Linda Jo Smith
Colorado Springs, CO. 80918
Professional Strengths:
Excellent customer service skills and years of sales experience. Detail oriented, well organized and like to keep a clean work environment. Self motivated with the ability to prioritize a workload to maximize efficiency. Software literate in, but not limited to, Windows, Chrome, iOS, Microsoft, Word and Excel. I work well independently or as a team player. Excellent social skills, communicate well both verbally and in writing. Often I will go above and beyond my regular job duties in order to satisfy a customer’s needs. Problem solver, strong work ethics, enjoy being a mentor. Mindful of business priorities, expenses and safety.
Employment Status: Unemployed
Professional Experience:
Customer Service (Retail)
Walmart: Dec. 2021 - Oct. 2023 Falcon, CO.
● Sales assistance
● Cashier
● Process Hunting & Fishing Licenses
● Online Shopper
● Mix Paint
● Delicatessen
Business Co-Owner & Operator
Smith & Smith Property Services: 2016 - 2021 Falcon, CO.
● Remodeling
● Additions
● Decking
● Painting / Drywall
● Tile Installation
Commission Sales & Services
American Furniture Warehouse: April 2015 - Oct. 2015 Colorado Springs, CO.
● Assist potential buyers by escorting to furniture display options and assorted color and style options.
● Set up deliveries, pick up dates and times
● Order follow up
● Measure for size and fit in customer’s home
Commission Sales & Services (Roofing / Insulation / Gutters) Metro Construction: Feb. 2013 - April 2015 Denver, CO.
● Self-generated leads and internal leads when provided
● Perform Roof and Attic Inspections
● Assist in insurance claims, financing and contract agreements
● Order materials, schedule installs
● Manage entire project from beginning to end
Bar & Restaurant Services
Compass Group / Eurest CO. : Aug 2012 - Oct. 2012 Colorado Springs, CO Latigo Equestrian Center (Longbranch Bar & Restaurant): Feb 2011 - Sept. 2013 Elbert, CO.
● Food Prep, Cashier, Set up salad bar, Drive Delivery Van (Eurest CO)
● Waitress, Cashier, Bartend, Catering, Baking (Latigo) Retail Sales & Commissions
Lowes: Feb. 2001 - Dec. 2010 Colorado Springs, CO.
● Worked in following Departments: Tools, Kitchen Cabinets, Flooring
● Inventory participation, downstock, cut tile, Utilize Hydraulic Lift Equipment
● Assist all walk-in customers
● Sell installations, upsell customers to “Special Orders”
● Follow up with orders, installs, shipping, pricing inquiries, and
● Keep customer of order ETA’s
● Build all sold orders and stage
● Cut and wrap carpet and padding
● Cut tile with wet saw for customers
Education:
High School Graduate 1981
Wellington High School, Wellington KS.
Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO. Undergraduate specializing in Environmental Science, 1990 -1993 Special Interests:
Drawing, Tiling, Baking, Dogs, Horseback Riding, Music, Gardening