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Valerie Holvey

Munster,IN

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in client relations and customer satisfaction, honed across roles from Lead Packer at SG 360 to management positions in the hospitality industry. Excelled in multi-task management and creative problem-solving, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in machinery operation and forklift driving, with a flair for anticipating product needs and fostering organizational excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Packer

SG 360
Wheeling, IL
10.2020 - Current
  • Reading job tickets.
  • Accessing the different needs of each job, setting up gluers/UV.
  • Setting up inline, plows, and slitters.
  • Setting up all needs for the delivery system, tools for successful delivery, with an accurate count.
  • Minor maintenance for the press.
  • Sub for feeder position as needed.
  • Hung rolls for the feeder.
  • Clean the units and rollers before shutdown.

Bindery/Delivery/Shipping and Receiving Manager

Accucraft Imaging
Hammond, IN
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
  • Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
  • Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.

Bartender

2nd String Quarterback
East Chicago, IN
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service, and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
  • Operated the cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions, and made proper change.
  • Promoted upsell items.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.

Life Insurance Agent

One Life
, IL
11.2015 - 01.2017
  • Communicated with clients to understand needs and identify best policies for each case.
  • Offered policy guidance and management to promote asset protection.
  • Upsold products to policyholders and potential new clients.
  • Pursued continued professional development through insurance workshops, course and webinars.
  • Skillfully and patiently explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering any questions or concerns.
  • Cultivated professional relations to establish long-term profitable partnerships.
  • Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.

Bartender/server/trainer

Buffalo Wild Wings
Schererville, IN
09.2011 - 06.2014
  • I worked at the Schererville location, which I served, but the various other locations I was a bartender and bar trainer.
  • I am a Wing Certified Trainer, in both the server and bar positions.
  • I love sports and this is a great place to be during football season.
  • Although I do alright financially, I am happier bartending or possibly in sales of some sort.

Bartender/cook/manager

Paulie's Pub
Chicago Heights, IN
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • At Paulie's, I initiated and managed the facebook page that they continue to use today to advertise different events that Paulie's sponsor I served drinks, prepared and served food, and had shift management responsibilities, such as manager buys.
  • I had shift management responsibilities, such as manager buys and being the only person on premises to make decisions.
  • I replenished stock and topped the bottles for the Berg system.
  • As well as all closing and opening procedures.).

2800 Country Club Drive

Olympia Fields country club
Olympia Flds, IL
04.2004 - 01.2008
  • My duties included ordering all inventory for the fine dining room and the bar attached.
  • I was responsible for the wine inventory which was quite extensive.
  • I Worked with the distributors to have Macallan scotch tasting, a mystery dinner, and other activities that would help break up the winter slow season.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Client relations
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Multi-task management
  • Self motivated
  • Computer literate
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Bindery, knowledge of various machinery
  • Proficient forklift driver
  • Problem resolution
  • Anticipate product needs
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Lead Packer

SG 360
10.2020 - Current

Bindery/Delivery/Shipping and Receiving Manager

Accucraft Imaging
10.2017 - 02.2022

Life Insurance Agent

One Life
11.2015 - 01.2017

Bartender

2nd String Quarterback
07.2014 - 03.2020

Bartender/server/trainer

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2011 - 06.2014

Bartender/cook/manager

Paulie's Pub
08.2007 - 08.2011

2800 Country Club Drive

Olympia Fields country club
04.2004 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Valerie Holvey