Karen Trowbridge
Hamden, CT 06514
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Education
Stony Brook University, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Experience
Lipper International, Inc., Wallingford, CT 2017-2018
Charge back Analyst • initiate charge back disputes with vendors
• investigate claimed losses, item substitutions, pricing errors
• conduct detailed research of information pertinent to dispute, starting with purchase order through packing slips, shipment/carrier logistics, receipt/scanning at destination.
• organize and present dispute evidence through email and written communication
• process monthly audits of allowed vendor discounts, dispute if necessary
• detailed record keeping of sales volume of items
The Fresh Market, Guilford, CT 2016-2017
Assistant Produce Manager, Baker
• oversaw bakery clerks
• conducted department inventory, pricing, merchandising
• helped manage and reduce losses due to shrinkage, damage and pilferage
• ensured all products meet company standards for quality and freshness
• followed and enforced department practices regarding rotation, product assortment and availability
Pierangelo, Greenwich, CT 2002-2015
Owner/Operator
• conducted total office administration including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, tax filing
• ordered equipment and supplies
• obtained and monitored all insurances and state and local permits
• monitored and enforced compliance with state and local health and fire regulations regarding food and public safety
• monitored all equipment and scheduled maintenance and repairs when necessary
• established standards for personnel performance and customer service
• scheduled staff hours and assigned duties
• collaborated with chef on menu selections
• oversaw reservation book, greeted customers, seated and offered menus
• planned private parties of eight to fifty people, with multiple courses and wine selections
Doran & Chinitz, Westport, CT
Administrative Assistant
• obtained payoff statements from banks and lenders
• prepared document packages for real estate closings
• searched public records for mortgage data
• answered phones, distributed mail
Programs & Skills
Computer: Microsoft Office, Quickbooks
General skills: critical thinking, process improvement, multi-tasking, proofreading/editing, advanced oral and written communication, strong customer service and organizational skills