Tyler A. Essman
**** *. ****** **. ******: Home-913-***-****,
Olathe, KS 66061 Cell-913-***-****
E-Mail: accl1k@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
UPS Nov. 2013-
Jan. 2014
Loader/Unloader
. Load and unload UPS packages of all varieties for their transport to
other hubs or distribution centers
Olathe Toyota and Scion-Olathe, KS
March 2013-Oct. 2013
Sales Consultant
. Consult with prospective customers about our inventory of vehicles
. Answer sales calls and set appointments for possible clients to come
to the dealership and test-drive, have their vehicle appraised, and/or
receive a quote on what a new vehicle may cost to them
. Try to sell potential clients to the benefits of purchasing one of our
vehicles
. Process the paperwork for the sale of a vehicle, transfer of a title,
and financing terms agreed upon by the dealership and customer
Farmers Insurance - Olathe, KS
Sept. 2012-March 2013
Service Advocate
. Field phone calls from Farmers agents regarding their clients' auto,
home, and life policies, e.g. discount eligibility, premium
adjustments/overrides, policy guidelines, billing options and pay-plan
arrangements, private policy updates or modifications, etc.
. Provide company clients with a thorough understanding of their
personal policy details via email or over the phone when these clients
needed assistance and his or her agent was not available
. Mail and/or email agents and clients copies of policy documentation
such as personal insurance ID cards, required government filings,
insurance election agreements, memorandums of insurance, annual
mileage forms, etc.
. On a daily basis would issue, cancel, and reinstate auto, home, and
life policies after review of the properly provided documentation and
confirmation of payment received when necessary
The Overland Park Marriott - Overland Park, KS
May 2012-Sept. 2012
Front Desk/Guest Services Associate
. Check-in and check-out guests at the front desk
. Place room-service orders and wake-up calls for guests within the
hotel
. Provide customers with information regarding the amenities within the
hotel and of the surrounding area to ensure their stay is as
comfortable as possible
. Field phone calls from outside the hotel regarding potential guest
inquiries of reservation availability
. Answer general questions from guests about the hotel property, their
specific reservations, room types, and hotel procedures on a daily
basis
PepsiCo (formerly PepsiAmericas) - Olathe, KS
Jan. 2008-March 2011
Marketing Equipment/Vending Support-Olathe, KS, St. Joseph and Sedalia, MO
Worked successfully within a departmental team to generate customer loyalty
and revenue through our vending units and capabilities. Oversaw inventory
management, repair, and operation of units.
. Personally responsible for monitoring 20+ service technicians
throughout the Kansas City Metro area to ensure their service and
maintenance calls met all contractual requirements
. Daily monitoring of vending machines, coolers, and fountain units for
location change and maintenance
. Maintain centralized, current and accessible records of all equipment
units
. Thorough knowledge of KRONOS timekeeping system (required to enter all
installers' work time and job-site activity)
Merchandiser (Jan.-Dec. 2008)-Liberty and Lee's Summit, MO and Lawrence, KS
geographic territories
Primary duty was to work with on-location store managers to create the most
aesthetically pleasing way to present Pepsi products that would reflect
highly on both their specific location and Pepsi as a whole.
. Created easily accessible promotional displays and maintained
inventory product
. Ensured there were no safety hazards
. Communicated consistently with on-site managers to guarantee their
product needs were being met
. Operation of forklifts when necessary
THE HOME DEPOT- Lawrence, KS June
2005-June 2007
Kitchen and Bath Department/Flooring Department Associate
Cross-trained in each department, and as such was fully capable to provide
the customer service expected in each department. Customer service was
first and foremost by accurately assessing the needs of each customer.
. Special ordered consumer goods such as faucets, home appliances, high-
end flooring, and custom window treatments
. Provided customers with flooring estimates
. Dealt with customer concerns as needed
. Provided a safe and hazard free work area in compliance with company
initiatives
. Certified on forklift and order picker machinery
The Kansas Machine Shed- Olathe, KS
Summer 2004-Summer 2006
Server/Waiter
Served food and beverages to customers in a clean, healthy, and satisfying
environment.
. Often hosted, sat, and served large parties of up to 30 customers
. Provided proficient customer service, including addressing customer
complaints and concerns as satisfactorily as possible for both the
customer and the restaurant
. Maintained a clean and clutter-free work area
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007/PowerPoint/Excel/Word, PeopleSoft,
KRONOS Timekeeping system; 60 wpm.
EDUCATION
Pursuing BA in Psychology (2.5 years completed)-University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS