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Rachel Irish

Rachel Irish

Donor Specialist/Data Entry
Ontario,OH

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations and promote organizational efficiency.


Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company and employee success.


Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of clientele in dynamic, fast-paced settings.


Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.


Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Donor Specialist/Data Entry

Heartbeat International
Columbus , OH
2023.08 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Retail Store Owner

Masters Of The Toyverse, LLC
2020.09 - 2022.06
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Center Manager

Dayspring Pregnancy Care Center
2019.11 - Current
  • Reported issues and successes to higher management with great detail.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine center’s offerings.
  • Directed daily operations at two busy pregnancy centers.
  • Stayed up to date on trainings necessary to keep center offerings relevant.
  • Maintained staff coverage of both center locations.
  • Worked with medical staff and office management to maintain proper inventory.
  • Reviewed all record keeping of client interactions to maintain continuity of care.
  • Trained staff in all center offerings and best practices.
  • Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
  • Help staff navigate challenges and find solutions.

Client Coach

Dayspring Pregnancy Care Cebter
2016.08 - Current
  • Established trusting relationship with client by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Created individualized plans for clients, promoting personal growth and development.
  • Developed clients' life skills such as time management and communication.
  • Provided education on pregnancy, parenting, and relationship related topics and resources to clients.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among clients by modeling appropriate social skills
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute learning plans.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
  • Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.

Bookkeeper

Jeff Irish Drywall, LLC
2002.01 - Current
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Direct Sales Representative

Self Employed
2010.02 - 2017.08
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Met customers in homes and businesses to discuss and demonstrate products.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

Sales Representative

The Herald Of Randolph
2015.05 - 2016.08
  • Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of design and purchasing.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Retail Associate

RadioShack
2005.10 - 2006.05
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Promoted offerings by expression passion for company brand, products, services and solutions to customers.
  • Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
  • Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

Photography/Graphic Design

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Online

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Advertising Initiatives
  • Customer Transactions
  • Operational Standards
  • Strategic Vision
  • Resource Coordination
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Goal Attainment
  • Safety Awareness
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Professional Relationships
  • Motivational Team Management
  • Operations Management
  • Industry Standards
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Supplier Review
  • Personnel Scheduling
  • Corrective Actions
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Client Correspondence
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Employee Recognition
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Business Leadership
  • Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
  • Improve Performance
  • Operations Oversight
  • Sales Expertise
  • P&L Administration
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Financial Records and Processing
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • MS Office Expertise
  • Monetary Transactions
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Customer Relations
  • Data Communications
  • Data Inputting
  • Customer Feedback
  • Transaction Entry
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Confirming Transactions
  • Handling Confidential Materials
  • CRM Tracking
  • Word Processing
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Departmental Collaboration
  • Financial Calculation and Analysis
  • Data Verification

Timeline

Donor Specialist/Data Entry

Heartbeat International
2023.08 - Current

Retail Store Owner

Masters Of The Toyverse, LLC
2020.09 - 2022.06

Center Manager

Dayspring Pregnancy Care Center
2019.11 - Current

Client Coach

Dayspring Pregnancy Care Cebter
2016.08 - Current

Sales Representative

The Herald Of Randolph
2015.05 - 2016.08

Direct Sales Representative

Self Employed
2010.02 - 2017.08

Retail Associate

RadioShack
2005.10 - 2006.05

Bookkeeper

Jeff Irish Drywall, LLC
2002.01 - Current

Photography/Graphic Design

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Rachel IrishDonor Specialist/Data Entry