LORA C. BARTLETT
** *. ***** ** * Parkside, PA **015 * 610-***-**** (H) * 302-***-****
(cell) * ****.********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with the skills needed to
keep Operations flowing smoothly in addition to assisting my fellow
employees with the Company focus, growth and bottom line
> Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Adobe Acrobat Publisher and
Reader; Lotus Notes; IBM Programs Matkon, Spirit, BPCS; Estimate
Tracking System; Citrix applications; TrueLine. Strong and proven
ability to learn new applications quickly
> Organizational and Problem-solving Skills provide the ability to multi-
task and follow through with many diversified projects at once
> Proven ability in cost reduction with my Internet research skills and
a multi-faceted approach to reducing or eliminating waste with focused
attention to the bottom line
> Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline
processes and increase efficiency and productivity
Skill Proficiencies
. Organizational Improvement * Process Improvement * Leadership
Skills * Invoice Reconciliation * Monthly Reporting * Multi-
tasking * Leadership
EDUCATION
University of Texas, Arlington
Multiple classes and seminars provided through employment, including
Priority and Time Management and Ethics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leonetti's Frozen Foods Philadelphia, PA 19143
April 2013 - present
Executive Assistant / SQF Practitioner
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President: all written and email
correspondence; travel plans and itineraries, meeting coordination,
calendar monitoring, Gatekeeper in regards to phone calls and visitors, GMP
Training; handled and coordinated all Shipping and Receiving (incl. getting
rate quotes for Shipping, dealing with shortages and damages in Receiving);
conducted all Purchasing for the offices, Production, and Packaging;
coordinated cleaning schedules throughout the plant; handled web orders and
the shipment thereof (FedEx); dealt with contractors in regards to building
repair and maintenance; worked with Plant Manager to help ensure smooth
operation on a daily basis; dealt with personnel issues as they arose
SQF Practitioner: ensured Food Safety Fundamentals are in place at all
times; handled all training in regards to HAACP; ensured all USDA and FDA
paperwork was precise and timely; conducted internal audits; validated all
HAACP paperwork and retrained employees is necessary; conducted external
audits of vendors and suppliers; ensured Facilities and Building
maintenance was completed per schedule and per SQF Protocol; Sanitation and
Listeria testing - established new protocols and SOPs
Western & Southern Financial Group Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 June
2009 (May 2012 - April 2013)
Sales Manager
Primary responsibility is to motivate, educate, and inspire the best in
each Sales Representative. Leading a team of 7 to Leaders Sales Meeting
and to individual awards, including Medallion Club. Led the Division 4
times in the last nine months, earning monetary awards and peer
recognition. Attended two LUTCF classes in my professional development and
handled all training with my staff, including helping newcomers get their
initial licensing
District Supervisor
June 2009 - May 2012
Primary responsibility was to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in dealing
with Securities and life insurance policies and products. Completely
responsible for the Clerical staff, including scheduling, vacations, and
training. Responsible for programs training of new sales representatives
including various proprietary software and Commonwealth-specific
procedures. Create and maintain various spreadsheets detailing growth and
trends. Acted as Secretary tin meetings to include taking minutes. Acted as
Human Resource liaison with Home Office. Ensured the accuracy of the cash
book and helped with Customer Service. I also led the way to helping
ensure a positive work environment and a positive experience for our
clients
Valpak of Philadelphia Springfield, PA 19064
2009
Customer Service Leader
Entered and maintained contracts as provided by account managers. Provided
sales support by way of maintaining communication with the printing plant,
answering questions concerning individual contracts. and performing follow-
up to ensure all advertisements were to clients' specifications. Printed /
created various reports for the Sales Manager and Business Owner. Acted as
the Owner's Administrative Assistant, including calendar management and
travel arrangements. Performed various duties as were necessary for
efficiency and profitability.
Allan A. Myers Worcester, PA 19490
2007 - 2009
Project Administrator
Used Proprietary programs to streamline the process of saving data and
information, including Submittals, Transmittals, and Meeting Minutes.
Created a system for coordinating various programs (TrueLine, Excel,
Access) to cull data for Monthly Budget Reports. Reconciled invoices and
researched the vendors for cost savings, often resulting in an 8% to 10%
savings per project. Created and wrote official Letters to Owners using
Word and Acrobat. Utilized Lotus Notes to help keep the Project Manager
and the Project Team on time. Created Adobe Acrobat and Reader documents
for the secure storage of information.
Cott Beverages Concordville, PA
2003 - 2007
Plant Administrator
Completed ad hoc assignments and analyses for the Management and
Supervisors, focusing on productivity levels using my problem - solving
skills. Maintained and created all written communications for the Plant,
both internally and externally. Served as Executive Administrator under
the Plant Manager: handled travel plans, scheduling of visitors, and phone
calls. Maintained the accuracy of the productions yields for reporting to
the FDA and the USDA. Used Microsoft Publisher to create the plant
Newsletter that included item writing and interviews. Created PowerPoint
shows for VIP visitors. Worked with Plant Accountant in ensuring invoices
were paid per Sarbannes-Oxley and in a timely manner, which created cost
reductions for the Shipping Department. I also greeted all visitors and
helped ensure their safety while in the Plant.
Recognition: Awarded Employee of the year 3 times; earned "in-house"
awards at every job; earned my Six Sigma Black Belt while at Cott Beverages