to address inquiries and provide assistance. with pleasant demeanor and offered to help with mail-related issues.
- Retrieved mail from designated letterboxes along a specific route. from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
Independent Media Consultant
3 Years 5 Months- Enhanced brand awareness by creating innovative print and digital productions for major publications.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflows, improving team efficiency and resource allocation.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Engaged with media and bloggers through various social media platforms to enhance outreach efforts.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Built strong relationships with media representatives, securing widespread coverage and feature stories.
Casual Mail Handler
2 Months- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow Mail Handlers to streamline workflows and improve overall productivity levels.
- Adhered to all relevant federal, state and organizational regulations concerning mail handling procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
Media and Community Relations Specialist
6 Months- Collaborated with internal teams to align community relations efforts with the overall company strategy.
- Coordinated employee volunteerism efforts, fostering a sense of pride and commitment among staff members towards their communities.
- Established long-lasting connections with community leaders and influencers, aiding in the growth of organizational networks.
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Skills
Mail handling
Mail sorting
Mail distribution
Package handling
Distribution services
Sorting techniques
Process optimization
Deadline management
Safety compliance
Team coordination
Affiliations
National Postal Mailhandlers Union Local 306
Custom
- Current member of the National Postal Mailhandlers Union Local 306 Branch. Attended meetings to stay informed on issues that impacts union members.
- Former election coordinator for the Chicago Board of Elections during the 2016 Illinois Gubernatorial general election. Set up polling place to make sure it's voter accessible; helped managed crowds; provided assistance to judges and poll watchers; and made sure that voting equipment operated properly throughout the day.
Timeline
Mail Handler
Cardiss Collins Branch Distribution Center UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
Mail Handler
South Suburban Processing and Distribution Center UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
03.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Mail Handler
Chicago International Military Service Center UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
09.2016 - 03.2019Read More
City Carrier Assistant
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
05.2016 - 07.2016Read More
CCA- City Carrier Assistant
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
11.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Casual Mail Handler
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
11.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Independent Media Consultant
Office of Former Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer
09.2011 - 02.2015Read More
Media and Community Relations Specialist
FRIENDS OF RODERICK T. SAWYER
10.2010 - 04.2011Read More
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
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