Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retirement Specialist II
Principal Financial
Remote
01.2023 - Current
Educate participants by answering inbound phone calls about general product knowledge and maintenance of their accounts.
Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbally.
Work in a fast-paced environment, providing outstanding customer service and solutions to all participants.
Work efficiently and effectively in Salesforce, Sessions, Express, Gen Cloud, and Microsoft Office.
Maintain accurate records pertaining to customer accounts using specialized software applications.
Resolve customer inquiries promptly and accurately by providing clear explanations about available services or products.
Review customer portfolios regularly to assess performance against objectives and make adjustments when necessary.
Officer Candidate
Iowa Army National Guard
Fort Dodge, IA
12.2019 - 05.2023
Trained to become an officer in the Iowa Army National Guard by focusing on the importance of leadership, accountability, and self-improvement.
Led a squad of 9 soldiers for battle drills and successfully completed our field missions.
Maintained accountability at all times for my squad's personnel and equipment.
Conducted monthly research projects to expand knowledge of a variety of countries then presented that information to a class of 30 candidates.
Maintained situational awareness on all ongoing operations.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Windsor Windows & Doors
Des Moines, IA
10.2021 - 01.2023
Organized and maintained executive calendars, scheduled meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, and appointments.
Provided secretarial support to the executive staff including composing correspondence, memos, presentations, reports and other documents as requested.
Managed incoming mail by sorting out items that needed immediate attention or forwarding it on to the appropriate department or individual for action or response.
Researched industry trends and best practices related to administrative processes and procedures.
Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
Managed external contacts and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority actions.
Assisted in preparing marketing materials such as brochures and flyers for distribution at trade shows and other events.
Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Reviewed and processed expense reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness
Developed filing systems to maintain confidential records of personnel information and business activities in accordance with company policies.
Coordinated communications between departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
Assisted with special projects such as researching topics or creating presentations for management review.
Ordered office supplies as needed while monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
Created spreadsheets using Excel software programs including formulas and pivot tables.
Air Ramp Supervisor
UPS
Des Moines, IA
03.2020 - 10.2021
Supervised the safe loading and unloading of aircraft cargo.
Maximized space in aircraft compartments and staging areas with proper organization and attention to cargo types.
Conducted inventory over 100 containers at 2 locations.
Utilized Microsoft Office for organization & communication; DASS programs for plane download; Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to ensure proper logistics movements from the aircraft to the corresponding destinations.
Assigned and monitored daily tasks for all 24 air ramp employees.
Verified accuracy of cargo manifests to ensure correct freight delivery.
Ensured compliance with all federal aviation regulations, policies, and procedures.
Monitored employee performance, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
Inspected aircraft equipment prior to use to ensure it was in good working order.
Identified areas where processes could be improved upon and implemented corrective action accordingly.
Held regular meetings with employees to discuss safety concerns or potential hazards.
Human Resources Supervisor
UPS
Des Moines, IA
04.2018 - 03.2020
Conducted interviews, hired new staff, and conducted onboarding processes.
Provided guidance to managers regarding staffing needs and organizational changes.
Developed and maintained resources and materials to support hiring managers throughout onboarding life cycle.
Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
Reviewed resumes, applications, and other documents submitted by applicants.
Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and prospective employees.
Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.
Participated in team meetings to discuss current recruitment initiatives.
Maintained personnel files in compliance with applicable laws and company policy.
Performed background checks on applicants prior to hiring decisions being made.
Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
Attended career fairs, networking events, and other recruiting activities to source potential leads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
05.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
05.2018
Skills
Salesforce
Office Administration
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Event Coordination
Logistics Coordination
Schedule Management
Spreadsheet Creation
Administrative Support
Talent Recruitment
Safety Compliance
Team Leadership
Written Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retirement Specialist II
Principal Financial
01.2023 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Windsor Windows & Doors
10.2021 - 01.2023
Air Ramp Supervisor
UPS
03.2020 - 10.2021
Officer Candidate
Iowa Army National Guard
12.2019 - 05.2023
Human Resources Supervisor
UPS
04.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies