SARAH SPARGUR
Belfair,WA.
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Proficient in general office duties, Microsoft Office and Excel with an average of 50 words per minute. Red badge security clearance and computer access.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Committee President
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, Washington
09.2017 - Current
- Facilitated committee membership elections.
- Proposed call and meeting agenda items to committee leadership.
- Communicated with project staff to coordinate committee-related activities.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of work and work processes.
- Coordinated, generated or created documents to distribute to committee.
- Implemented bylaws, team plan, clarified roles of members and introduced new processes to boost quality across departments.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Improved performance management system and introduced program to develop future leaders.
Painter
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Initiated and documented preliminary investigations according to specific guidelines.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Recorded production errors, accidents and discarded pieces for supervisor review.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Obtained correct dimensions and specifications by properly measuring areas.
- Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
Union Alt Chief Steward
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Assessed impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
- Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Educated managers on contract procedures, administration and interpretation.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Lead Leasing Agent
Palladium Real Estate Services
Bremerton, Washington
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Helped clients find leases to suit needs such as handicapped access, pet-friendly locations and one-story configurations.
- Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
- Marketed diverse properties to prospective clients and consistently exceeded target closing rates.
- Held high approval rating and maintained customer loyalty with top-notch service.
- Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
- Greeted clients, showed apartments and prepared leases.
- Collected rent and tracked resident payments and information in computer system.
- Liaised between property owners and tenants about expectations, paperwork, payments and other logistics.
- Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments and parking.
- Contracted maintenance workers based on tenant needs and acted quickly to maintain tenant satisfaction during emergency situations.
- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
- Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording and processing money.
- Oversaw monthly collections and maintained high payment rates by building positive relationships with tenants.
- Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners and other services.
- Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
- Maintained long-term relationships with property owners and other professionals to deliver best-in-class leasing consultation.
Education
Olympic College
Skills
Financial Management
Additional Information
- Special Achievement Award 2018
- Special Achievement Award 2019
- Time Off Award 2021
- Group Award 2022
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Effectively managing and maintaining Department of Ecology inspections preventing environmental fines.
- Collaborated in a team setting to better develop production ordering and organizing.
- Achieved new hire competency through effectively helping with training methods.
- Receiving multiple awards for a variety of accomplishments both team and independent based.
- Boosted shop moral while successfully improving recreational committee.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Recreational Committee President
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
09.2017 - Current
Painter
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
09.2017 - Current
Union Alt Chief Steward
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
09.2017 - Current
Lead Leasing Agent
Palladium Real Estate Services
01.2014 - 09.2017
Olympic College