Experience

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  Globe Life

  • McKinney, TX

  • Add-On Agent, Sales

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • McKinney, TX

    Licensed Life Insurance agent: Strong written and verbal communication skills · Able to prioritize and complete workload on time · Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills · Takes accountability for work done · Recognized as a problem solver with strong attention to detail · Performs a...

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  Pennell Forklift Service, Inc.

  • Creve Coeur, Illinois

  • Executive Administrative Assistant, Assistant Service Manager, Dispatcher

    • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
    • Creve Coeur, Illinois

    Office Coordinator: Responsible for opening and closing, Customer service, Service write ups, Receiving and tracking parts, Service dispatch, Office processes, Answering calls for Sales/Rental/Parts/Service · Works well in high-pressure environment.Salary: Hourly = $19.00 per hour / 43-46 hrs per...

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  Fort's Toyota

  • Pekin, IL

  • Product Specialist, Sales

    • Mar 2016 - Nov 2018
    • Pekin, IL

    Establish and maintain customer relationships through expert communication and customer service· In charge of used car lot (responsible for building, opening and closing, inventory, being reliable and prompt, able to work independently) · Demonstrate products, technology, and services · Create cu...

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  • Peoria, Illinois

  • Marketing, Caterpillar Precision Seals

    • Nov 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Peoria, Illinois

    Establish B2B marketing strategy and strategy implementation · Create Customer/Competitor/Market Research-product comparison reports · Create auto calculating spreadsheets · Consolidate and maintain master product list (product specs, class, production location, updates) · Identify appropriate tr...

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  Schneider National

  • St. Louis OC, Edwardsville, Illinois

  • OTR Operator

    • Feb 2014 - Sep 2014
    • St. Louis OC, Edwardsville, Illinois

    Supervisor: Joshua DeSha - Driver Business LeaderSalary: Hourly = $7.00 per hour

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  Enercon Engineering - Your Power Partner

  • East Peoria, IL / Barnesville, GA / Tolleson, A...

  • Marketing Manager

    • Aug 2008 - Apr 2013
    • East Peoria, IL / Barnesville, GA / Tolleson, A...

    Managing Marketing Department and working directly with VP of Sales and CEO regarding Electronic/Online Marketing, Marketing Development, Market Research, Department Budgeting, Corporate Identity, Company Website, Search Engine Optimization, Media Liaison, Writing Editorials, and Creating Flow Ch...

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  Times Newspapers Peoria, Illinois Area

  • Peoria, IL

  • Art Director, Graphic Designer, IT

    • Nov 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Peoria, IL

    Art Director for 5 local newspapers · Manage Creative Department · Assist in managing sales personnel · Responsible for ad scheduling and meeting multiple overlapping deadlines, layout design and quality, and workflow through department.Supervisor: Linda Brown - Sales ManagerSalary: Salaried = $1...

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  NORWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.

  • East Peoria, IL / Red Wing, MN

  • Darkroom Supervisor, Production Artist, Order Coordinator

    • Nov 1996 - Oct 2006
    • East Peoria, IL / Red Wing, MN

    Darkroom Supervisor: Supervising and training personnel.Marketing Department Photographer:Performing photo shoots · Photo manipulation for publication.Prosses Coordinator:Updating/Creating new templates · Answering art questions · Testing new procedures.Order Coordinator: Organizing and prioritiz...

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  Hult Fritz Matuszak Associates

  • Peoria, IL

  • Assistant Artist

    • Jun 1995 - Sep 1996
    • Peoria, IL

    · Created Art Elements · Produced Layouts · Scan High and Low-resolution Images · Set-up Photo Shoots · Print Ads, Brochures, and Flyers · Prepared documents for final output · Mock-up Package Design · Prepare Presentations · Produce TV Commercials · Networking · Electronic File ManagementSalary:...

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  Washington Courier

  • Washington, IL

  • Assistant Photographer

    • 1987 - 1988
    • Washington, IL

    Being prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure that photo shoots run smoothly, preparing sets, checking all equipment, setting up lighting and accessories, recruiting models, developing film, and making prints · Maintaining a safe work environment.Supervisor: Jeff McSweeney - Photographer