PATRICIA L. KASKA
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CAREER OVERVIEW
Competent and professional with ability to manage a busy environment as well as
provide excellent customer service. I am a people person who loves to give. I take
all my work very seriously and I am committed to my employer and my
customers/clients.
MYSTICAL MOON, Ft. Myers, FL, 2009-2010, Greeted customers, ran register, sold
merchandise, made appointments.
SPOIL ME, Ft. Myers, FL, 2009-2009 (10 mos),Store Manager, opened retail store
from inception, stocked store, did displays, sold merchandise and worked on cash
register.
WHITE HOUSE/BLACK MARKET, Bonita Springs, FL, 2005-2006,Sales Lead,
worked register and sold merchandise, changed store displays weekly, had to follow
franchise rules and regulations.
CTS, CORPORATION, Elkhart, IN, 1992-1994, Assistant to Controller, responsible
for monthly reports, sales tax, manpower, marketing, preparation of invoices for
Scotland, Canadian, Mexican facilities. I was and ITS clerk, main duties were to
provide ITS and production depts, with data entry and distribution of production and
accounting reports.
ELKHART COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER, Goshen, IN, 1991-1992,
Responsible for generating corporate/business and public bookings for meetings,
seminars, receptions, conventions, etc., as part of a huge community this carried much
responsibility and speculation.
PATTIE LOU'S APPAREL, Goshen, IN, 1989-1991, Owner/Operator, responsible for
start-up of a new business with responsibility for purchasing products. Sales, customer
relations, staffing, training, and visual merchandise. This was a "one of a kind" apparel
shop that really catered to the customers.
SHOWALTER BUICK-GMC, INC, Goshen, IN, 1984-1991, Sales rep and F & I
Mgr.,sold new and used vehicles, with interim responsibility for sales management,
insurance, warranty processing. I maintained relationships with area leading sources
and development programs. This kept me in touch with the local businesses and
community.
NBD BANK, Goshen, IN, 1977-1987, Public relations dept., and New Account Rep.,
made marketing service presentations to businesses within the greater Elkhart Co.,area
to build bank image through demos of product and service offerings. Public Relations
responsibilities included preparation of ads, new account opening/development,
telephone communications and direct mailings.
KEY SKILLS
Adminstrative support, Self-starter, Problem Solver, Organizer
EDUCATION
Penn High School, Osceola, IN, 1975 Graduate
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Three Oaks School System, Ft. Myers, FL, Mentoring
Our Lady of Light Catholic Church, Ft. Myers, FL, Volunteered in office, Cantoring for
services, involved in fund raising.
Wildcat Run Country Club, served on many committees.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Elkhart, Co., (7 years), I still see my little sister after 33
years,
Chamber of Commerce, Goshen, IN, Numerous Events, coordinating with Banking
position