Renee Metschke
Hardy
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual who is passionate about learning new skills. I am a very fast learner and incredibly adaptable to most, if not all, situations. I have a high attention to detail. I work extremely well with others and always maintain a positive attitude. I am looking to branch out from my previous work experience into something new and exciting. I am a go getter and very reliable employee.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
Hardy
10.2016 - Current
- Delivered mail and packages to rural residences efficiently.
- Sorted incoming mail based on delivery routes daily.
- Operated postal vehicle safely and maintained its condition.
- Regularly going to other post offices and delivering routes in areas I have never been with complete success and in a timely matter equivalent to the carriers who have been trained on those routes.
- Managed time effectively to complete deliveries within scheduled hours.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures related to delivering mail.
- Performed other duties such as sorting mail, stocking shelves, maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Verified accuracy of addresses before delivering mail or parcels.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail.
- Identified hazardous materials that may pose risk to public safety.
Newspaper Carrier
Arkansas Democrat Gazzett
Fayetteville
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Delivered newspapers daily to homes and businesses across designated routes.
- Managed route schedules to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery issues or schedule changes.
- Maintained accurate inventory of newspapers and supplies for efficient operations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints professionally to maintain positive relationships.
- Exercised time management skills to deliver newspapers within pre-established timeframe.
- Maintained records pertaining to driving expenses, mileage, gasoline, oil and tire changes.
Store Associate
PetSmart
McHenry
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent service.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
Stocker
Toys"R"Us
Vernon Hills
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided excellent service.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Stocked shelves with toys, ensuring proper placement and visibility.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance store layout and presentation.
- Unloaded deliveries and sorted items for efficient storage.
- Conducted routine clean-up of sales floor and stockroom areas.
- Operated equipment for moving heavy merchandise safely and efficiently.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
Dance Instructor
Wishing Star Theatre
Libertyville
08.2005 - 02.2009
- Designed engaging dance curricula for diverse age groups at community theatre.
- Instructed students in various dance styles, enhancing their technical skills and creativity.
- Coordinated performances, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication among participants.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Libertyville High School
Libertyville, Illinois05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Natural Areas Management
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Scheduling flexibility
- Dependability
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork skills
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking capacity
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
10.2016 - Current
Newspaper Carrier
Arkansas Democrat Gazzett
04.2012 - 04.2017
Store Associate
PetSmart
02.2011 - 03.2012
Stocker
Toys"R"Us
03.2009 - 02.2011
Dance Instructor
Wishing Star Theatre
08.2005 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Libertyville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Natural Areas Management
College of Lake County