Professional Resume

Who Am I?
A self-motivated, effective problem solver who enjoys achieving goals and accomplishing objectives: Career history of consistant advancement based on achievements and motivational tactics. A reputation for taking technical, complex projects from inception to completion. An ability to streamline procedures that improve productivity and control costs through expertise in:

Team Building & Leadership
Troubleshooting
Production Planning & Scheduling
Strategic Planning/Implementation
Organization & Time Management
Budgeting & Finance

Professional Experience
LEAH'S SWEET TREATS
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
03.12 - 11.12
Position: Cake Artist
Immediate Supervisor: Leah Cichocki

STARBUCKS COFFEE CO.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS
10.07 - 01.11
Position: Part-time Barista
Immediate Supervisor: Jolynn Nelson

TEXAS CUSTOM COMMERCIAL FLOORS, LLC.
MANSFIELD, TEXAS
07.04 - 02.07
Position: Office Manager
Immediate Supervisors: Ronny Grubbs & Mark Ponder

FLOORING ASSOCIATES, INC.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
03.01 - 09.03
Position: Assistant to Vice President & Office Manager, Special Projects
Immediate Supervisors: Kathryn Martin & Pamela McClendon

Abilities & Responsibilities
Create Policies & Procedures Handbook, Safety Program, and OSHA Guidelines Handbook for general company use Design, build, & maintain company website

Complete and track monthly A.I.A. pay applications for multiple salespeople

Place & track material orders

Schedule installations

Track labor invoicing

Create & approve submittals (Project Data, Installation Procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets,

Maintenance & Operation Instructions, Warranties, and Environmental Information), including applicable samples

Design & duplicate multiple presentation binders for the use of acquiring new business, including product & company information

Audit current & completed projects

Obtain insurance certificates

Create & maintain files

Complete bid/estimating process by obtaining plans/specs, completing take-offs, build proposals per specifications, obtain pricing

Train new employees in all aspects of company policies & procedures

Process contract documents


Continued Education & Training
University of Phoenix
8 months completed in 2003-2004                                     GPA: 4.0

Construction Education Foundation of North Texas
Course: Introduction to Construction                                  Final Grade: A
Completed December 2003
Topics included: Industry Organization & Hiearchy; Contractor Organization; Sub-contractors; Contract Documents; Insurance & Bonds; Labor; Elements of Estate; Job Site Organization; and Safety.

Computer Skills
Daily use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0. Previous use of Pro%Cent and Pro%Cent Accounting; also occasional use of Kodak Imaging, Photo Story 3, and Web Easy Professional 5.

Special Skills
I am a quick and eager professional with a proven ability to handle multi-tasked assignments requiring minimal or no supervision. I always portray a positive first impression and welcome image of the company.