**** ********** *** *. (c) 651-***-****
Oakdale, MN 55128 abhvw1@r.postjobfree.com
Bruce Nielsen
Objective To become a full-time customer service representative offering ten years of diversified
experience, achieving customer satisfaction as well as meeting or surpassing company
expectations.
Work Experience
February 2004 to January 2011
Minnesota Glove & Safety Inc., West St. Paul, Minnesota
Sales / Customer Service
• Business to Business sales of gloves, personal safety equipment and first aid supplies
• Performed inside sales activities and provided high quality customer service
• Supplied product recommendations for more than 2000 customers across the U.S. in a
wide variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, welding, government,
industrial and hazardous waste
• Processed all internet website orders and regularly updated company website
• Created forms and processes to support sales and improve productivity, including
customized order forms for unique customers
• Resolved customer issues including coordination of returns
• Contributed to success of the company by assisting in other areas when needed, including
warehouse distribution, inventory, receiving, packaging and shipping
• Kept current knowledge of product through self-education and vendor presentations
• Managed high volume of calls (50 to 80 calls per day)
• Met goals for both sales revenue and profitability percentages
• Generated leads through marketing efforts and cold calls
• Utilized Microsoft Excel and Facts basic programming for data analysis
May 1991 to August 2003
Road Rescue Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota
Customer Service, Supervisor, Production Worker
• Three years of experience as a customer service representative handling clients’ issues
and complaints and providing education and resolutions including concerns related to year
2000 compliancy
• Worked closely with Engineering and Production to supply custom replacement parts
• Determined with end users the layout of customized graphics and provided documentation
and direction to team for placement
• Production Supervisor for 6 years; supervised graphics team & cabinet shop comprised of
seven to ten employees
• Manufactured and customized emergency vehicles, mainly ambulances
• Three years of experience as a production worker, working within a team to complete the
detailing of emergency vehicles to meet customer’s precise and detailed specifications
Technical Experience
• Windows MS XP, MS Vista, MS Word, MS Excel
References
• Provided upon request