LAUREEN VERNON
Davenport, IA, ***** 563-***-**** *.******@*****.***
Customer Service
18+ years’ experience in customer service.
Excellent interpersonal Skills
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate with the public and Team
Ability to operate office equipment
Computer skills, including Microsoft products, Internet, and emails
Ability to learn and follow procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Midland Global Media Solutions, Davenport, IA January 2012–Present
International Logistics Clerk
Perform quality checks on books and test by verifying 4 product expectations on the first book in the series and 3 on succeeding books
Secure product in proper packaging and ship product both nationally and internationally using Agile, FedEx, DHL, AES, and UPS
Manage shipping information in company database using Excel and Doorstep with no discrepancies
Completed in house OSHA safety training to ensure high rate of customer satisfaction
Learn packaging preferences for 1000 companies
Hy-Vee, Davenport, IA January 1998–January 2012
Bakery Clerk
Assisted 40-50 customers per day by answering questions and obtaining their desired product
Responded to on-call work requests during coworkers’ absences
Ensured product shelves were full and appealing to customers
Iced and decorated holiday donuts, backed cinnamon rolls and Danish pastries
Answered phone calls in a polite and efficient manner with no customer complaints
Communicated with 20-30 individuals and companies, such as John Deere and Genesis, daily regarding special orders
Delivered special-order products to customers
Memorized the packaging and shipping needs for 100 companies
Run the Register
Women’s Edition Magazine, Bettendorf, IA April 1999
Freelance Author
Commissioned to author article
Longaberger Basket Company’s history and how it functions today with minimal rewrites
Commended for professionalism, positive attitude, and demeanor
Researched company for accuracy by interviewing their Bettendorf sales women
Published in magazine distributed throughout the Midwest
Marycrest International University, Davenport, IA Jan. 1998–May 1999
University Relations Office Intern
Wrote press release for special events as needed using Microsoft Office Word
Answered phone calls in a polite and efficient manner with no complaints
Assisted approximately 10 visitors per day, including students, alumni, and parents by directing them to the appropriate office needed and introducing them to the individual they needed to speak to
EDUCATION
Marycrest International University
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphics/Multimedia (BA) May 1999
Scott Community College December 1996
Bachelors of Science in Marketing (BS)
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Photoshop.