Margaret Kane
Madison,USA
Summary
My working attitude can be summed up pretty well: I like to have a positive outlook whenever possible. I try to treat everyone I meet with respect and kindness, and do my best to communicate when something goes wrong to maintain a good working relationship. I don’t spread gossip; it never ends well. I prefer to do a job to the best of my ability as accurately and efficiently as possible. My personal life is filled with many hobbies and interests. I’ve done various things like travel south to dig for quartz crystals, make different craft projects with many different materials (wood, epoxy resin, stones, wire, etc.), and I enjoy playing computer, board, and card games. I’m very social; almost everything I do in my free time is spent with at least one other person. For the rare days I’m alone, problem-solving puzzles and DIY projects around the house keep me busy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Driver
Alliance Trailer Service Inc
05.2024 - 10.2024
- I lifted upwards of 100 lbs every day, loaded the vehicles with semi trailer parts to deliver to other service shops around south central Wisconsin
- Expedited shipping processes by accurately preparing documentation such as packing slips, bills of lading, and freight manifests for each delivery assignment.
- Loaded materials into vehicle using pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices and installed bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Mitigated damage to inventory by following proper lifting techniques when moving heavy or bulky items throughout the warehouse space.
- On slow days, I arranged and palletized used brake shoe cores in the back warehouse to send them back for credit on shipments of new ones
Sales Representative and Cashier
Northern Tool & Equipment
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Very similar to my position at Harbor Freight with some differences in products, and with some policies, but same duties overall
- This Northern Tool location closed at the end of June, and my last day of work there was July 12th; I stayed longer to help with the closure
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
Business Development Center and Porter
Russ Darrow Mazda
12.2022 - 07.2023
- December through April, I decided to apply for an office job that required me to receive and make phone calls, as well as emails, regarding selling and/or buying vehicles
- I had a quota to make every month for how many appointments I was able to make, and got a bonus for however many people showed up
- Office work wasn’t active enough for me, so I went to something more active within the workplace
- April through July, I worked as a Porter
- Porters walk the lot at the beginning and at the end of every day to check that every car is locked
- Throughout the day, my duties were to gas up vehicles for test drives, clean incoming used cars, have any vehicles washed and stickers removed for purchase, clean snow off them in the winter, and sometimes rearranging them to access others
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
Parts Delivery Driver
Advance Auto Parts
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Duties included putting parts aways from every other day shipments, lifting around 75 lbs on a daily basis, driving to many different locations in our area to deliver and pick up parts
- Some days, I had to go from McKee Road to our location on Stoughton Road for some faster service to our customers
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
- This was a short-lived job that I left due to a fellow employee yelling at me calling me worthless in front of customers and the managers, and nothing had been done to reprimand the employee, and no one stepped in to tell him he was out of line; I no longer felt safe going back, which is why I quit and did not carry out a 2-week notice
Senior Sales Associate & Cashier
Harbor Freight Tools
07.2018 - 09.2022
- About 80% of my time consisted of helping customers, whether it be transactions, finding certain items, helping load products into customer vehicles, or answering the phones
- The rest of the time was spent dusting, mopping, and sweeping the sales floor, and taking turns cleaning the bathrooms
- I did have an occasional shift working on unloading the truck with our shipment, but I still lifted more than 50 pounds on a daily basis
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
Cashier and Server
Novanta
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Answering phones, taking orders, handling transactions, cleaning the lobby (floor, tables, and windows), clean dishes, and run errands
Cashier and Kitchen Staff
Pizza Pit Extreme
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities include: answering phones, taking orders, handling transactions, cleaning the lobby (floor, tables, and windows), clean dishes, run errands, and supervise the closing shift Sunday evenings
Zip n Stitch Alteration Specialist
Klinke Cleaners
05.2014 - 02.2015
- My main responsibility was to work with the customers and determine what alteration and/or repair they needed done
- These were not necessarily short interactions like working a cash register most of the time
Volunteer Cashier and Donation Handler
Agrace Hospice Care Thrift Store
01.2010 - 07.2014
- My main duty was being a cashier, and it would sometimes get slow
- During those times, I would straighten and sort clothes and other sections, make sure the dressing rooms are empty and clean, put away clothes that were tried on and unwanted, and make sure the bathrooms were clean and stocked (part of morning duties as well)
- Putting out newly donated clothes was a regular duty as well
Education
High School Diploma -
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI06-2002
Skills
- Cash handling accuracy
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Active listening
References
Nick Cox, former Manager at Alliance Trailer, and former Manager at Northern Tool & Equipment, (317) 727-8416, Adam Sauer, former manager at Northern Tool & Equipment, (608) 512-9597, Chris McLaughlin, former supervisor at Harbor Freight Tools (Madison West), (608) 421-8919, Lelah Frey, known for ~15 years; HR with UW College, (608) 770-9258, Sam Boulnois, known for ~10 years; Senior Customer Support Agent at Grainger, (224) 253-0704
Personality Traits
- Energetic
- Outgoing
- Trusting
- High enthusiasm for learning something new
Timeline
Warehouse Driver
Alliance Trailer Service Inc
05.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Representative and Cashier
Northern Tool & Equipment
07.2023 - 07.2024
Business Development Center and Porter
Russ Darrow Mazda
12.2022 - 07.2023
Parts Delivery Driver
Advance Auto Parts
10.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Sales Associate & Cashier
Harbor Freight Tools
07.2018 - 09.2022
Cashier and Server
Novanta
10.2016 - 06.2017
Cashier and Kitchen Staff
Pizza Pit Extreme
01.2015 - 10.2016
Zip n Stitch Alteration Specialist
Klinke Cleaners
05.2014 - 02.2015
Volunteer Cashier and Donation Handler
Agrace Hospice Care Thrift Store
01.2010 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
McFarland High School
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