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SHELLEY MERKEL VEST

Grovetown,Georgia

Summary

Experienced in building strong customer relationships and handling challenging customer situations. Prioritizes customer satisfaction through active listening, prompt issue resolution, and clear, concise information. Adapts to various communication styles while maintaining a professional, empathetic demeanor. Utilizes interpersonal and problem-solving skills to deliver swift resolutions and ensure a positive customer experience.

Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Glenn's Painting
  • As office manager, I was in charge of opening and closing the office daily, answering the phones, scheduling all appointments, and ensuring that all appointments were kept
  • My other duties included: keeping office supplies stocked, paying monthly bills and expenses, as well as tracking the workers' hours and completing payroll

Office Manager/ Salesperson

T & K Auto Brokers
  • I had dual roles at this job
  • As office manager, I opened and closed the store, as well as typical office duties, such as: answering the phones and questions that customers might have about the vehicles for sale

Apprentice Welder/Pipe fitter

Local 150
  • As an apprentice, I did most any task asked of me
  • I prepared pipe for welding/installation, such as grinding and beveling, as well as fitting the pipe up for the welder
  • I also was in charge of setting up the work area each morning and taking it down at the end of each day, putting tools and material away and cleaning our area

Leasing Agent

Briar's Patch Properties
  • As lead leasing agent, I would show prospective tenants model and/or available units, complete the application process of approving or denying prospects, and would prepare the lease agreement along with all other move-in documents
  • I answered a multi-line phone system, while inputting tenant work orders
  • It was my job to send a maintenance person to complete the job in a timely manner
  • Other duties included: office supply inventory, tracking and completing lease renewals and planning community events

Regional Manager

Bryar Patch Properties
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 2 locations.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Boosted regional sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures across the region that led to significant savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
  • Motivated regional staff to achieve ambitious sales targets by establishing a competitive incentive structure and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Education

High school or equivalent - College Preparatory

Lakeside Highschool
Evans, Georgia
06.1991

Other - Welding and Pipefitting

Local 150 Apprenticeship
Augusta, Georgia
10.2014

Other - Welding Certificates

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, Georgia
06.2006

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Management
  • Secretarial skills
  • Retail
  • Office administration
  • Organizational skills
  • Mail handling
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Office management
  • Customer relations
  • Administrative support
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Staff management

Timeline

Regional Manager

Bryar Patch Properties
12.2021 - 01.2025

Other - Welding and Pipefitting

Local 150 Apprenticeship

Other - Welding Certificates

Augusta Technical College

Office Manager

Glenn's Painting

Office Manager/ Salesperson

T & K Auto Brokers

Apprentice Welder/Pipe fitter

Local 150

Leasing Agent

Briar's Patch Properties

High school or equivalent - College Preparatory

Lakeside Highschool
SHELLEY MERKEL VEST