Kristen Olive
Huntsville, AL *****
Cell Phone: 256-***-****
************@*******.***
Objective
I am an experienced individual in the business and administrative world. I
want to continue to grow as an individual and reach for a position that
will help me to grow both personally and professionally. I hope to find a
position that will challenge me and require me to react quickly and
knowledgeably.
Work Experience
K&S Gallien Heating and Cooling, LLC (January 2008 - Current)
. I have a current and up-to-date air conditioner contractor's license
(since December 2007).
. Owner and Managing Partner (I manage the business remotely from
Huntsville)
. I perform all the financial portion of the business. I cut checks and
create all financial reports for the business.
Hunter Communities (June 2007-August 2010)
. Lead Selection Coordinator "Assistant Manager" (March 2008 - August
2010) - I act as the manager on the weekends, after hours, or while
the Showroom manager is on vacation. I must help the team focus and
work together. As Lead Selection Coordinator, I am responsible for
updating all selection guides and developing new guides for new homes.
I work in CAD program to estimate fence prices and print plans need to
complete appointments with customers. I compile frequency reports for
upper management quarterly to help identify options that are selling
well, and options that need to be discontinued. I communicate with the
Showroom Manager directly and look for ways to improve the overall
efficiency of the Showroom department.
. Selection Coordinator - I work with customers to design their home
structurally as well as basic coloring. I must be very knowledgeable
both of the products Hunter Homes offers, as well as, the construction
process. I help to answer the phone, schedule appointments, filing,
and other secretarial tasks.
. Interim Showroom manager while the current manager was on maternity
leave. I was required to attend a daily sales meeting to discuss all
houses currently under construction. I facilitated team work and
ensured that the department ran smoothly. I was also in charge of
making sure all payroll and accounting documents were turned into the
proper individuals in a timely manner. I assisted in a new community
opening and a vendor change. I assumed all responsibilities of the
current manager and was still meeting with customers and performing my
regular duties.
Wal-Mart Supercenter (June 2006 - June 2007)
. Sales Clerk in Dairy and Grocery departments
. Management Duties during the weekends and while the Department Manager
was on Vacation
. Stocking Shelves and Assisting Customers with Inquiries
. Keeping the Departments Clean to Coincide with Health Department
Regulations
Hanover College Ambassador (April 2003 - May 2006)
. Give tours and host prospective students along with taking these
students to classes. I also have acquired many skills in organization
and the operation of a business.
. Secretarial Work including being one of the primary individuals
performing data entry for the entire office. I would help to stuff
envelopes, shred sensitive documents, and light cleaning and
reorganization of office materials. I also answered the phones and
directed individuals to where they needed to be at a particular time.
In addition, I helped to take appointments for the entire office.
. Team Leader my final year - This required me to contact the supervisor
to receive duties for the shifts, and then handing those out to the
ambassadors below me. I also was in charge of quality control for the
shift and would inspect items randomly to make sure the tasks were
finished to expectations.
Hanover College Resident Assistant (September 2003 - May 2006)
. Plan programs and events for primarily students, but also faculty and
staff involvement.
. Help to facilitate the first year students to Hanover College.
. Council and help to solve any problems that may occur on the hall.
. Required to program different functions to assist in forming a
community.
. Provide one of the links between the students and the administration.
Education:
May 2002 Graduate - Salutatorian
Central High School
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
May 2006 Graduate - Cum Laude
Hanover College
Hanover, IN
Business Administration Bachelor of Arts
Minor: Economics
GPA: 3.60
Major GPA: 3.80