Sharon Pollard-Waldron
** ********** ******, *******, ** 02382
(Telephone: 774-***-**** (Email: *********@*******.***
Education University of Massachusetts
North Dartmouth, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Graduated May 2010
3.824 GPA - Summa Cum Laude
Highest graduating GPA in class degree field
Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Society
Work
Experience Jedwards International, Inc.
Quincy, MA
Operations Specialist - Full-Time (45hr/wk)
May 2012-Present
. Prepares Import Security Filings and other documentation to
obtain clearance of imported shipments through U.S. Customs
and other governmental agencies
. Receives, posts and tracks import invoices, schedules air,
ocean and truck import deliveries, updates and maintains
company tracking database of all incoming import statuses,
and conducts regular correspondence with overseas vendor
offices
. Verifies receiving protocols and maintains warehouse
spreadsheet of all incoming shipments to a high volume
warehouse
. Works closely with other departments to deliver a high
level of service to customers
. Prepares quality control documentation
. Answers customer inquiries and processes verbal, email and
fax sales orders
Margo's Gifts and Interior Design
Osterville, MA
Shipping Manager/Store Assistant - Part-Time
(20-35hr/wk) March 2010-May 2012
. Received, processed, shipped & advertised merchandise
orders
. Updated paperwork filing systems
. Compiled, sorted & verified accuracy of data on all records
& files
. Maintained company website
. Performed a variety of clerical duties as well as cleaning,
organizing
& maintaining orderly work, warehouse & storage areas
Working Waterfront Festival
New Bedford, MA
Intern
October 2009-January 2010
. Transcribed, coded & summarized oral histories to be
uploaded to an online database & published in the book,
"Voices from the Waterfront: A Portrait of the New Bedford
Fishing Industry"(2010)
. Proofread & edited literature for publication
. Assisted with the fundraising, planning, and hosting of the
book release event
. Compiled an extensive electronic database of ethnic media
outlets in New England for use in planning future
organization festivals
JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts
North Dartmouth & Shrewsbury, MA
Sales Associate - Part-Time (25hr/wk)
October 2006-January 2010
. Received numerous manager-nominated employee awards for
consistently providing excellent customer service
. Operated cash registers to process merchandise sales,
orders, returns & exchanges
. Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by answering
customer questions, respectfully resolving complaints and
concerns, preparing special orders, locating products and
recommending additional items and services as appropriate
Technical
Skills Quickbooks, Microsoft Office
PowerPoint/Excel/Word/and Publisher, Navision, Adobe
Acrobat, General office equipment, Typing speed- 45wpm