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Trendon K. Gardner

Trendon K. Gardner

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant;

Inline Plastics via Creative Financial Solutions
Shelton, CT
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Purchased industrial equipment for the main production line along with preparing receipts
  • Analyzed past sales history along with calculating producer rebates using CRM systems and Excel
  • Processed cash receipts for customers and accounts payable.
  • Organized past contract files in preparation for a company-wide annual audit.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.

Assistant Company Manager;

Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
Waterford, CT
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed contract preparation and processing, including handling tax paperwork and payments for incoming artists, guests, and staff.
  • Supported Executive management in a clerical capacity
  • Utilizing Microsoft Apps, Google Suite, Inuit QuickBooks, and Adobe Creative Cloud for day-to-day operations.
  • Assisted in creating driver's schedules for shuttles.
  • Functioned as a driver utilizing a 15-passenger shuttle, 8-passenger van, and car.
  • Arranged travel and processed expense reports along with legal notices.
  • Chaperoned students from the National Theatre Institute.
  • On-call in case of emergencies or lockouts on campus.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.

Guest Support Specialist;

Bob's Discount Furniture
Norwalk, CT
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Responded to customer inquiries promptly and accurately, via phone, email, or chat
  • Identified customer needs and helped customers use specific features of Bob's Website
  • Analyzed and reported product malfunctions
  • Utilized various CRM systems to process orders.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.

Maintenance Manager;

Planet Self Storage
Bridgeport, CT
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted regular patrols to check for breaches and maintain security of the storage facility
  • Performed general maintenance tasks to ensure the premise and buildings are presentable
  • Utilized golf cart and other vehicles to travel around the complex to monitor or maintain certain areas
  • Assisted customers by unlocking storage units upon request
  • Respond promptly to customer services to lock units when necessary.

Administrative Assistant;

Connecticut Elite Sports
Meriden, CT
08.2016 - 09.2021
  • Conducted player admissions for basketball camps
  • Processed payments for admissions and third-party merchandise
  • Organized and Allocated uniforms and gear for players
  • Coordinated scoring table; shot clock and scores book.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Sacred Heart University
05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Google Suite Applications
  • Tableau
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Photography/ Videography (Cannon Rebel T6 Camera)
  • Qualitative/ Quantitative Research
  • Data Analysis

Presentations

Untitled Othello Project, 11/01/23, The American Shakespeare Center Staunton; Va: 11th Blackfriars Conference

- Employed a multi-dimensional approach to research, drawing insights from textual analyses sourced from the renowned Folger copy of Shakespearean works, complemented by video clips and manuscripts. 

- Utilized the expansive capabilities of Premiere Pro to create a presentation video.

-Adopted an innovative methodology that blended traditional textual scholarship with modern multimedia tools, yielding a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. 

Timeline

Accounting Assistant;

Inline Plastics via Creative Financial Solutions
02.2024 - 03.2024

Assistant Company Manager;

Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Guest Support Specialist;

Bob's Discount Furniture
06.2022 - 09.2022

Maintenance Manager;

Planet Self Storage
06.2021 - 12.2021

Administrative Assistant;

Connecticut Elite Sports
08.2016 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Sacred Heart University
Trendon K. Gardner