Craig Kukulski
Joliet, Illinois 60432
Home Phone: 815-***-****
Mobile Phone: 815-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Political Science
Minor: History
EXPERIENCE:
Best Buy, Joliet, Illinois.2007-Present
Store Manager
Sell merchandise to customers looking to purchase new items for their home or business. Expected to have expert knowledge of all the merchandise and services that the store has to offer. Expected to have expert knowledge of all store policies and regulations. Responsible for multiple employees on a daily basis. Responsible for everything from opening the store to closing the store. Write daily sales reports at the beginning and at the end of each day. Responsible for the store meeting our target sales quota each day. Handle customer-related and employee problems in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for creating work schedules on a weekly basis for the employees. When necessary work the sales floor assisting customers with their purchases.
Rent A Center, Joliet, Illinois.2005-2007
Account Executive
Responsible for all aspects of a customer’s account. Solicit new business either by the telephone or in the store and also via the internet to grow my book of business. Obtain the customers information and set up a payment schedule for their merchandise. Handle all customer related questions for the client. If they have a problem with their merchandise resolve the problem by taking all the necessary steps to resolve the issue in a timely and efficient manner. Collect money every week from the client for their merchandise and if necessary repossess any back due accounts. Expected to meet my sales quota at the end of every month.
Illinois Department of Transportation, Deerfield, Illinois.2000-2005
Inspector
Examined contracts to ensure the contracted company was in compliance with the terms of the contract. Assessed the progress of the project to validate contract specifications were being met and made sure the contracted company was using the materials specified in the contract with the state. Inspected the contracted employees to ensure that they were working and making good use of their time while working on the state project. Ensured that the contracted company was paying their employees overtime and made sure they did not violate any government labor laws.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Deerfield, Illinois.1996-2000
Data Entry/Bill Collector
Responsible for accurately posting payments for processing and accounting in the computer database. Balanced account daily and generated daily reports using excel regarding student accounts. Answered student questions about their accounts by researching data in an efficient and timely manner. Handled defaulted accounts and took steps to recover the money owed to the state. Take steps to setup payment plans for the student in order to get their accounts out of default status.
Campaign Political Fundraiser, Illinois.1996-Present
Canvassed an area to gather support for the candidate and their campaign during an election. Compiled campaign literature for direct mailing to local residents. Contacted area voters in person or over the phone to gain their support for the candidate. Contacted campaign contributors via the telephone or the internet to gather financial support for the candidate. Held face to face fundraisers for local candidates in my county for the local candidate and or political party. Responsible for directing the volunteers and making sure they were making effective use of their time for getting out the vote for the candidate or party.
United States Census Bureau, Illinois.2000-2010
Census Taker
Conducted interviews with residents at their home to gain information for my report. Expected to operate independently in a local area in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible that all the information gathered was correct and properly filled out by the respondents for my report.
AFFILIATIONS:
Associated Students of Political Science
Associated Students of History