Craig Forrestal
Darien, IL *0561
Phone: 815-***-****
E-mail: *****.*********@*****.***
Objective: Seeking a challenging career with a dynamic organization where I can utilize my communication, negotiation, organization and creative thinking skills.
Brookhaven Marketplace Burr Ridge, IL
Merchandising Stock Associate May 2011- August 2011
• Ability to maintain clean and safe working environment
• Ability to ensure quality control inspection measures
• Able to sort, organize and store all merchandise
Levy Security Corporation Chicago, IL
Office Assistant December 2006- June 2009
• Manage the annual corporate golf outing for over 140 clients
• Integral for the maintenance of all employee files
• Completed annual employee file audit which insured state compliance to maintain operating license
• Performed such administrative duties as front line screening of applicants, processing background audits, client interaction and data input of training for state compliance
• Inventoried IT storage room and implemented bar code scanning for internal control
• Rebuilt computers for deployment to local branches
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Crystal Lake, IL
Shipping/ Receiving Assistant May 2006-July 2007
• Receive, verify and document all shipments for accuracy and completeness
• Process purchase orders and daily receipts to fulfill customer orders
• Notify department of on-hand inventory
• Assist customers with merchandise transactions in Spanish or English
Strengths
• Public speaking
• Self-motivated
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Meeting deadlines
• Fluent in Spanish
Education
North Central College, Bachelor of Arts, 2011
Major: Organizational Communication
Awards
Illinois College Press Association
North Central College; The Chronicle; Monthly Publication: 2nd place, Sports Feature 2011