Sales Associate, Quality Assurance, Peer Editor

Katie Wehr

*** * **** ** *********, WI, ***** 414-***-**** admks7@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Detail-oriented Forensic Science major currently attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Aiming to leverage proven creative thinking and research skills to successfully fill the laboratory assistant role at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI

Biological Anthropology (Graduated May 2020)

Secondary Focus: Certificate for Death Investigation

Relevant Coursework: Anatomy, Human Skeleton, Forensic Anthropology

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI

Biological Anthropology (Master’s degree expected 2023)

Primary Focus: Forensic Anthropology and Osteology

Professional Experience

WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK, SCI CORPORATION

Burial Desk Coordinator, Aug 2020-April 2021

Arrange funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures

Handle contracts, legal documents, and collection of payments in accordance with company policies

Ensure adherence to all professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules applicable to the provision of funeral services

Arrange for the interment or cremation of human remains

Confirm authorization to proceed with the service arrangements

WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK, SCI CORPORATION

Receptionist/Administration Assistant, Dec 2019- July 2020

Greets guests and visitors, answers routine questions associated with services, products, location directions, etc.

Receives deceased belongings from family and follows chain of custody procedures

Maintains organized and current electronic and paper files and records, such as deeds and trust files

Answers, screens, and routes incoming calls to appropriate staff members

FAVA TEA COMPANY, BROOKFIELD, WI

Primary Sales Associate, Nov 2016 – Present

Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.

Perform quality assurance to ensure product follows FDA guidelines.

Provide answers to customers' questions about merchandise and advise on merchandise selection.

Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

WEST ALLIS – WEST MILWAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WEST ALLIS, WI

After School Activity Leader, Sep 2014 – Sep 2017

Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.

Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.

Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.

RAGSTOCK, MILWAUKEE, WI

Sales Associate, Jun 2014 – Oct 2016

Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.

Assess and ensure inventory availability and presentation.

USA FAMILY THRIFT, GREENFIELD, WI

Sales Associate, Jun 2012 – Jun 2014

Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.

Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.

Organize inventory based on customer demand.

Additional Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic Microscopy

Basic Medical Knowledge (Anatomy, Illnesses, Pathology)

Artifact cataloging

Creating writing, script writing

Services and Extra Curriculars

Russian Club-University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee- Officer 2014-2017

Anthropology Student Union-University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee

Peer Editor in Field Notes Magazine

References

References available upon request

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