Karen M. Stratman
Maricopa, AZ 85138
Home Phone: 520-***-**** ~ Cellular Phone: 520-***-****
Email: ablho3@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To demonstrate all special events, supervisory, general office and customer
service skills by 20 years of experience.
Profile
Motivated, personal business professional with 20 years of success in
customer service, supervisory, scheduling, planning, communication and
office experience. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Ability to
maintain a sense of humor while working under pressure.
Experience
July, 2010 - Present ~ OfficeTeam Temporary Agency - Clerical
. Currently assigned to Wells Fargo
March, 2010 - Present ~ Superior Staffing Temporary Agency ~ Data Entry
Clerk
. Currently on assignment to the Department of Revenue
December, 2009 - March, 2010 ~ Homemaker
. Stay at home mother
August, 2009 - December, 2009 ~ Lathrop Agency, LLC - Farmers Insurance ~
CSR
. Created quoted for Auto, Home, Life, Rental, Commercial Insurance
. Put In-Force Policies
. Handled billing questions
July, 2006 - August, 2009 ~ Homemaker
. Stay at home mother of 4
March, 2001 - July, 2006 ~ Spirit Airlines, Inc. ~ Flight Attendant
. Assist passengers boarding and deplaning aircraft
. Provide safety for all passengers and crew members
. Provide beverage and food service to passengers
January, 1999 - March, 2001 ~ Technical Engineering Consultants, Inc. ~
Independent Contractor to General Motors Corporation
. Executive Assistant to department Managers at various locations
. IT Coordinator - provided support for all computer and security needs
of the department
. Special Events Supervisor - provided all planning of special and team-
building events, which included setting up locations, date, time,
events and ordering food
. Arranged daily meetings and provided supporting documentation for
meetings
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Experience continued
September, 1994 - December, 1998 ~ Bartech, Inc. ~ Independent Contractor
to Ford Motor Company
. Executive Assistant to various Directors
. Provided departmental clerical support
. Ordered supplies
. Arranged meetings between various departments and provided supporting
documentation
. Special Events Coordinator - provided all planning of team-building
events
. Assisted with college recruitment applications for internships of
Engineers
July, 1992 - September, 1994 ~ Homemaker
. Stay at home mother of 3
June, 1991 - September, 1991 ~ Office Max, Inc. ~ Customer Service
Representative
. Provided customer service support to patrons for stationary, business
cards and flier needs
. Assisted customers in locating products
. Checking out customers and assisted in the returns department
January, 1991 - September, 1991 ~ George R. Klein News, Inc. ~ Accounts
Receivable Clerk
. Inputted payments received from clients
. Balancing out at the end of the day
. Made deposits to bank
January, 1990 - January, 1991 ~ New York Life Insurance Company ~ Death
Benefits Coordinator
. Assisted clients with collections of death benefits
September, 1986 - January, 1990 ~ Ohio Savings Bank ~ Customer Service
Supervisor
. Answered telephones from customers regarding questions on their
accounts
. Helped troubleshoot out problems with accounts
. Mailed out monthly bank statements
. Took applications for MasterCard and Visa
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Skills Summary
. Proficient in MS Office 2003
. Excellent Customer Service Skills
. General Office Skills
. Report Preparation
. Professional Presentation
. Front-Office Operations
. Scheduling and Travel Arrangements
. Training of New Employees
. Written Correspondences
. Team Player
. Problem Solver
. Proficient in handling Special and Team-Building Events
Education
September, 1984 - June, 1987 - Wickliffe High School - Diploma
September, 1987 - January, 1988 - Lakeland Community College - Business
Courses