Jeannie Henderson Phone: 803-***-****
*** ***** ******, ******, ** 29053 Email: abjivj@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Recently moved to Columbia area and am seeking permanent, full-time
employment. I have a proven business background and demonstrated record
of high performance standards and attention to detail. Excellent in
establishing good working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Work History
Receptionist / HR Dept Sumter Utilities, Inc. 4/2009 to Present
Sumter, SC
(Division of Quanta
Services, Inc.)
Switchboard Operator in office of approximately 50 office staff, and over
700 field employees.
Regularly update company directory contact information on all management
and foremen.
Order and maintain all office supplies and equipment.
Sort and distribute mail.
Perform various Human Resource functions as needed.
(Throughout the month of January 2009 I helped my husband care for his
grandmother until she passed away February 1. Then took temporary jobs
through the Norman Williams Agency in Sumter which subsequently led me to
a permanent position at Sumter Utilities.)
Office Manager Sumter Advertising, Sumter, 5/2007 to 12/2008
SC
Responsible for all office functions for small promotional products
distributor. Included purchasing, billing, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll and taxes.
Customer Service for walk-in clients, answering all incoming phone calls
from vendors, problem resolution and product research.
Advertising Sales Rep The Item Newspaper, Sumter, 1998 to 2005
SC
Sold retail advertising space to local businesses, churches and political
entities. Designed creative and effective newspaper advertising and
marketing campaigns. Worked within demanding deadlines and monthly
quotas.
Prior to moving to outside sales was primary inside sales contact.
Assisted walk-in clients, managed office, coordinated special sections
and set goals for department and hired/supervised the department
assistant prior to company restructuring.
Integral part of implementation team of new advertising/billing software
(Adbase/Mactive). Also trained the retail and classified departments and
management in use. Created numerous reports for department manager for
tracking sales, formulated spreadsheets for sales reps to calculate
commissions as well as many other useful reports and documents.
Sales Assistant Omni/Southeastern Chemical, 1994 to 1998
Sumter, SC
Assisted sales staff with quotas and customer correspondence and created
forms for department and company.
Assisted management in a huge variety of office functions including
tracking shipments and creating presentations.
Prior work history available upon request (1986-1994)
Education
High School Diploma Hillcrest High June 1985
School,
Dalzell, SC
Since High School have completed approximately 250 hours of Continuing
Education and Career Development units at Central Carolina Technical
College, Sumter concentrating primarily on computer courses and customer
service/marketing related topics. Have also attended numerous
job-related seminars and training sessions regarding customer relations
and sales.
Committees and Accomplishments
South Carolina Notary Public
2000, 2001 Member of Board of Directors, Sumter Merchants Association
Member of Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Committee
2000-2005 and 2007-2008
Received numerous advertising awards from the South Carolina Press
Association
Other Attributes
Work well under pressure and able to work independently and take
initiative
Creative mindset and have excellent marketing skills, goal-oriented
Highly resourceful and enjoy problem resolution
Reliable, dependable and am a team player
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient in the use of computers
Discreet in dealing with privileged information
Solid business acumen
References
References furnished upon request.