ALLISON KENNEDY
Peoria, AZ *****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Relocated from Chicago, IL to Phoenix, AZ seeking a job opportunity to highlight my management skills and experience.
EDUCATION
2004
to
2005 Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
Studied general education classes
2000
to
2004 Victor J Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL
Graduated with a High School Diploma
• Achieved many personal goals swimming on Andrew swim team.
• Played on Andrew's varsity water polo team
• Was a certified Life Guard for school
• Taught swim lessons after school for a year
• Was certified in CPR and Oxygen administration
WORK HISTORY
2004
to
2012 Front Office Manager
Menards
Bridgeview, IL
Started at Menards in Tinley Park, IL as a cashier. I was promoted to a supervisor after one year. The past four years of my career at Menards, I was in a management position. First an assisstant manager for two years. Then promoted to the Bridgeview store as the Front Office Manager in 2010.
• Money handling. Cash registers, service desk, ordering money, balances, and bank deposits
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Cleaning, ordering, setting up, and troubleshooting all computer equipment
• All aspects of security, including Gate Guards and Loss Prevention
• Managing 40+ employees, including scheduling
• Guest Service
• Renting out equipment, including pick- up trucks
• Ordering any needed supplies throughout the store
• Keeping all records and reports up to date
2002
to
2004
Salina's Pasta Pizza and Catering
Tinley Park, IL
• Cashiering
• Answering phones and taking orders
• Prepared food
• Catering, both taking orders and preparing the food
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
Having to maintain and troubleshoot computer equipment has helped me understand navigating different programs. While Menards has its own programs, it is very similar to others.
• Understand and have used Microsoft Word
• Familiar with Microsoft Power Point
• Have opened PCs to reset or replace the hard drive as well as a shell swap
OTHER SKILLS
Management has helped me achieve many important skills. I've quickly obtained a vast amount of information and put it into good use all throughout my career.
• Very organized and neat
• Exceptional Guest Service
• Efficient
• Always strives for best results
• Not afraid to takes risks and challenge the status quo
• Excellent time management skills
• Very respectful and courteous of others
• Professional attitude
• Can adapt in any environment
• Self-Motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to prioritize tasks
REFERENCES
Michael Meske – General Manager Bridgeview Menards- 708-***-****
John Hempel – General Manager Tinley Park Menards- 708-***-****
Susie Loiacono- Front Office Manager Matteson Menards- 708-***-****
Stephanie Pope- Friend- 630-***-****
Jillian Baracree- Sister- 708-***-****