**** **** **** ***** • Chicago, IL *****
Phone 773-***-**** • E-mail **********@*****.***
teresa suchowian
work experience
October 2006 – Present Menards, Hodgkins, IL
Assistant Front-End Manager
n Handling large cash payments from guests
n Interacting with guests in a courteous, friendly manner on a daily basis
n Resolving guest inquiries effectively and efficiently
n Managing billing operations, including accounts payable and posting all transactions
n Assisting and resolving credit issues for guests (such as credit card denial, increasing credit,
changing guest information, deferring payments, etc.)
n Training, supervising and delegating work to team members
April 2005 – October 2006 Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
Admissions/Guest Services Supervisor
n Interacted with guests in a courteous, friendly manner on a daily basis
n Maintained database and updated member files
n Processed and resolved guest inquiries and questions effectively and efficiently
n Maintained daily cash deposits
n Handled large cash payments from guests
n Reconciled cash accounts at opening and closing of terminal
April 2002 – August 2004 Springfield Service Corp., Tinley Park, IL
Data Entry Clerk
n Executed general clerical duties including typing, filing, entering/updating client files
n Provided telephone support as needed
n Assisted management with various tasks as requested
n Developed strong management skills
January 2002 – August 2002 American Brands Construction, Chicago, IL
Telemarketer
n Prospected new clients via telephone
n Assisted new clients with various information concerning financing, costs and materials
qualifications
§ Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel, Photo Workshop
§ Types 30-35 wpm
§ Microsoft Information Technology Certification - 2004
§ Bilingual: speaks fluent English and Polish
Education
May 2005 J.F. Kennedy High School Chicago, IL Diploma