Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities/Interests
References
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Mark Finnegan Jr

Operations Support Specialist
Beverly,MA

Summary

  • Areas of expertise include sales, customer relations and inventory management.
  • Quality-focused operations support specialist committed to approaching administrative tasks with tenacity and attention to detail.
  • Thrives in a team-oriented environment, working creatively and effectively to reach company goals.
  • Skilled Microsoft Office user with over 10 years of real world experience
  • Flexible schedule and strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Production Operator/Operations Support Specialist

CNE Direct Inc.
Peabody , MA
8 2015 - 2022.06
  • Cleaned and maintain warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards in my former position as WH Lead
  • Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
  • Assisted supervisor with implementing employee productivity techniques and assist in training new employees on proper procedures
  • Reported and logged results of finished product in all zones of testing department
  • Packaged finished product and prepared it for shipping
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Gathered, documented and modeled data to assess business trends.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Helped cultivate and maintain business relationships by professionally handling partner and customer needs.
  • Coordinated responses and resources to handle special client requests.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Completed and processed purchase orders and customer invoices each quarter.
  • Generated bar graphs, trend lines and pie charts to represent sales data.
  • Prevented and minimized processing errors by analyzing trends and implementing feedback from managers.

Sales Associate/Cashier/Back Room & Receiving

Christmas Tree Shops
Lynnfield , Ma
9 2012 - 8 2015
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs
  • Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses
  • Assisted with setting up various product displays and informed customers about ongoing sales
  • Built relationships with customers and always maintained my composure dealing with issues/complaints/returns
  • Encouraged customers to sign up for Christmas Tree Shop rewards cards, enabling them to take advantage of monthly discounts

Retail Sales Associate/Cashier

Old Navy
Danvers , MA
5 2010 - 9 2012
  • Responsibilities included completing transactions, assisting with incoming product shipments, and providing excellent customer service
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
  • Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs
  • Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor
  • Encouraged development of new cashiers with positive reinforcement
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures, customer service and sales techniques

Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Hawk Jr. Sweeping
Salem , MA
8 2005 - 0 2009
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
  • Filed and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations
  • Maintained efficient internal accounting controls, adherence to accounting policies and other company policies and procedures
  • Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail
  • Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office

Mobile Phone Sales/Customer Service Associate

All-Star Wireless
Beverly , MA
4 2002 - 8 2005
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies
  • Cleaned and organized retail store, including checkout desk and displays
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register
  • Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotions
  • Set weekly goals and routinely hit all sales quotas
  • Trained new sales associates
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Economics

Stonehill College
North Easton, MA
2010

Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Economics

Bond University
2007

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Beverly High School
2003

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Inventory management
  • Shipment processing
  • Excellent people skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Upselling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Consistently meets sales goals
  • Attention to Detail
  • Natural leader
  • Advanced computer proficiency (both PC and Mac)
  • Data Entry
  • Training and Development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Relationship Building

Extracurricular Activities/Interests

Participated in Varsity Baseball and Junior Varsity Basketball and also was a member of theNational Honor Society and Amnesty International

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Production Operator/Operations Support Specialist

CNE Direct Inc.
8 2015 - 2022.06

Sales Associate/Cashier/Back Room & Receiving

Christmas Tree Shops
9 2012 - 8 2015

Retail Sales Associate/Cashier

Old Navy
5 2010 - 9 2012

Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant

Hawk Jr. Sweeping
8 2005 - 0 2009

Mobile Phone Sales/Customer Service Associate

All-Star Wireless
4 2002 - 8 2005

Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Economics

Stonehill College

Bachelor of Arts - Finance/Economics

Bond University

High School Diploma - Liberal Arts

Beverly High School
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