Rikki Cook
480-***-**** • ********@*****.*** • Vancouver, WA 98682
Hardworking and motivated individual with 8+ years' experience in multiple fast-paced office environments. Proven organizational skills and thorough knowledge of corporate policies and procedures with well-developed administrative skills in written and verbal communication, bookkeeping and scheduling. Adept at managing multiple projects professionally and efficiently with a keen attention to detail.
Summary
Skills • Customer service
• Payment processing
• Oral and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Clerical Skills
• Multi-Line Telephone Systems
• Recordkeeping and Bookkeeping
• Cash Deposit Preparation
• Inventory Assessment
• Data Entry and 10-Key
• Billing and Invoicing
• Cash Deposit Preparation
• Scheduling and Calendar Management
01/2018 - Current
Freelance Pet Groomer, Self Employed, Vancouver, WA 11/2008 - 12/2012
Pet Groomer, Baseline Animal Clinic, Mesa, AZ
10/2005 - 10/2008
Assistant Office Manager, Paws Veterinary Clinic And Grooming Spa, Mesa, AZ Experience
Created and established the first grooming operation for dogs and cats within Baseline Animal Clinic.
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Consulted with owners and made recommendations on individual grooming needs of pets of all different breeds and sizes.
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Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
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Facilitated professional relationships with clients, promoting and encouraging repeat business.
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Collected and recorded animal weight, medical records and allergies to prepare for grooming services.
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• Promoted grooming services, packages and products to customers to increase store sales. Bathed and styled pet's fur, inspecting animals for external signs of parasites, disease or injury.
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• Handled pets with gentle demeanor to help animals feel calm and secure. Assisted with front office duties such as booking grooming appointments, follow-up phone calls to remind customers of upcoming appointments and confirmation calls.
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Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
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Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and managed office inventory by placing new suply orders.
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06/2005 - 09/2005
Installation and Permitting, Arizona Propane, Scottsdale, AZ 04/2004 - 06/2005
Accounting Clerk, Aall Insurance Group, Tempe, AZ
02/2003 - 03/2004
Receptionist, Gold's Horseradish, Hempstead, NY
01/2002 - 01/2003
Dat Entry, Service West Delivery, Tempe, AZ
• Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
• Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests. Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
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• Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
• Managed permits for all gas line installations for new developments and older homes. Received and submitted payments, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
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• Provided service calls for routed drivers efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Communicated with construction contractors to relay important information.
• Handled both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices for 10 locations.
• Prepared customer policies and endorsements with over 30 different insurance companies.
• Verified customer transactions through OneNet as well as other Insurance carriers.
• Processed monthly unallocated payments, uploaded payments and sorted mail.
• Assisted over 40 employees with customer payment and policies issues.
• Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
• Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
• Processed orders and payments; updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
• Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
• Answered phone calls and input client orders into spreadsheets.
• Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.
• Proofread and edited documents to correct errors.
• Dispatched drivers for pick-ups and deliveries
References Available Upon Request