Allison Ackermann
Snellville, GA 30078
Cell: 937-***-****
E-Mail: *******.*.*********@*****.***
Career Overview
Several years of customer service experience in both retail and professional settings have given me a wide technological skill set. My proficiencies include database entry, familiarity with the Microsoft suite of productivity software, copy machine and printer repair, statistical software, and shipping. After graduating with an M.A. from the University of Georgia in 2012, I am ready to be engaged in a new, challenging setting.
Skill Highlights
Copy-editing and proofreading
High computer proficiency
Report development
Microsoft Office Suite
Filing and data archiving
Inventory management
Database entry
Windows XP, Vista, & 7
Transactions
Multi-line phone systems
Shipping and mail
Customer service
Strong research skills
Administrative support
Schedule management
Spreadsheet development
Executive presentation development
Email communication
Copy, print, fax, photo, edit, and scan experience
Web orders
Strong organizational skills
Core Accomplishments
Administrative:
Provided support to the Marketing Group to ensure prompt communication with potential students about degree programs.
Student employment at a local college, 2006-2009.
Customer Service:
Employee of the Month; 2004, 2005, 2009.
History of frequent advancement.
Received the opportunity for training in multiple departments in different settings.
Education:
Research grant at the University of Georgia, 2011.
Historical society internship, 2007.
Maintained standing on Dean's List and Honor Roll throughout high school, college, and graduate school.
Professional Experience
January 2009 to August 2010
Staples, Inc. Moraine, OH
Copy & Print Center Associate
Responsible for designing and fulfilling custom orders for customers, non-profit organizations, and small businesses while providing customer service, equipment maintenance, shipping services, and phone/inventory support. Employee of the Month, 2009.
May 2007 to August 2007
Montgomery County Historical Society Dayton, OH
Internship
Engaged in the preservation of special collections by inventorying, archiving, and cataloging items related to the city's history.
November 2006 to January 2009
Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
Information Management Assistant
Provided support to the Marketing Group in Admissions by corresponding with prospective students, maintaining an inventory of materials, shipping and delivering supplies, and performing database entry.
April 2003 to August 2005
CiCi's Pizza Moraine, OH
Front of House Associate
Performed Front-of-House duties such as answering phones, operating a cash register, greeting customers, stocking the salad bar, maintaining a high level of cleanliness, managing food inventory, and preparing orders for the following day. Employee of the Month, 2004 and 2005.
Education
2012 University of Georgia Athens, GA
M.A. Political Science
2011 Research Grant
2010 University of Dayton Dayton, OH
B.A. Political Science, History
Graduated with Honors, Dean's List