Shawn Bear
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned Branch Postmaster with comprehensive understanding of postal operations and administration. Managed staff, ensured compliance with postal regulations, provided optimum customer service and maintained branch efficiency. Strengths include problem-solving, leadership, communication skills, and ability to adapt to changing environments. Contributed significantly to improving operational efficiency in previous roles by implementing effective strategies for mail sorting and delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Postmaster
United States Marine Corps
Kailua, HI
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Created weekly and monthly reports reflecting branch performance metrics such as sales volume, number of transactions processed.
- Evaluated employee performance against established goals and objectives on a periodic basis.
- Controlled costs by monitoring expenditures and implementing cost saving strategies.
- Supervised daily operations including staffing, scheduling, training, budgeting and inventory control.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Stockton, CA
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Coordinated and attended career fairs and recruitment events to source candidates.
- Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
Branch Postmaster
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, ordering supplies, reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
- Implemented measures to optimize workflow processes within the branch office.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss performance issues, operational changes or new products and services introduced.
- Communicated postal laws and regulations.
Postal Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Miramar, CA
06.2010 - 12.2015
- Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
- Drafted detailed reports on store performance for upper management review.
- Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
Postal Service Clerk
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided information about postal rates, products and services.
- Sorted, labeled and distributed incoming mail.
- Processed payments and handled cash using point of sale (POS) computer system.
- Sold stamps, services and packaging.
Postal Service Clerk
United States Marine Corps
Iwakunii, Japan
12.2004 - 08.2007
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to designated areas.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment to move large items and containers.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Loaded mail onto trucks for delivery or pickup by postal carriers.
Delivery Driver
Walker-Lewis Rents
Bakersfield, CA
03.2004 - 11.2004
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
Education
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program - Postal Service Clerk
The United States Department of Labor
Washington, DC10-2023
Recruiter Course - Sales And Marketing Education
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA08-2018
Career Course - Organizational Leadership
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA05-2016
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2004
Skills
- Operations supervision
- Budget Planning
- Customer-Oriented
- Postal services knowledge
- Incoming mail procedures
- Stock control
- Recruitment
- Leadership and Guidance
Affiliations
- Volunteer Youth Sports Coach
Accomplishments
- 2X Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- 2X Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- 4X Certificate of Commendation Award
Timeline
Branch Postmaster
United States Marine Corps
10.2021 - 10.2024
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 09.2021
Branch Postmaster
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 07.2018
Postal Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 12.2015
Postal Service Clerk
United States Marine Corps
09.2007 - 05.2010
Postal Service Clerk
United States Marine Corps
12.2004 - 08.2007
Delivery Driver
Walker-Lewis Rents
03.2004 - 11.2004
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program - Postal Service Clerk
The United States Department of Labor
Recruiter Course - Sales And Marketing Education
United States Marine Corps
Career Course - Organizational Leadership
Marine Corps University
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High School
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