Megan Bristow
Columbia Heights,MN
Summary
Dedicated to providing exceptional service in fast-paced environments. Organized and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously and making sound decisions. Works well independently or as part of a team, consistently performing at a high level due to a self-motivated work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Disbursement Specialist
Kaleidoscope Group, PBC
08.2023 - Current
- Disbursed scholarship funds to college students across the country both electronically and by paper check while also maintaining the accounting records and communicating with students and/or their universities.
- Gathered, organized and input banking information for colleges and universities nationwide into a digital database.
- Analyzed data in order to approve or deny disbursement requests from students
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Administrative Assistant
Paustis Wine Company
10.2011 - 06.2017
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assisted sales staff with orders, customer requests, and other miscellaneous tasks
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Assisted both the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments
- Served as head of graphics which included creating the company's product catalog along with brochures for trade shows, signs and marketing for liquor stores and wine menus for restaurants throughout the state
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Supervised and filled in for the company's receptionist as needed
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
Estimating Secretary
Fought And Company
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided clerical support to the Estimating Department by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Data entry, organization, and spreadsheet creation
- Communicated with contractors and subcontractors regarding potential projects for the Estimating Department
- Organized large packages, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Supervised and filled in for the company's receptionist as needed
Phone Banking Lead
Bremer Bank
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Handled incoming telephone calls in a busy phone bank setting
- Helped customers complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems such as forgotten passwords.
- Completed transactions for customers and capitalized on opportunities to cross-sell products and services.
- Upheld strict security procedures to verify identities when completing actions for members and giving out private banking information.
- Stayed current on changing products, services and policies to offer exceptional service to customers.
- Supervised fellow phone bankers as evening lead
Education
Art History
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Arts -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MNSkills
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Great Attention to Detail
- Ability to Adapt to New Environments and Tasks
Additional Information
Note about the gap in employment:
From June 2017 through August 2023 I was a stay at home mom to two children. This was the primary reason for leaving my position at Paustis Wine Company.
Timeline
Disbursement Specialist
Kaleidoscope Group, PBC
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Paustis Wine Company
10.2011 - 06.2017
Estimating Secretary
Fought And Company
08.2008 - 08.2011
Phone Banking Lead
Bremer Bank
09.2006 - 05.2008
Art History
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Associate of Arts -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College