Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Lori Lahoz

Lori Lahoz

Biloxi,United States

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

USPS 204B Supervisor

USPS, United States Postal Service
Ocean Springs, MS
06.2023 - Current
  • Supervised carrier activities, evaluated daily workload and made carrier and route assignments based on such information.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.

City Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS S
Ocean Springs, MS
09.2022 - Current
  • Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
  • Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
  • Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
  • Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.
  • Furnished customers with postal information and provided change of address information and other related postal forms.
  • Delivered mail to residences and business establishments determined by specific route with on-time delivery of mail.
  • Sorted mail for delivery, arranging mail in delivery sequence.
  • Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.

City Carrier Assistant

United States Postal Service, USPS
Ocean Springs, MS
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Delivered and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions.
  • Maintained professional and effective public relations with customers and community members.
  • Provided exemplary services to customers by being pleasant and engaging and offering to assist with mail-related concerns.
  • Prepared mail in sequence of delivery for optimal productivity.
  • Adhered to postal regulations and maintained knowledge of commonly used products and procedures.
  • Utilized portable scanners to mark item delivered to residences and businesses, keeping records current and accurate.
  • Gathered mail and packages from mailboxes on foot and by vehicle on designated route.
  • Managed clerical duties within mail office and collaborated with other employees in team-centered environment.

Unemployed

n/a
Biloxi, MS
01.2020 - 06.2020

Lahoz

Relocated from New Mexico in January 2020. Was currently unemployed during this time-frame. I was actively searching for a job. However, due to the Co-vid pandemic played a huge factor in job search.

Executive Administrative Assistant

D.H. Lescombes Winery
Albuquerque, NM
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed director's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Arranged appropriate travel, visas, agendas, necessary contacts and other information for executive travel.
  • · Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority actions.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations used for diverse business needs.
  • Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
  • Created newsletters to share company updates and events.
  • Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
  • Revised and maintained master calendar to coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
  • Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Screened phone calls for executives to instantly identify priority clients and filter out spam calls.
  • Managed and tracked expenses to meet company budget requirements.
  • Conducted research and collected and analyzed data to prepare reports and documents.
  • Entered customer information and updates in database system to track leads, interactions, relationships and propel sales opportunities.
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

D.H. Lescombes Winery
Albuquerque, NM
01.2015 - 08.2018
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
  • Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.

Hourly Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Rio Rancho, NM
02.2004 - 12.2014
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.

Education

High School Diploma -

Redwood High School, Visalia, CA
06.1991

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

College of The Sequoias, Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Mail sorting
  • Insured mail procedures
  • Vehicle inspections
  • GPS use
  • Route planning
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking
  • Problem resolution
  • Data management
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  • Supervision & leadership

Timeline

USPS 204B Supervisor - USPS, United States Postal Service
06.2023 - Current
City Mail Carrier - United States Postal Service, USPS S
09.2022 - Current
City Carrier Assistant - United States Postal Service, USPS
05.2020 - 09.2022
Unemployed - n/a
01.2020 - 06.2020
Executive Administrative Assistant - D.H. Lescombes Winery
08.2018 - 01.2020
Assistant Kitchen Manager - D.H. Lescombes Winery
01.2015 - 08.2018
Hourly Manager - Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
02.2004 - 12.2014
Redwood High School - High School Diploma,
College of The Sequoias - Some College (No Degree), General Studies
Lori Lahoz