Karen Bowers
Team Leader, Safety Quality Control or a job that you see fit
New Bern, NC 28560
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I'm a nature born leader and love to succeed at whatever job that I am working at. I get along with anyone alone as they are not violent. I'm reliable, responsible, honest, follows all rules and believe in safety t make sure everyone makes it home at the end of the day by making sure the job is done right the First time but no cutting corner or doing it wrong. Cost more time, energy and money for every one and I don't like waste anything. I have spend a lot of time on my feet because I have to stay busy and love to mutli task( quite good at it also) but always double and triple check things. I take constructed criticism and have no problem with authority. I'm all about the Customers and making happy and don't mind getting dirty, working hard r 7 days a week. I want to thank you for time if you read this and hope to hear from you soon. Have a blessed day.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Entrepreneur, Self employed, Homemker
N/A
May 2013 to Present
I took some time off with my kids (4). I have started on a book that's about my life and some people that have crossed paths with me. I'm also just sent in an invention I came up with( not sure yet if it will make it but don't km w unless I try), I will try just about anything and always got my eye on the prize but never take my eyes off anything that going to help learn more and there is always room for improvement. I am a nature born leader and looking for great opportunities to help any company that's wants to be the best at what they do. That follows safety and believes in the people they have working for them so the gets done right the first time, by being responsible for you and others, take accountability for your actions, always following all rules, honesty, dependable and someone that another person can look up to or come to because you might have the answer but never giving up on what's right. I'm a hard worker and love nature and how it works along with learning new things. Volunteer with Ladies Aux.
Tri-Community Fire Department - New Bern, NC
February 1999 to September 2003
I was Vice-president for 1 year and President for 2 years. I do over saw the monthly meetings, we had several BBQ dinners sales, Mothers Day plant sale, we were called to fire and accident calls if it was bad were we would take snacks/drink/water/coffee/food if they had been out on call more than 2 hours, had to paperwork, Also had to take EVOC classes to become certified to drive fire vehicles, had to do OSHA training with firefighters so we would be aware of the laws, my ex husband was in department for 30 some years and I learned a lot of things going to classes and conventions, got certificate for EVOC and a part of OSHA training.
Administrative Assistant
Carolina Technical Plastics - New Bern, NC
March 1998 to November 1999
In charge of the mail and writing checks for the bills. Had to keep up with all the documents and records for the daily activities of the front and back. Had to document and do daily testing for the plastic molds
(doors) for washers and dryers that were at BOSCH. I did daily safety checks on the machines, fork lifts, incoming/outgoing material sheets, had 3 to 5 deliveries daily, reported to Administration daily, bank deposit, corresponding with several vendors, Customer Service training, Multitasking, and I enjoyed this job and I looked forward to going to work the people in the company. Catering Coordinator
Berne Restaurant ( now closed) - New Bern, NC
February 1995 to January 1998
Worked as a Server, Buffet staff, Hostess and then to Catering. I liked the more fast paced atmosphere of the later r because I like to stay busy and multi task. I am a people person and get along with most people. Education
High school diploma in Earth Science
New Bern and Craven Comm. Coll - New Bern, NC
March 1999 to June 2001
High school diploma
Skills
• Serving Experience (10+ years)
• Administrative Experience (6 years)
• Writing Skills (1 year)
• Fundraising (4 years)
• Bartending (1 year)
• Host/Hostess (6 years)
• Microsoft Word and Excel, Windows 11 and Pro
• Quality Control
• Event Planning
Awards
Fairshare Representative
December 2002
Employee of the Year
Certifications and Licenses
VP ansd President LA, EVOC, OSHA
May 2003 to July 2004
Had to drive ambulance and fire truck, CPR certified, also some OSHA rules and testing.