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Education
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Stephanie Karrick

Stephanie Karrick

Lake Orion,MI

Summary

Highly organized, team-oriented, and dedicated manager with diverse office abilities. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and excels at performing well under pressure. Resourceful professional with over 20 years of experience in administrative roles, adept at handling various tasks efficiently. Known for being approachable and collaborative, contributing to a positive team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, teams, Airtable, and quickbooks, ensuring seamless document creation and data management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Direct and Logistics Manager

Green Acres Tree Farm, Inc
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly
  • Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between the departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping cost.
  • Conducted regular analysis of logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • 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.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
  • Field direct manager going to the tree farms and picking out the best quality trees.
  • Getting the trees from the farm to the customer.

Office Assistant

Advanced Nutritional Solutions
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Proofed documents and organized records, reports, and files
  • Answered telephone calls, took messages, and distributed messages to appropriate personnel
  • Responded to customer inquiries via email and telephone
  • Performed troubleshooting for office equipment operation or arranged for repairs
  • Managed office calendars and made other arrangements for meetings, travel, and special events
  • Maintained organized internal filing systems for digital and hardcopy documentation
  • Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and productive
  • Updated and worked on website
  • Worked on marketing through email, social media, and working with a catalog

Store Manager

Bordine's
03.2014 - 12.2020
  • Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance, increase sales, and reduce controllable expenses
  • Monitored and controlled department budget, grew revenue, and contained expenses, reviewing monthly profit and loss statements to identify areas in need of improvement
  • Led cross-functional projects and identified and solved complex problems across business spectrum
  • Managed performance of team members, conducted performance appraisals, and recommended promotions
  • Supported back office hiring and employment processes
  • Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations, and company policies
  • Implemented mentoring programs to bring new staff up to speed quickly
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations and special projects in fast-paced work environments
  • Improved team member performance through motivation and training
  • Managed employee performance through disciplining, coaching, and counseling
  • Tracked labor, sales, and inventory and managed operations to maximize returns

Assistant Manager

Charming Charlie
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Selected, managed, coached, and developed high-performing team of sales associates to meet or exceed sales targets
  • Supervised hourly and temporary personnel, provided work direction, and reviewed work processes
  • Managed performance of team members, conducted performance appraisals, and recommended promotions
  • Held associates accountable for meeting established operational guidelines, brand standards, customer service expectations, and company policies
  • Drove shrink results through compliance with guidelines and handled safety, loss prevention, and cash-handling procedures
  • Prepared payroll and maintenance budgets for corporate management approval

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Oakland University, Rochester, MI
05.2012
  • Minor in criminal justice
  • Member Psi Chi

Skills

  • Experienced in word, excel, PowerPoint, and PDF's
  • Communication
  • Hiring and training
  • Problem solving
  • Record keeping and file management
  • Customer service
  • Schedule oversight
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Works well with a team or alone
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work well in a fast moving environment

Timeline

Field Direct and Logistics Manager - Green Acres Tree Farm, Inc
03.2022 - 12.2024
Office Assistant - Advanced Nutritional Solutions
01.2021 - 03.2022
Store Manager - Bordine's
03.2014 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager - Charming Charlie
01.2012 - 03.2014
Oakland University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Stephanie Karrick