Problem Solver and Organizer of Things
Resume:
Alicia Karli
Problem Solver and Organizer of Things
New Haven, CT
I'm a proactive, detail-oriented long-range planner with above-average computer skills and excellent organizational skills. Employed almost continuously from the age of sixteen, often with more than one job at a time, I have an excellent work ethic and a knack for creating order out of chaos.
Only select professional experience shown below. References and letters of recommendation are available upon request.
Work Experience
Shipping and Receiving Department Supervisor
Barnes & Noble College - New Haven, CT
August 2017 to October 2018
Process incoming and outgoing shipments for the Yale Bookstore; maintain accurate shipping records; resolve receiving issues; inspect merchandise for damages before receiving to ensure quality inventory.
o Instigated a weekly reporting system cataloging receiving issues and vendor non-compliance issues, allowing us to more effectively judge vendor reliability and the effectiveness of the home office's automatic payment system.
o Worked with the corporate office to fine tune the new receiving software, receiving instructions, and reporting procedures.
o Renovated the trade receiving area, tripling the shelf space and drastically improving the department's overflow storage options.
o Empowered my coworkers to be able to more effectively help themselves by compiling and sharing lists of shipping supplies, user manuals, and instructional videos for tools, such as price guns and PDTs.
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble College - New Haven, CT
August 2013 to August 2017
Assisted with and in charge of projects that facilitated an efficient and productive work environment across every department of the Yale Bookstore. Duties included: shipping and receiving trade books, textbooks, and general merchandise; customer service; general store upkeep.
o Acting assistant to the Operations Manager since 2015.
o Performed clerical functions to support managers.
o Directly involved in internal store audits.
o Compiled and sorted invoices and credit memos.
o Researched, tracked, and resolved inventory and invoice discrepancies.
o Opened mail and matched invoices to receiving documents.
o Updated and maintained an accurate inventory for the General Merchandise department.
o Processed merchandise invoices and expenses for payment.
o Communicated with vendors as needed.
Chapter Co-Chair
Dining for Women - Corvallis, OR
March 2011 to December 2012
Co-managed advertising, development, and implementation of the monthly charitable fundraising event.
Planning Committee Member
The Magic Barrel: A Reading to Fight Hunger - Corvallis, OR
October 2010 to January 2012
Assisted in the planning and implementation of the yearly non-profit literary event designed to raise money for the local Linn Benton Food Share.
Co-wrote a successful Benton County Cultural Coalition grant.
Increased the organization's brand recognition by commissioning a wordmark.
Increased the organization's publicity options by designing and procuring two banners.
Graduate Assistant
WSC Press/Wayne State College - Wayne, NE
August 2008 to May 2010
Assisted in every aspect of management and development of the WSC Press, including editing, copyediting, inventory, event planning, filing, layout, design, book distribution, accounting, budget management, supervising students and interns, marketing, public relations, student recruitment, communicating with printers, researching.
Developed contracts for editors and authors.
Redesigned the Editing and Publishing Minor.
Assisted with student learning and management in Editing and Publishing classes.
Planned Poetry Slam XX for November 20th, 2008.
Helped choose and train replacement.
Interviewer
PRIDE - Wayne, NE
August 2008 to May 2010
Assisted the co-advisors of the student-based LGBTQA advocacy group in the screening process for potential new members.
Edited the member contract.
Property Manager
Private Residence - Wayne, NE
January 2009 to June 2009
Managed household during owner's semester abroad. Responsible for upkeep and management of house and grounds, cats, and renters.
o Dealt with one eviction.
Education
Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction, English Education
Wayne State College
May 2010
Bachelor of Science in English Writing
Wayne State College
May 2007
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