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Robin R. Jackson

Empath
Chicago,IL

Summary

Career Summary Personable, highly effective administrative professional with exceptional communication and customer service aptitude, extensive office and computer skills, and 19 years experience supporting the operational function of a large Christian and community service ministry. Summary of Qualifications Considerable knowledge of the administrative and operational requirements associated with supporting Trinity United Church of Christ (“TUCC”) and the more than 80 ministries affiliated with the church. Established and highly effective working relationships with TUCC pastoral and operational staff as well as many of the current external vendors that service the church. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as extensive knowledge of Access ACS and People Suite. Extensive knowledge related to the various resources and informational processes associated with supporting the Member and Guest Services process at TUCC. Enthusiastic retail team member maintained orderly store, keeping shelves properly labeled. Strong customer service and sales skills backed up by strong product knowledge. Friendly and engaging professional with talents in customer engagement and issue resolution. Experienced Bookseller handles cash processing procedures, balances cash drawers and prepares bank deposits. Takes inventories and stocks shelves per store schedule. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookstore Sales Associate

Akiba
  • Responsible for providing sales assistance to bookstore customers and the Center for African Biblical Studies, assisting with the arrangement of celebrity book signing events, and handing day-to-day bookstore operations including ordering books, opening and closing the store, dropping cash, credit and monetary receipts in the Trustee Hopper, etc.

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Building Campus)
  • Responsible for providing reception and information services to guests and members at the 400 Building Campus including greeting guests, answering and directing call center calls, supporting the bulletin and giving statement mailing process, and other duties as assigned.

Assistant Administrator

B’nai Oak Park Temple
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents.
  • Arranged conference rooms and facilities to prepare for meetings.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.

Church Receptionist Member and Guest

Trinity United Church of Christ
01.2001 - 08.2021
  • Services
  • First point of contact
  • In command of the Welcome Center.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
  • Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.

Member and Guest Services Assistant

01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for providing administrative and customer service support to the Member and Guest Service process at TUCC including covering the call center, providing direct informational services to members and guests, providing administrative support to the pastoral staff, and maintaining/managing data systems related to vital statistics, new member, member and giving records, etc.

Education

Political Science

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
1984

Skills

  • Special Order Management
  • Special Assignments
  • Information Processing
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Recommendations
  • Children's Books
  • Cash Counting
  • Book Signing Events
  • Issue Refunds
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Gift Wrapping
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Shipment Booking

Timeline

Assistant Administrator

B’nai Oak Park Temple
03.2023 - 08.2023

Member and Guest Services Assistant

01.2009 - 01.2016

Church Receptionist Member and Guest

Trinity United Church of Christ
01.2001 - 08.2021

Bookstore Sales Associate

Akiba

Front Desk Receptionist

Political Science

University of Illinois
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