KAREN VARNER
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced professional with 20+ years of proven success in Customer Service
Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, get the job done right the first time
Proven leadership within both small office and corporate environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Barbara Klefstad Lansing, MI 3/5/18 – Current
Home care for elderly woman.
Access Healthcare Services Lansing, MI 9/22/17 – 12/31/18
Home Health Aide
Home care for elderly woman.
Manpower Lansing, MI 8/14/17– 8/31/17 and 12/11/17 – 1/26/18
Customer Service Call Center
Outbound calls for American Cancer Society thanking donors and Relay for Life teams
MDHHS Eaton Rapids, MI 11/01/16 – 7/16/17
Home Help Provider
Provided cleaning, cooking, mobility assistance for disabled individual.
The Plant Professionals Lansing, MI 10/31/16 – 11/27/16
Decorating and Installation Assistant
Seasonal Christmas. One month preparing or checking ornaments, decorating trees and finally installing trees, wreaths and garlands.
USA800 Lawrence, KS 2015-2016
Customer Service Representative
Answered inbound calls for Dickinson Financial servicing 2 bank companies
Answered questions, transferred money, Western Unions
General Dynamics Lawrence, Kansas 2014-2014
Customer Service Representative
Answered inbound calls for Healthcare Marketplace, Affordable Care Act
Filled out online applications for health insurance for callers
Results Company Lawrence, Kansas 2013-2014
Customer Service Representative
Answered inbound calls from H&R Block agents
Technical support transferring files, resetting passwords and support of their tax education software
QPS Employment Lawrence, Kansas 2013-2013
Picker/Packer (Lawrence Paper Company)
Folded cardboard for displays on assembly line
Unpacked product and placed accurately in displays
Community Living Opportunities Lawrence, Kansas 2013 to 2013
Teacher/Counselor
Teaching daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities in residential setting
Checkers Lawrence, Kansas 2011 to 2012
Bakery Worker
Baking, wrapping, stocking, food prep
Display-Smart, LLC Lawrence, Kansas 2010 to 2012
Website Support / Office Assistant
Provide web support for a business delivering display design for manufactured goods in store settings, optimize websites and edit text and wording on company website to boost company profits
Demonstrate superior attention to detail and self-initiative joined with proficiency in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in addition perform clerical work as necessary
Manpower, Inc. Lawrence, Kansas 2006 to 2008
Temporary Worker
Demonstrated a solid work ethic mixed with a willingness to perform a variety of tasks ranging from general labor to clerical positions
Helping Hands of Goodwill Industries St. Joseph, Missouri 2001 to 2003
Case Manager / Instructor
Coordinated services and provided instruction for computer classes specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, collaborated with support team members and Vocational Rehabilitation to provide a comprehensive, seamless operation
Conducted program planning and maintained the arduous CARF accreditation
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Photography
Lansing Community College Lansing, Michigan
Completed 60 hours of college coursework:
Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, Colorado
Washington University St. Louis, Missouri
~References available upon request~