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Overview
Work History
Education
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Susan J. Bubacz

Duluth,Minnesota

Summary

Accomplished professional with a solid background in customer service and office management, for entire career. A strong believer in excellent customer relations. Proficient in Microsoft Programs and takes pride in a job well done and having solid organizational skills. Proven track record of independent decision making skills, yet, enhancing team collaboration and client satisfaction, achieving goals with a positive a approach. Skilled in reception management and fostering client relationships. Knowledgeable, articulate and problem solver should the need arise. Enjoy cultivating business and positive outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service/Receptionist

Lake Superior Magazine
09.2023 - Current

Updated client records regularly, ensuring accurate contact information was readily available for future communications or followups.

Greeted clients in person and on phone, assisted them with questions, merchandise purchases, placed orders, shipped items, etc. Merchandised and created displays in store front.

  • Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring client confidentiality at all times.
  • Supported office management tasks such as communications, taking/placing orders, performed inventory, acquired data for preparing reports as needed.

Customer Service Representative

Visit Duluth
05.2023 - Current

Welcome hundreds of folks personally that are visiting the Duluth/North Shore area. Directed them to local attractions, restaurants, shopping and gave them the history of Lake Superior from its geological beginning to current state. Provided literature and maps along with recommendations - depending on what client was looking for.

  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

Director, Retired

Non-Profit Organizations
03.2000 - 07.2022
  • Management, Marketing, Grant Writing and Reporting, Fund Raising. Provided mentorship, guidance/training, and opportunities for personal/professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication/education, goal setting, and inclusive performance evaluations.
  • Established culture of team players by by fostering open communication channels and providing interwoven team experience.
  • Cultivated positive work environment for clients, staff and board of directors that boosted morale and led to goals sought, but made the experience enjoyable.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Duluth Central/UMD/Online

Skills

  • Reception Management
  • Good Customer Service Skills
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Proficient in Microsoft Programs
  • Performing all areas of Office Procedures
  • Greeting and Facilitating Tours
  • Record Keeping
  • Basic accounting
  • Business Correspondence
  • Organization
  • Friendly with Positive Attitude

Accomplishments

I have held many volunteer positions over the years and truly enjoy working with people for positive outcomes.


Examples:

Boy Scout Leader, Tiger Cubs-Scout Master

President, Sons of Norway, Grand Rapids

State President of the MN Business and Professional Women (2 terms)

Kiwanis and Key Club Advisor, Grand Rapids

Chair, Community Services Council (48 educational agencies), Chair of Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Grand Rapids, MN



Timeline

Customer Service/Receptionist

Lake Superior Magazine
09.2023 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Visit Duluth
05.2023 - Current

Director, Retired

Non-Profit Organizations
03.2000 - 07.2022

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Duluth Central/UMD/Online
Susan J. Bubacz