Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills; as well as working on a team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Set Up
Radisson Hotel
Kalamazoo , MI
08.2022 - 10.2022
Provided on-site support during the event set up, execution, and breakdown.
Oversaw event set up, break down and clean up procedures.
Assisted with setting up and breaking down furniture for events or meetings.
Assisted in the set-up of equipment and supplies for events including tables, chairs, decorations, audio and visual equipment.
Greeted guests and provided exceptional customer service.
Ensured that customer service standards were met by providing excellent customer service skills.
Provided excellent customer service to all guests.
Greeted guests and provided customer service.
Machinist/QA Coordinator/Philanthropy Coordinator
Flowserve
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2011 - 08.2022
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Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Directed Philanthropy board to successfully achieve fundraising targets on or ahead of schedule.
Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
Implemented internal auditing practices to create standards and statutory obligation compliance reports.
Assisted in the preparation of grant applications and reports to funders.
Organized fundraising events and campaigns to support philanthropic initiatives.
Developed presentations about the organization's mission and impact to potential donors.
Established positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders and volunteers to coordinate strategic efforts.
Production
Bowers Manufacturing Company
Portage, MI
07.2002 - 07.2011
Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
Oversaw inventory and counts and performed periodic spot checks to verify outgoing orders.
Maintained detailed project specification records and issued work orders to outside vendors.
Education
Certificate - Real Estate
Real Estate One
Southfield
01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - International Business
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Cornerstone University
Kalamazoo, MI
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Verbal and Written Communication
Detail Oriented
Problem-Solving
Team Training
Project Organization
OSHA Compliance
Relationship Building
Planning & Organizing
Customer Service
Team Building
Good Work Ethic
People Skills
Microsoft Office
Conflict Resolution
Food and beverage area setup
Quality assurance
Event coordination
Affiliations
Executive Board Member and also serve on the Resource and Development committee for Loaves & Fishes (2018 - 2023)
Serve on the Fund Development committee for Prevention Works/part of their large capital campaign.
Wrote grants to corporate out of state to help support local non-profits.